Parminder Vir Archive

Parminder Vir OBE GLC Archives

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This platform is designed to support students, educators, researchers, artists, and organisers working to understand and extend the legacy of the GLC's race equality and support for Black and Ethnic Minority artists from 1981-1986. It also includes material from her earlier work with the Minority Arts Advisory Service (MAAS) Midlands and the Commonwealth Institute from 1979 to 1982.

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Explore everything from anti-racism campaigns to black theatre, training schemes, and media policy.

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See how individuals and groups shaped the GLC’s anti-racist and cultural work.

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This is a working archive. More documents, themes, and voices will continue to be added. If you have material to contribute or memories to share, we welcome your participation.