Historical Events tagged with "raqa"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Blair Peach Fatally Injured at Protest

April 23rd, 1979 45 years ago

Blair Peach, a British activist, was severely injured during an Anti-Nazi League demonstration against a National Front meeting in Southall, London. The protest aimed to oppose the growing influence of the National Front, a far-right political party known for its racist ideologies. During the demonstration, Peach was knocked unconscious, leading to critical injuries that eventually proved fatal. The incident highlighted tensions surrounding race and political activism in Britain at the time.

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