31 Days Of Black British History Day Five: Claudia Jones - Mother of the Notting Hill Carnival

The video celebrates Claudia Jones, a pivotal figure who brought Caribbean culture to London. Born in Trinidad in 1915, her activism led to deportation from the US to the UK in 1955. In London, she founded the West Indian Gazette in 1958, Britain's first major black newspaper. Her legacy includes organizing the first indoor Caribbean Carnival in 1959, which evolved into the Notting Hill Carnival. Claudia's work demonstrated that joy and cultural celebration can unite communities and challenge prejudice, leaving a lasting impact on British culture.

Where was Claudia Jones born?

• Trinidad

• Barbados

• Jamaica

• Bahamas

What was the name of the newspaper Claudia Jones founded in 1958?

• The Caribbean Times

• The Black Herald

• The West Indian Gazette

• The London Chronicle

In what year did Claudia Jones organize the first indoor Caribbean Carnival?

• 1960

• 1959

• 1958

• 1955

What event did Claudia Jones help organize in response to racial tensions?

• A political rally

• An indoor Caribbean Carnival

• A cultural exhibition

• A peace march

What is the significance of the Notting Hill Carnival today?

• It is a commercial event.

• It is a political protest.

• It is a testament to Claudia's vision of unity through culture.

• It is a small local festival.