African Americans in Britain during the Second World War

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A school photo of James Masters at around seven years old.

Around 2,000 mixed-race people were born from African American GIs stationed in Britain during the Second World War. Discover the story of James Masters, one of these GI babies.

Join us for this free talk to discover the story of around 2,000 mixed-race people who were born from Black GIs stationed in Britain during the Second World War. They increased the Black population by around 10%, but they also suffered hardship as a result.

Hear about the story of James Masters, one of these GI babies, and delve into the experiences of the African Americans who helped the fight against fascism.

11am – 11.30am

Sun 5 Oct 2025

FREE

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11am – 11.30am

Sun 12 Oct 2025

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11am – 11.30am

Sun 19 Oct 2025

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11am – 11.30am

Sun 26 Oct 2025

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How to attend:: In-person only
Duration:: 30 mins
Part of a series:: Black History Month talks

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