1919 British race riots

The 1919 race riots in Britain marked a significant moment when the presence of black and minority ethnic people living in the country, including long-time residents and war veterans, came to public attention.

Furthermore, the demobilization of troops after World War I led to intense post-war job competition. As the National Archives highlight, the perception that foreigners were taking away jobs became a trigger for the rioting and attacks on black and minority ethnic communities, especially in British port cities. The most significant riots were those in South Wales.

References

 This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence: National Archives. "1919 race riots: How significant a factor was race in the riots of 1919?". Retrieved July 2, 2023.