Badge - Smash the back lash!
Object
Badge
Production date
1987
Object number
2024.37
Physical Description
Circular badge with a minimalistic black and white design and a text reading 'Smash the backlash!'. The badge refers to a pro-LGBT+ demonstration taking place on the 2nd of May 1987 in Haringey.
Object history
Smash the Backlash was a demonstration held on 2 May 1987 led by Haringey Black Action and Positive Images, a group created to challenge counter negative views about LGBT+ people. It is credited as being the first UK demonstration highlighting the lives of Black LGBT+ community.
Following the introduction of Section 28, 3,500 people marched through Haringey in support of rights for Lesbians and Gays. Leaflets produced by Haringey Black Action call for solidarity between LGBT+, Asian and Afro-Caribbean people, and express frustration at Black community leaders and organisations attacking homosexuality rather than the real threats to members of these communities.
This badge was owned and worn by Hackney activist Ian Rathbone.
Following the introduction of Section 28, 3,500 people marched through Haringey in support of rights for Lesbians and Gays. Leaflets produced by Haringey Black Action call for solidarity between LGBT+, Asian and Afro-Caribbean people, and express frustration at Black community leaders and organisations attacking homosexuality rather than the real threats to members of these communities.
This badge was owned and worn by Hackney activist Ian Rathbone.
Associated Person
Ian Rathbone (Owner)
Associated Place
Haringey (Place)
Material
Plastics
Metal
Dimension
Diameter (Folded): 3.7cm
On display?
No
Inscription
Smash the backlash!
Demonstrate May 2
Haringey
Demonstrate May 2
Haringey
