'Here to stay, here to fight' badge

Object

Badge

Production date

c. 1975-1985

Object number

2024.96

Physical Description

Metal, circular badge with a yellow background. The text in black capital letters reads 'Here to stay, here to fight' and at its centre is a fist, symbol of fight for social justice.

Object history

The slogan "Here to Stay, Here to Fight" was used during the 1970s and 1980s by migrant communities in response to racist attacks. Notable examples of its use includes during the Summer of protest in 1978 following the murders of Altab Ali and Ishaque Ali and wider violence inflicted on Asians in East London, and later the Newham Seven campaign.

Associated Person

Peter Kahn (Owner)

Material

Metal

Plastics

Dimension

Diameter (Front): 4.4cm

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Here to stay
here to fight