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| The new Dalston C.L.R. Library in Dalston, Hackney |
The C.L.R. James Legacy Project developed out of the campaign to save the name of the C.L.R. James Library in Dalston, when it relocated to a new £4.4 million development.
C.L.R. James was a writer, historian and social activist who had an impact on every continent in the world. The library was named in his honour as a tribute to not only him, but also the local black community.
Now Hackney Unites and BEMA have come together to ensure that the legacy of C.L.R. James is kept alive. Not just through a building but through documentation and analysis of his life’s work. Much has been written about C.L.R. James and his work. He inspired many people on many continents. We hope this web-site will go some way towards celebrating his life and legacy for now and for the generations to come.
Above: Video highlights of the C.L.R Legacy Project launch, chaired by Andrea Enisuoh