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Often history books and television programmes focus on the black experience during particular time periods i.e. slavery, Windrush, political independence of African/Caribbean countries, civil rights/involvement.

Nevertheless, there is a part of history between 1870's - 1940's where a generation of people that is almost forgotten or invisible.

Yesterday People forms an important fabric of our modern black urban values, culture and perspectives which we take for granted (they are our elders from at least five generations back). The A-Z below gives an insight of the social history of black people around the world.

The images are based on postcards and stamps, which was the first mass communication method of informing and informing values and opinions. Often these images were of a negative and racist nature which still have powerful connotations today.

The selections of images do present an interesting and hidden social and cultural history in post slavery, colonial and reconstruction societies in the West and developing countries.

Please email yesterday@everygeneration.co.uk if you have images you would like to share or feedback on some of the countries, places or individuals that you recognise.


	Empowering and influencing the black community through history, family genealogy and heritage. Supported by the Musician Ronnie Laws