The Mangrove Nine
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the events that led to the arrests of the Mangrove Nine and explain why their trial was an important turning point in tackling racism.
Key learning points
- Frank Crichlow set up the Mangrove all-night restaurant on All Saints Road in Notting Hill.
- It was visited by singers and musicians and became the heart of the black community.
- The police targetted the restaurant, claiming it was being used to deal drugs, and revoked its licence.
- The British Black Panthers organised a protest march against police racism and discrimination, which led to arrests.
- The Mangrove Nine were acquitted.
Keywords
British Black Panthers - a Black Power organisation which fought for the rights of black people in the UK
Old Bailey - the nickname of the chief criminal court in London, named after the street it is on
Jury - a group of twelve people who review the evidence in a trial to give a verdict
Acquitted - to free someone of a criminal charge by finding them not guilty
Common misconception
Students might fail to see the significance of the admission by the police that they acted with racist prejudice.
This was the first time the police had admitted to treating the black community unfairly and was a turning point in the development of civil rights.
Teacher tip
The teacher could link to more recent events such as the murder of the black teenager Stephen Lawrence, in 1993 and the report which found that institutional racism is still a problem in the Met Police in 2023.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which keyword describes a militant ideology that emerged in the USA in the late 1960s?
Q2.Which keyword describes a political organisation created in the USA that challenged police brutality?
Q3.Put the following events in chronological order.
Q4.Why was the 'West Indian Gazette' such an important newspaper at the time?
Q5.Who was Kelso Cochrane?
Q6.Which of the following were actions of the British Black Panther Party (BBP)?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which keyword describes the nickname of the chief criminal court in London?
Q2.Which keyword describes a group of twelve people who review the evidence in a trial to give a verdict?
Q3.On what road in Notting Hill did The Mangrove open in 1958?
Q4.How many protesters took part in the march for The Mangrove organised by the British Black Panthers (BBP)?
Q5.Put the following events in chronological order.
Q6.Complete the sentence: At the end of their trial, five of the Mangrove Nine were and the others were only found guilty of minor offences.
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