It’s time for Warwick Law School’s Annual Black History Month Lecture

Unveiling the Hidden History of Racial Discrimination in the UK: Constantine v. The Imperial Hotels

Join us as we delve into a significant event from 1943 when Mr Learie Constantine, a renowned Black cricketer, encountered racial discrimination at the Imperial Hotel in Bloomsbury. Despite booking accommodation for his family, they were denied entry, sparking a media frenzy, parliamentary discussions, and calls for change.  

Discover how this incident, largely absent from legal education, impacted the development of the UK's first Race Relations Act in the 1960s. Explore the historical context of Constantine v. The Imperial Hotels and their implications for understanding racism's role in the market.  

Don't miss this enlightening talk on a pivotal moment in British history.

This event is organised by the Warwick Law School and is Supported by Resonate, and will be our first event of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2023. Booking via the event page is available below.