Founded by Doctor Harold Moody. A civil-rights organisation with the aim of racial equality around the world. Although its primary purpose was black rights in Britain, it was also involved in other issues, such as the persecution of the Jews in Germany.
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League of coloured peoples
Harold Arundel Moody, 1882 - 1947, Jamaican doctor, humanitarian and British ...
Founded by Dr Lettsom. Originally based in the City, the Medical Society moved to its present house, Lettsom House, 11 Chandos Street, in 1873.
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Place, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Race Issues
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