Colin Douglas

Historian, non-executive and trustee. Author of The Caribbean and the Second World War @LW_Books. Board member of @PoliceISOB, @mytimeactive and @aktcharity

[Colin Douglas @Colin_A_Douglas]

The Race Relations Act of 1965 was introduced 60 years ago. Laws alone can’t end racism, but the government recognised legislation had a role to play. Read my blog in London Review of Books. https://t.co/6tBsF5FdWn
@LRB @LW_Books

[Colin Douglas @Colin_A_Douglas]

Will be talking next month about the Caribbean and the Second World War and the many Camden links. Join me at this @CamdenCouncil library event if you’re free. @bhmuk @LW_Books

[Colin Douglas @Colin_A_Douglas]

Come along on Saturday 21 June to the Windrush flag raising at Luton town hall. I’ll be talking about contribution of #WindrushGeneration and my book The Caribbean and the Second World War published by @LW_Books.
#Windrush #EmpireWindrush @bhmuk

https://t.co/bJds6RjdCQ

[Colin Douglas @Colin_A_Douglas]

I’ll be speaking at the Windrush flag raising event at Luton town hall this Saturday 21 June. If you’re in the area, come and join us. Programme of activities runs from 3pm until 7pm.

https://t.co/bJds6RjdCQ

[Colin Douglas @Colin_A_Douglas]

Come along to Queen's House at @RMGreenwich for day of talks and performances for 'Remembrance: A Call to Mind', this Sunday (17 November) from 12.00 to 4pm. Entrance is free.
https://t.co/Y0TQdPkvDB

[akt @aktcharity]

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[Colin Douglas @Colin_A_Douglas]

Come along to @RMGreenwich for Remembrance events on Sunday 17 November. Range of activities in memory of those who served. Including me speaking about my book 'The Caribbean and the Second World War' published by @LW_Books #RemembranceDay, #LestWeForget, #RemembranceSunday

[Royal Museums Greenwich @RMGreenwich]

Join us at the Queen's House to mark Remembrance on Sunday 17 November!

In partnership with Matglen International Consulting, we invite you to remember the Armed Forces and their families, from Britain and the Commonwealth.

https://t.co/zZAFp1E2Ic

[Colin Douglas @Colin_A_Douglas]

Really pleased to have been interviewed by @deannalyncook for her @TheHistoryHL podcast. We discussed my book The Caribbean and the Second World War published by @LW_Books. Listen here https://t.co/AGFg4muarG and also check other fascinating episodes of her podcast.

[Nick Glynn @NickGlynn]

PC Martyn Blake (@metpoliceuk) found not guilty of the murder of Chris Kaba.

A guilty verdict for a police officer accused of murder after shooting/using force is very rare.

https://t.co/yFLpuI8J0f

[London Review of Books @LRB]

‘This is a common trait in history, particularly in Black history. The lies of yesterday shape the realities of today, which in turn contribute to the outcomes of tomorrow.’

@Colin_A_Douglas on the blog: https://t.co/ciqvh4KuyR

[London Review of Books @LRB]

‘In recent decades, as the contribution of West Indian personnel became more widely acknowledged, particularly in the RAF, the Caribbean’s wider role in the war remained massively understated.’

@Colin_A_Douglas on the blog: https://t.co/ciqvh4KuyR

[Colin Douglas @Colin_A_Douglas]

I'm looking forward to speaking about the role of West Indian women in the Second World War at this online @Windrush1948 event on 3 November. @LW_Books #Windrush #WindrushGeneration #BlackHistory
https://t.co/sy8soCEHLh

[Colin Douglas @Colin_A_Douglas]

The theme for this year's Black History Month is 'reclaiming narratives'. The Caribbean role in WW2 shows why this is important. See my article in @LRB and my book 'The Caribbean and the Second World War' published by @LW_Books - #BHM #WW2

https://t.co/dyFkcAUTMS

[Colin Douglas @Colin_A_Douglas]

@Sprucey_1969 Hope you find it informative.👍

[The History Hotline @TheHistoryHL]

Looking forward to chatting with @Colin_A_Douglas at @I_W_M podcast festival later this month.

We’ll be talking about his book The Caribbean and the Second World War and the longer history of the relationship between British armed forces and the Caribbean’s contribution.

[Lawrence Wishart Books @LW_Books]

2) On 19 October we'll be at @I_W_M Podcast Live Festival for a special episode of @DeannaLyncook's History Hotline podcast, where Deanna will be in conversation with LW author Colin Douglas about his important book, The Caribbean and the Second World War: https://t.co/rYKWHuFJbb

[Imperial War Museums @I_W_M]

Troops of the 1st Battalion, Caribbean Regiment prepare to return from Egypt to the West Indies in 1945.

Image: IWM (E 31198)

[Black History Month 2026 @bhmuk]

This year’s Black History Month theme is 'Reclaiming Narratives.' It's a powerful movement towards recognizing and correcting the stories of Black history and culture. #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives https://t.co/u1qvKl9MXq