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.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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League of coloured peoples
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