Throughout the month of October 2003, BBC Radio Newcastle, TV and Online will feature stories, news and events that chronicle the contribution, impact and history of Black and Asian people throughout the region. These exciting stories are a welcome addition to local history; highlighting positive integration and inclusion within Geordie life. Roots 'Routes'
BBC Radio Newcastle's Roots Project is looking for stories, reminiscences and photos from people of Asian, African, Middle Eastern, Caribbean or Chinese descent, living in the North East.  | | In the 1960's people from the Commonwealth made their home in the UK |
Ideally, we'd like to hear from families and individuals who have lived in the region from the early 1950's and 60's to the present day. We'd also like to hear from Black and Asian people who have integrated into Geordie culture through business, friendship or marriage. The region needs you! Maybe you or your family came to the North to work in the shipyards, the railways or trolley buses? Did you find yourself living in the North East through extraordinary circumstances? Have you a truly multi-cultural/multi-racial family? Were you one of the first Black or Asian people in your area? Have you any family photos or film to illustrate your story or memories? If you would like to assist with the project, or would like to know more, please contact: Archive of Local Black History The aim is to record an alternative people's history of the region and to establish an archive of Black presence in the North East. After all, it's not His-story or Her-story, it's your story!
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