Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0347284

Funded Activity Summary

The Aboriginal Fight for Liberty and Freedom - The hidden history of African-American influence on the 1920s rise of Aboriginal political activism. This project will explore the significant African-American influences on the rise of the 1920s Aboriginal political movement. Previously undisclosed material revealed over the past two years has necessitated a re-evaluation of early Australian Aboriginal political history. Why was the history of the rise of early Aboriginal political activism missing for some five decades? Why were significant relationships with high profile African-American identities obscured and erased from memories? The research outcomes from this archival study will make a contribution to the contemporary issues surrounding reconciliation and the current volatile historical debate over Aboriginal history. This project holds significant international racial historical importance.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2003

End Date: 30-06-2005

Funding Scheme: Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development

Funding Amount: $80,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Historical Studies | Aboriginal Studies | History: Australian | History: North American |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Understanding international relations | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander development and welfare

Other Keywords

Aboriginal Studies | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander development and welfare | Historical Studies | History: Australian | History: North American | Understanding Australia'S Past | Understanding international relations

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