TheBlack and Asian Studies Association (BASA) was set up inLondon in 1990. Until October 1997 it was known as theAssociation for the Study of African, Caribbean and Asian Culture and History In Britain (ASACACHIB).
Founder members who attended the inaugural meeting at theInstitute of Commonwealth Studies at 27–28 Russell Square on 4 December 1990 (verified in Stephen Bourne's diary and his copy of the list of invitees) includeStephen Bourne,Jeffrey Green,David Killingray,Marika Sherwood andHakim Adi. The Association was set up to foster research and to provide information on the history of Black peoples inBritain. This has been done through a triannual Newsletter – first published in September 1991 – and an annual conference. They have also worked with local organisations to highlight theBlack presence in British society.[1]
BASA has lobbied government departments[2] andquangoes, such as:
Other work involves specific projects with other organisations, including: