A new project will bring to light the inspiring story of a black community activist who worked tirelessly to improve the Toxteth community.
Dorothy Kuya was born in Liverpool 8, the daughter of a white English mother and West African father, during a time of extreme racism, both institutionally and publicly. Her activism began early, attending her first Young Communist League meeting aged 13 involved in the post-war anti colonial movement and later a trade unionist.
Trained to be a nurse then a teacher she campaigned against racism in the education system and especially within school books. Dorothy became Liverpool’s first Senior Community Relations Officer for the new Merseyside Community Relations Council in 1970. She held this post for seven years.
