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Background imageEquality Collection: OLYMPIC GAMES, 1968

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1968. American runners Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) showing the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Mexico City

Background imageEquality Collection: First women barristers, 1921

First women barristers, 1921
The first women barristers, 1921. Miss Fay Kyle is pictured on the left, with Miss A.K.S Deverell. Date: 1921

Background imageEquality Collection: Police dog attacking a young black man during the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham

Police dog attacking a young black man during the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham
CIVIL RIGHTS, 1963. Police dog attacking a young black man during the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama, spring 1963

Background imageEquality Collection: Martin Luther King Jnr, American black civil rights campaigner, c1968

Martin Luther King Jnr, American black civil rights campaigner, c1968
Martin Luther King Jnr (1929-68). American black civil rights campaigner. Assassinated, supposedly by James Earl Ray

Background imageEquality Collection: Seven women police officers in netball team

Seven women police officers in netball team
Seven women police officers in the 1954 Met Police netball team, posing with a ball and a netball post. They include Heather Walker, Nora Blacklock, June Barrett and Pat Stacke. Date: 1954

Background imageEquality Collection: Woman police officer attending an accident

Woman police officer attending an accident where a man appears to have fallen off a ladder. She is speaking into her hand-held radio. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageEquality Collection: Woman police officer Annie Matthews, Hyde Park, London

Woman police officer Annie Matthews, Hyde Park, London
Woman police officer Annie Matthews (nickname Big Ben), on duty at the childrens lido in Hyde Park, London. Before joining the Met Police, Annie worked as a housemaid at Glamis Castle in Scotland

Background imageEquality Collection: Four early women police officers in uniform, WW1

Four early women police officers in uniform, WW1
Four early women police officers in uniform, in the street outside the Women Police Service building, London, on duty during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageEquality Collection: Ladies Football, 1894

Ladies Football, 1894
The lady footballers: an anticipation

Background imageEquality Collection: Lawyer / Mlle Miropolski

Lawyer / Mlle Miropolski
WOMAN DEFENDS WOMAN: THE LEGAL FEMINIST Lady Lawyer, Mlle. Miropolsky pleading the case of a client in the Paris Law Courts. Date: 1908

Background imageEquality Collection: Suffragette - Womens Rights - Bloomerism

Suffragette - Womens Rights - Bloomerism
A woman wearing bloomers is stopped by a Policeman from entering a Ladies Public Toilet as she is wearing bloomers, which PC Plod views as unsuitable for a lady! Date: 1913

Background imageEquality Collection: French poster, The Future Lies in Socialism

French poster, The Future Lies in Socialism
A French poster which declares that The Future Lies in Socialism, showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to the octopus monster of commercialism, foreign gold

Background imageEquality Collection: Tarot Card 2 - La Papesse (The Female Pope)

Tarot Card 2 - La Papesse (The Female Pope)
Pope Joan or Joanna depicted on a tarot card

Background imageEquality Collection: Suffragette demonstration. 21st May 1906

Suffragette demonstration. 21st May 1906

Background imageEquality Collection: Barred from Womens Lecture for wearing bloomers

Barred from Womens Lecture for wearing bloomers
A woman wearing bloomers is stopped by a Vicar from entering a Lecture (for Women Only !) as she is wearing bloomers, which Rev Self Righteous views as totally unsuitable for a lady! Date: 1911

Background imageEquality Collection: King & Abernathy Praying with Group

King & Abernathy Praying with Group
Civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr (left) and Ralph Abernathy (center, rear) kneel with a group in prayer prior to going to jail in Selma, Alabama

Background imageEquality Collection: Advertisement for the Western Electric vacuum cleaner with a women patiently cleaning

Advertisement for the Western Electric vacuum cleaner with a women patiently cleaning the carpet around her snoozing husband. Lets hope that cigarette falls into his lap and wakes him up. Date: c.1924

Background imageEquality Collection: Mrs Pat Dunn of Weymouth, training on Weymouths F. C

Mrs Pat Dunn of Weymouth, training on Weymouths F. C
Mrs Pat Dunn of Weymouth, training on Weymouths F.C.s ground to keep fit pending full referee status

Background imageEquality Collection: Woman police officer in self-defence exercise

Woman police officer in self-defence exercise
Woman police officer (Moya Wood-Heath) taking part in a self-defence demonstration exercise at an outdoor event, watched by spectators. Date: circa early 1970s

Background imageEquality Collection: Woman police officer in new Surrey uniform

Woman police officer in new Surrey uniform
Woman police officer (Eileen Greenwood) in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, and the hat was in black and white with a checked design

Background imageEquality Collection: Woman police officer in Hartnell uniform, London

Woman police officer in Hartnell uniform, London
Woman police officer (Margaret Miles) in a London street, wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Background imageEquality Collection: Two women police officers in gas masks, London, WW2

Two women police officers in gas masks, London, WW2
Two women police officers in gas masks in London during the Second World War. One of them is Florence Bragg (joined November 1936). Date: 1940s

Background imageEquality Collection: Members of St Kilda Parliament, Isle of Harris, Scotland

Members of St Kilda Parliament, Isle of Harris, Scotland
Members of the St Kilda Parliament, Isle of Harris, Scotland. It was an informal, democratic group of men who met on a regular basis in the village street to agree on any work to be done

Background imageEquality Collection: Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928

Background imageEquality Collection: Inspector Alice B Clayden and her brothers, London

Inspector Alice B Clayden and her brothers, London
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, with her three brothers (together with Sergeant Henry Pegler) in the yard of Crawford Place Police Station, London W1 -- the brothers are

Background imageEquality Collection: Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis

Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis, or, the Vessel of the Constitution steered clear of the Rock of Democracy, and the Whirlpool of Arbitrary Power, by James Gillray

Background imageEquality Collection: Votes for Women - policemen with a suffragette arrested in Hyde Park about 1912 Colourised

Votes for Women - policemen with a suffragette arrested in Hyde Park about 1912 Colourised photograph

Background imageEquality Collection: Vanity Fair Print - Thomas Erskine May 1st Baron Farnborough

Vanity Fair Print - Thomas Erskine May 1st Baron Farnborough
Victorian caricature of Thomas Erskine May, 1st Baron Farnborough. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

Background imageEquality Collection: Woman police officer, Inspector Lily Dawes, London

Woman police officer, Inspector Lily Dawes, London
A woman police officer, Inspector Lily Dawes, at Kennington, London, wearing belted jacket (summer uniform), helmet with badge, white shirt and tie, and duty armband. Date: 1933

Background imageEquality Collection: Woman police officer Kathleen Saville, London, WW2

Woman police officer Kathleen Saville, London, WW2
Woman police officer Kathleen Saville (joined January 1940), on duty in London during the Second World War, seen here at a railway station helping a group of child evacuees find their train

Background imageEquality Collection: Edith Smith, first woman police officer in UK

Edith Smith, first woman police officer in UK
Edith Smith, first woman police officer in the UK, working in the Grantham area. Date: circa 1915

Background imageEquality Collection: First aid at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks

First aid at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. First aid

Background imageEquality Collection: Singing around the camp fire at Camp Nathan Hale

Singing around the camp fire at Camp Nathan Hale
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service

Background imageEquality Collection: Launching a canoe at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Launching a canoe at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Launching a canoe

Background imageEquality Collection: Practicing on the archery range at Camp Fern Rock

Practicing on the archery range at Camp Fern Rock
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service, practicing on the archery range

Background imageEquality Collection: Woman police officer, Inspector Alice B Clayden, London

Woman police officer, Inspector Alice B Clayden, London
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, London. She also had three brothers in the police force

Background imageEquality Collection: Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden (second from right), outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928

Background imageEquality Collection: Police sergeant with women in military uniform, WW1

Police sergeant with women in military uniform, WW1
Police sergeant standing in front of a car (or ambulance) with a group of women in military uniform, WW1. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageEquality Collection: Millicent Duncan, early woman police officer

Millicent Duncan, early woman police officer
Millicent Duncan, an early woman police officer. Date: 1910s

Background imageEquality Collection: Integration Protest, Monroe, North Carolina. Photograph by Delcan Haun, August 1961

Integration Protest, Monroe, North Carolina. Photograph by Delcan Haun, August 1961
CIVIL RIGHTS, 1961. Integration Protest, Monroe, North Carolina. Photograph by Delcan Haun, August 1961

Background imageEquality Collection: Liberty or Death

Liberty or Death
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity - or Death - the French citizen, though blindfolded, must make his choice !

Background imageEquality Collection: Justice Personified

Justice Personified
Justice holding scales to symbolise even-handedness, stability and equality

Background imageEquality Collection: Woman Bird Cage 1929

Woman Bird Cage 1929

Background imageEquality Collection: Women trying to vote at New York polling station, 1871

Women trying to vote at New York polling station, 1871
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), noted American feminist, with her sister Jennie Claflin, try to vote in the New York election of 1871, but are turned away

Background imageEquality Collection: Flight / Flying Girl

Flight / Flying Girl
Pretty young aviatrix in a belted leather flight coat, leather gauntlets, helmet & goggles

Background imageEquality Collection: Pope Joan or Joanna, legendary female pope

Pope Joan or Joanna, legendary female pope
Pope Joan or Joanna, a legendary female pope, thought to have reigned for a time during the Middle Ages, but probably a fabrication, as there is no contemporary evidence

Background imageEquality Collection: Trevor Phillips, TV presenter and equal rights executive

Trevor Phillips, TV presenter and equal rights executive
Trevor Phillips (b 1953), television executive and presenter, currently Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), previously the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE)

Background imageEquality Collection: Mabel Tuke, Joint Honourary Secretary of the Womens Social and Political Union (WSPU)

Mabel Tuke, Joint Honourary Secretary of the Womens Social and Political Union (WSPU), c1908

Background imageEquality Collection: Two women police officers and woman with suitcase

Two women police officers and woman with suitcase
Two women police officers (Jean Grasy and Margaret Findlay or Knight), one of them a sergeant, talking to a young woman with a suitcase on a London street. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1960s

Background imageEquality Collection: Two early women police officers

Two early women police officers -- one of them is Millicent Duncan (right). Date: 1910s

Background imageEquality Collection: An early typing pool

An early typing pool
From the start, typing was perceived as the archetypal employment opportunity for women : this is the Typing Office of the Society for the Employment of Women

Background imageEquality Collection: Glamourous Aviatrix

Glamourous Aviatrix
A glamourous blond Aviatrix, sporting red goggles and a cream flying helmet and jumpsuit enjoys a well earned smoke in between flights

Background imageEquality Collection: Womens Rights / Equality

Womens Rights / Equality
Wanted - A Girl

Background imageEquality Collection: Chicago, Illinois: August 26

Chicago, Illinois: August 26

Background imageEquality Collection: Girl taking photo through her smartphone

Girl taking photo through her smartphone

Background imageEquality Collection: Women's suffrage parade, New York, USA, 4 May 1912 (b/w photo)

Women's suffrage parade, New York, USA, 4 May 1912 (b/w photo)
LLL5235924 Women's suffrage parade, New York, USA, 4 May 1912 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's suffrage parade, New York, USA)

Background imageEquality Collection: Business people meeting and sharing ideas

Business people meeting and sharing ideas

Background imageEquality Collection: Close up of a sexy lesbians lovers in bed at morning

Close up of a sexy lesbians lovers in bed at morning, blonde kissing at forefront of brunette girl, in a white background Close up of a sexy lesbians lovers in bed at morning

Background imageEquality Collection: Day view of The Sun Tawan Club (LGBTQ Club) in Silom, Bangkok, Thailand. Vertical Shot

Day view of The Sun Tawan Club (LGBTQ Club) in Silom, Bangkok, Thailand. Vertical Shot

Background imageEquality Collection: Women in the Office - They complained because we were talking too much

Women in the Office - They complained because we were talking too much. They wouldn't do that if we were men! Date: 1908

Background imageEquality Collection: Black man in stylish sweatshirt

Black man in stylish sweatshirt

Background imageEquality Collection: Female friends standing with legs crossed at ankle in studio

Female friends standing with legs crossed at ankle in studio

Background imageEquality Collection: LGBT concept gay couples love Asian men cuddling in bed

LGBT concept gay couples love Asian men cuddling in bed

Background imageEquality Collection: Claude Fauchet (1744-1793). French revolutionary

Claude Fauchet (1744-1793). French revolutionary priest

Background imageEquality Collection: Help End Prohibition, The Crusaders, sheet of stamps (ink stamp on paper)

Help End Prohibition, The Crusaders, sheet of stamps (ink stamp on paper)
NYH3056959 Help End Prohibition, The Crusaders, sheet of stamps (ink stamp on paper); The New York Historical, USA; (add.info.: Sheet of colour printed stamps 11 x 8 ½ inches)

Background imageEquality Collection: Young couple of gay men together in love holding homosexual pride colorful flag kissing with affection

Young couple of gay men together in love holding homosexual pride colorful flag kissing with affection

Background imageEquality Collection: Uniform of the Swedish regiments at the Battle of Luetzen

Uniform of the Swedish regiments at the Battle of Luetzen, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Background imageEquality Collection: The Uniforms of the Army of Austria in 1869

The Uniforms of the Army of Austria in 1869, Hussars and Officers, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century pattern, exact original date unknown

Background imageEquality Collection: The New Uniforms of the Mobile National Guard and Army

The New Uniforms of the Mobile National Guard and Army, 1869, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century pattern, exact original date unknown, Europe

Background imageEquality Collection: The New Uniforms of the Officers of the Cavalry of the Army of Austria in 1869

The New Uniforms of the Officers of the Cavalry of the Army of Austria in 1869, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century pattern, exact original date unknown

Background imageEquality Collection: The New Uniforms of the Officers and Soldiers of the Artillery of the Army of Austria in 1869

The New Uniforms of the Officers and Soldiers of the Artillery of the Army of Austria in 1869, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century pattern

Background imageEquality Collection: The New Uniforms of the Officers of the Cavalry of the Army of Austria in 1869

The New Uniforms of the Officers of the Cavalry of the Army of Austria in 1869, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century pattern, exact original date unknown

Background imageEquality Collection: The New Uniforms of the Officers and Soldiers of the Artillery of the Army of Austria in 1869

The New Uniforms of the Officers and Soldiers of the Artillery of the Army of Austria in 1869, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century pattern

Background imageEquality Collection: The Uniforms of the Army of Austria in 1869

The Uniforms of the Army of Austria in 1869, Hussars and Officers, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century pattern, exact original date unknown

Background imageEquality Collection: Otto II, 955 - 983, Holy Roman Emperor and his wife Theophano anointed as Emperor and Empress

Otto II, 955 - 983, Holy Roman Emperor and his wife Theophano anointed as Emperor and Empress



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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Champions of Equality: A Journey Through History" In the midst of the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos took a stand that would reverberate through time. As they stood on the podium to receive their medals, they raised their fists in a powerful Black Power salute, demanding equality for all. Australian Peter Norman joined them by wearing an OPHR badge, showcasing solidarity across borders. Looking back further into history, we witness another pivotal moment for equality. In 1921, women barristers broke barriers as they entered the legal profession for the first time. Their determination paved the way for future generations to fight against gender discrimination. However, progress towards equality has not always been met with open arms. The haunting image of a police dog attacking a young black man during the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham serves as a stark reminder of systemic racism that still plagues society today. The suffragette movement fought tirelessly for equal rights and representation. On May 21st, 1906, suffragettes took to the streets in protest, demanding voting rights and challenging societal norms head-on. Breaking stereotypes and shattering glass ceilings became evident when seven women police officers formed a netball team - showcasing strength both on and off duty. During World War I, four early women police officers donned uniforms and stepped into roles traditionally reserved for men - proving that gender should never be an obstacle to pursuing one's dreams. Throughout history, various movements have emerged advocating for women's rights; one such movement was Bloomerism. Women who dared to challenge societal expectations by wearing bloomers faced backlash but remained undeterred in their pursuit of freedom from restrictive clothing norms. The call for equality extends beyond gender disparities alone; it encompasses socioeconomic structures as well. French socialist posters boldly proclaimed "The Future Lies in Socialism, " emphasizing how true they are only be achieved through dismantling oppressive systems.

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