Full Name
Claudia Jones (born Claudia Vera Cumberbatch)[1]
Date of Birth
February 21, 1915[1]
Date of Death
December 24, 1964[1]
Place of Birth
Port of Spain, Trinidad[1]
Spouse’s Name
- Not available
Children’s Names
- Not available
Known Affiliates Names
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- National Union of Journalists’ Black Members’ Council (honored during Black History Month)[1]
- West Indian Gazette (founder)[3]
- Notting Hill Carnival (founder)[2]
Legacy
Claudia Jones was a Trinidad and Tobago-born journalist and activist who advocated for Black individuals, women, and workers in both the United States and England[3]. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Jones immigrated to New York City as a child and later moved to London after being deported in 1955[2]. She founded the West Indian Gazette, Britain’s first commercial Black newspaper, and played a key role in organizing the Notting Hill Carnival, a celebration of Caribbean culture[3][5]. Jones’s work and activism contributed to the fight against racial inequality and intolerance, and her legacy continues to inspire future generations[5].
Citations: [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Jones [2] https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2020/08/features-vita-claudia-jones [3] https://www.britannica.com/biography/Claudia-Jones [4] https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/jones-claudia-1915-1964/ [5] https://www.bristol.ac.uk/history/public-engagement/blackhistory/snapshots/claudiajones/