THE EYES of the world will be paying close attention to England’s Second City as...
As it prepares to hose the Commonwealth Games, the city of Birmingham is well-known for being a melting pot for people of many different ethnicities and backgrounds, and has often been referred to as the most diverse city in the country
The city has seen a major transformation, from its humble origins as a market town to a busy and dynamic industrial powerhouse. The wealth of existing sports venues and arenas have made it an ideal location for the upcoming Games, with the Alexander Stadium set to host the ceremonies as well as the athletics.
As of the most recent census conducted, just under half of the city’s population is of an ethnic minority, with black and Asian communities making up the majority of their backgrounds.Birmingham itself is home to 8% of the overall African and Caribbean population of England. The economic devastation of both world wars coupled with the division of the British Empire saw England, and with it its major cities, begin to house many migrants during this period.
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