Black and Asian Studies Association, BASA Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA) The Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA; till October 1997 ASCACHIB) was formed in 1991. The aim of the Association is to foster research and to disseminate information on the history of Black peoples in Britain. A Newsletter was published three times a year until 2013. We take up issues with government departments and quangoes, such as English Heritage re-Blue Plaques and much else, with the QCA on school curricula, and MLA regarding archives, libraries and museums. We have also worked on specific projects with other organisations. e.g. teh Runnymede Trust and in the past with CASBAH, and the National Archives' website on the history of Black peoples in Britain since the mid 16th century. You can also read about the different activities that BASA has been involved in: EDUCATION MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES COMMEMORATIONS BASA Membership... BASA is a membership organisation open to individuals and organisations.To join click on the BASA Membership form in the left hand column. BASA Newsletter Individuals and organisations who wish to read the BASA newsletter should click on the links in the Newsletter section of the website to be able to download a pdf of current and past issues BASAJISC... BASA also has an open discussion group BASAJISC. Anybody can join. Being a member of the BASAJISC list does not include membership of BASA. To joint BASAJISC click on the link in the left hand column.