My father, Vallabh Kaviraj, who has died aged 92, was a pioneering journalist and founder of the Asian Express, one of the first Asian newspapers in English, in 1973. Vallabh was dedicated to serving the growing community in Britain by giving a voice to this marginalised group.

From the early 1970s he worked hard, publishing his newspaper seven days a week, raising awareness about equality. He was also heavily involved with the Commission for Racial Equality. Even when his printing press in east London was firebombed and subjected to repeated racist attacks from rightwing gangs in the 70s, he remained steadfast in his efforts. The Asian Express, which began in print, moved online in 1999.