A fundraising dance in aid of the Stephen Lawrence Trust. Saturday 28 April 2012, 9-2am Congress House, Great Russel Street, London WC1
Geography: London
Roma day of resistance
A march past many of the embassies of states which systematically oppress Roma and Traveller’s, ending at the Department for Communities and Local Government. Sunday 8 April 2012, 12pm Assemble at Hyde Park Corner, London Related links Traveller Solidarity Network
A Hole in Babylon and Mangrove Nine
As part of the BFI’s African Odysseys series, two films documenting the Spaghetti House siege and the aftermath of the Notting Hill protest. Saturday 14 April 2012, 2pm NFT 1, BFI Southbank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XT Films: A Hole in Babylon (1979) Mangrove Nine (1973)
European anti-Islam demonstration flops in Denmark
An eyewitness analyses the English and Danish Defence Leagues’ failure to mobilise a pan-European movement against Islam. One of the largest police presences in recent Danish history was ready and waiting when extreme-right and Islamophobic groups from all over Europe met on 31 March in Denmark’s second largest city, Aarhus, to demonstrate against Islam. The
What next after Dale Farm?
A short film of interviews discussing Gypsy and Traveller issues followed by discussions. Friday 30 March 2012, 7pm Brunei Gallery, SOAS, 10 Thornhaugh Street, London WC1H 0XG
Have your say
Should migrants care who is the next Mayor of London? A discussion on how the Mayor can improve the quality of life for migrant communities and how you can influence this year’s election Tuesday 27 March 2012, 11-1pm MRCF, 2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL Speakers: Kristina Hemon – Migrant and Refugee Communities Forum Citizens
Human Rights Watch film festival
The Human Rights Watch London film festival Colour of the Ocean Friday 23 March 2012, 9.15pm, at Curzon Soho Saturday 24 March 2012, 7pm, at Ritzy Black Block Saturday 24 March 2012, 6.40pm, at Curzon Soho Sunday 25 March 2012, 4.30pm, at Ritzy Special Flight, with Q&A Tuesday 27 March 2012, 9pm, at Ritzy Wednesday
Medieval perceptions
A lecture on racial and religious prejudice in twelfth and thirteenth century European writing. Tuesday 13 March 2012, 6-7.30pm Senate House third floor, room S349, Russell Square, London WC1E 7HU Speaking: Tessa Hosking – author of Medieval Britain Related links See more Black and Asian Studies Seminars
Racism, police and the state
A meeting for trade unionists aiming to expose the relationship between racism, police and the state. Monday, 12 March 2012, 7pm Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London, London NW1 2BJ Speaking: Janet Alder – Christopher Alder Campaign Sam Rigg-David – Sean Rigg Justice and Change Campaign Paddy Hill – Birmingham Six Gerry Conlon – Guildford
Action for ESOL manifesto launch
Launch of the Action for ESOL Manifesto. Saturday 3 March 2012, 12pm UCU head office, Carlow Street, London NW1 7LH Related links Action for ESOL