A new oral history project documents key moments in London’s anti-racist struggle. Eastside Community Heritage, which records and preserves social history in East London, has launched a new online oral history archive. London Against Racism allows visitors to listen to stories of anti-racist activity over four decades. Local activists recount various battles against racism and
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‘It’s like a war’
Roma communities under fire from the far Right in the Czech Republic need pan-European support. Hitler’s genocide against the Roma, which started with the roundup of Sinti in Germany in 1933, is commemorated annually on 2 August. A day of action in London begins with a protest outside the Czech Embassy. The background to the
Battling against the odds
A combination of documentary and theatre in north London looks at twenty-first century poverty from the point of view of those experiencing it. Lost Nation, by Red Room Productions, explores the human cost of the government’s politics of austerity. Beginning with a short film, local Brent residents explain in detail the realities of low wage
It takes a village to raise a child
A day of dialogue within the black community around adoption. Sunday 4 August 2013, 10-6pm Brixton Library, Brixton Oval, London SW2 1JQ Related links The Afrikan Family Works Download a flyer for the event here.
Rally for legal aid
A rally against the proposed cuts to legal aid. Tuesday 30 July 2013, 4.30-6.30pm Old Bailey, London EC4M 7EH Related links Justice Alliance Download a flyer for the event here
Roma protest: commemoration of the Roma genocide
A day of protest against racism and fascism against the Roma community and in commemoration of the Roma genocide. A protest against the rise of Neo-Nazi attacks against the Roma in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Friday 2 August 2013, 3pm The Czech Embassy, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY A memorial for the
Justice for Mark Duggan and Joy Gardner
A public meeting on the second anniversary of Mark Duggan’s death and the twentieth anniversary of Joy Gardner’s death. Saturday 3 August 2013, 6-9pm North London Community House, 22 Moorefield Road, Tottenham, London N17 6PY Speakers include: Family members of Mark Duggan Family members of Joy Gardner Family members of Cynthia Jarrett Family members of
Shake! Arts, media, race, power
A free 5-day course for 16-25 year olds on working with technology and the media. Monday 5 August 2013 – Friday 9 August 2013 Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green, London N15 4RX
Long walk: 7 years of detention
An event marking the seventh anniversary of the detention of Talha Ahsan without trial bringing together national justice campaigns. Friday 19 July 2013, 6.30-9pm Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA Speakers include: Janet Alder – Sister of Christopher Alder Sheila Coleman – Hillsborough Families 96 Campaign Avaes Mohammed – Poet and playwright
No Borders info night and social
No Borders host an evening of films, presentation and open discussion. Tuesday 16 July 2013, 6.30-9pm LARC, 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel, London E1 1ES Related links London NoBorders