A training session for health professionals around the needs of asylum seekers in detention centres. Saturday 27 April 2013, 10.30-5pm Athlone Street Community Centre, Athlone Street, London NW5 4LR Related links Medical Justice
Geography: London
Fundraiser for Mary Seacole statue
A fundraising dance in aid of the Mary Seacole memorial statue appeal. Saturday 13 April 2013, 9pm-2am 5th Floor TUC, Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS
John Archer and Black politics
A presentation on the political activities of John Archer, London’s first African mayor. Tuesday 16 April 2013, 6.30pm Battersea Library, 265 Lavender Hill, London SW11 1JB
Fractured childhoods
The launch of a report on the separation of migrant families. Wednesday 17 April 2013, 6-8pm Grand Committee , House of Commons, London SW1A OAA Speakers: Maggie Atkinson – children’s commissioner for England Lisa Mandy – shadow children’s minister A mother who was separated from her child by immigration detention Sarah Campbell – author of
The Caribbean in Sepia: a history in photographs 1840-1900
A discussion of a book presenting a visual narrative of the Caribbean world. Tuesday 16 April 2013, 6-7.30pm Senate House Court Room, first floor, University of London, Russell Square, London WC1E 7HU Speakers: Patrick Vernon – Every Generation Media Ian Randle – publisher Related links The Black & Asian Studies Association
Hidden stories of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry
A talk by an advisor to Sir William Macpherson in the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry. Sunday 14 April 2013, 7.30pm MIC Centre, 81-103 Euston Street, London NW1 2EZ Speaker: Richard Stone RELATED LINKS Jewish Socialist Group MIC Centre
Second Stop G4S convergence
The second convergence of the Stop G4S campaign. Saturday 6 April 2013, 11-6pm Room 3B, University of London Union (ULU), Malet Street, London WC1E 7HY Workshops include: Contract procurement Contract monitoring G4S’ partners Shareholders Related links Download a copy of the agenda Stop G4S Stop G4S on Twitter Stop G4S on Facebook
The King of South Shields
A film on the impact that Muhammad Ali had on Britain’s black communities. Friday 12 April 2013, 6pm Congress House, Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS Speaker: Alex Pascall – broadcaster Related links TUC
Half the battle
A history talk and film screening on women fighting racism in east London. Tuesday 2 April 2013, 7.30pm Hoxton Hall, London N1 6SH Related links Eastside Community Heritage
Roma Nation Day
A family-friendly picnic and demonstrations outside embassies. Sunday 7 April 2013, 12pm Kensington Gardens, Bayswater Road, London W2 4RL Related links Roma Nation Day