An evening of food, music and information to raise money for the London Anti Raids Network. Saturday 6 April 2013, 8pm Elephant & Castle. London Related links London Anti Raids Network Download a flyer here
Geography: London
World War II: colonies & colonials
A lecture on a new book about overlooked political activism during the second world war. Thursday 4 April 2013, 6-7.30pm Senate House Court Room, first floor, University of London, Russell Square, London WC1E 7HU Speakers: Marika Sherwood – author of World War II: colonies & colonials Related links The Black & Asian Studies Association
London Against Racism
A new oral history project on anti-racist activity in London wants to record the experiences of those active in anti-racist struggles. Eastside Community Heritage, an oral history charity, is recording and archiving oral history interviews with those involved in key anti-racist events such as the Battle of Lewisham and movements like the Rock Against Racism.
Children in the asylum system
A lecture on the cruelty experienced by children in the asylum system. Thursday 21 March 2013, 7pm Kaplan Law School, Palace House, 3 Cathedral Street, London SE1 9DE Speaker: Frances Webber – Institute of Race Relations Related links Download a flyer here
God’s Property
A new play about racial tensions in 1980s South London. Tuesday 26 February to Saturday 23 March 2013, 7.30pm Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D 3NE Related links Soho Theatre
Forgotten women of the war on terror
A discussion to mark the release of Victoria Brittain’s new book Shadow Lives: the forgotten women of the war on terror. Thursday 7 March 2013, 6-8pm Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Road, London E1 5AW Speakers include: Victoria Brittain – author of Shadow Lives Liz Fekete – Institute of Race Relations Manjinder Virk – actress, director
Riots reframed
Performances, discussion and the debut screening of Riots reframed. Saturday 16 March 2013, 5.30pm Bethnal Green York Hall, 5 Old Ford Road, London E2 9PJ Programme includes: Riots Reframed screening Music Performances Guest speakers to be confirmed Q and A discussions RELATED LINKS Riots Reframed Bethnal Green York Hall
UKBA on trial
A public event to expose the mistreatment that asylum seekers face in the immigration system. Sunday 3 March 2013, 1pm University of London Union, Malet Street, London WC1H 7H7 Related links Movement for Justice Movement for Justice on Facebook
Stopping the rise of fascism and racism
The Unite Against Fascism national conference. Saturday 2 March 2013, 10–5.30pm Congress Centre, TUC, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS Speakers include: Ken Livingstone – Former Mayor of London and Honorary President UAF Diane Abbott MP Andy Slaughter MP Claude Moraes MEP Jeremy Corbyn MP Leslie Mercer – TUC President Christine Blower – NUT General
The Doctors’ Orchestra
An evening of music, fundraising for Freedom from Torture. Monday 4 March 2013, 7.30pm Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ Programme: Tchaikovsky – Fantasy Overture Romeo & Juliet Berlioz – Harold in Italy Elgar – Enigma Variations RELATED LINKS Cadogan Hall Freedom from Torture