An evening of poetry and prose in support of Freedom From Torture. Tuesday 12 June 2012, 6.30pm Freedom From Torture, 111 Isledon Road, London N7 7JW Speakers: Andrew Motion Alan Hollinghurst RELATED LINKS Freedom From Torture
Geography: London
A Revolutionary Life: Ruth First 1925-1982
A conference celebrating the life of Ruth First, a revolutionary scholar, anti-apartheid activist and investigative journalist. Thursday 7 June 2012, 9.30- 7pm The Macmillan Hall, Ground floor, Senate House (South Block), Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU Speakers include: Victoria Brittain Barbara Harlow Justice Albie Sachs Gillian Slovo Bridget O’Laughlin Shula Marks Alan Wieder Related links Download
Screening of Hamedullah
A screening of a documentary, Hamedullah: the road home and a panel discussion on child deportations to Afghanistan. Monday 28 May 2012, 7-8.30pm The Roundhouse Studio Theatre, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH Related Links NCADC London International Documentary Festival
Seize the time
Olympic athlete John Carlos, who marked his medal at the 1968 games with a raised fist ‘black power’ salute, will speak in London at a meeting organised by members of the RMT trade union. Monday 21 May 2011, 6. 30 – 8. 45pm Friends Meeting House, Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ Programme: 7pm – John
School exclusion ruins lives
A conference about the high number of children being unlawfully excluded from school, and to examine alternatives to exclusion. Wednesday 16 May 2012, 9.30-4pm The Conference Room of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB Speakers include: chaired by Dr. Maggie Atkinson – Children’s Commissioner
The story of black theatre in Britain
The premiere of Margins to Mainstream: The story of black theatre in Britain, a documentary film. Friday 11 May 2012, 12.15pm The Royal Court Theatre, 50-51 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS Related links Octavia Foundation Nu Century Arts
Migrant Voice conference
Migrant Voice’s second annual conference examining public attitudes and media representation of migrants. Friday 11 May 2012 (12-6pm) and Saturday 12 May 2012 (9-2.30pm) Amnesty International, The Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA Speakers include: Heaven Crawley – Swansea University Scott Blinder – Migration Observatory Aine O’Brien – FOMACS Donn
Protest against the IPCC
A protest against corruption in the Independent Police Complaints Commission. Tuesday 1 May 2012, 3-6pm 90 High Holborn, London WC1 6BH Related Links Download a flyer
Cherry Groce memorial
A memorial for Cherry Groce, who was shot in her home by the police in 1985. Sunday 29 April 2012, 11-4pm Mostyn Gardens, Normandy Road, Brixton, London SW9 Entertainment includes: Music Bouncy Castle Face painting Stalls The unveiling of a plaque
‘Stop Search’ play
A new play, Stop Search, on the impact of police powers. Friday 27 April to Saturday 26 May 2012 Broadway Theatre, Catford, London SE6 4RU Related links Download a flyer (pdf file, 3.4mb) Stop Search website Facebook page StopWatch