The pamphlet, The Fight Against fascism in Brighton & the South Coast is the published version of a talk by veteran left-wing socialist and anti-fascist, Tony Greenstein. This is not a linear, chronological history of the opposition to fascism in the towns along the south coast, but retains all of the asides, diversions and zigzags
Geography: South-East England
Race & Class re-appraises Malcolm X at the Oxford Union
The new issue of Race & Class features an article on ‘Malcolm X at the Oxford Union‘ in 1964. Saladin M. Ambar, who examines Malcolm’s speech and the context in which it was given, reveals a key change in Malcolm’s thinking on nationalism in response to the call for decolonisation in Africa and the extension
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
Campaign to Close Campsfield benefit
Benefit gig for the Campaign to Close Campsfield. Saturday 10 March 2012, 7.30pm Folly Bridge Inn, Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD Entertainment: Robb Johnson Tracey Curtis Related links Campaign to Close Campsfield
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
Vigil for Philmore Mills
A vigil to mark the two-month anniversary of the death of Philmore Mills who died in Wexham Park hospital after being restrained by Thames Valley police. Friday 2 March 2012, 7-8.30pm Slough Police Station, Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire SL1 2HH Related links View a map Justice for Philmore Mills View the Facebook events listing Read
Community wrecker of the year award
Tony Ball, leader of Basildon council, was nominated for two very different awards for his role in the eviction of Travellers from Dale Farm. The eviction of hundreds of the Dale Farm Travellers last October was a mass, state-sanctioned programme of enforced homelessness. More than eighty families were forced from a piece of land which