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
Geography: South-East England
‘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: Family Campaigns for Justice in the UK
On Friday evening, family campaigns will gather in London to mark the seventh anniversary of Talha Ahsan’s detention without trial. The event curated by Hamja Ahsan, brother of Talha will be held at London’s Rich Mix in Bethnal Green (19 July 2013, from 6.30pm). The event entitled, ‘Long Walk: Family Campaigns for Justice in the
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