A meeting of in-depth debate and discussion on ‘Dale Farm: Building the Traveller Solidarity Movement’. Saturday 5 November 2011, 11am Cityside House, 40 Adler Street, London E1 1EE Related links Traveller Solidarity
Theme: Alternative voices on integration
New writing on Cable Street
The 75th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street in Stepney, East London on 4 October, 1936, has provoked a batch of powerful books published by the Nottingham-based Five Leaves Press. The books celebrate the mass resistance of East Londoners, whose self-organised opposition prevented a march vaunted by Sir Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists
Meeting in support of the Farooqi family
A meeting in support of the Farooqi family, who are facing the repossession of their home. Monday 31 October 2011, 7pm Eastern Pearl, 250 Plymouth Grove, Manchester M13 0BG Related links Save the Family Home Petition to save the Farooqi’s Home
A tribute to the life of Cherry Groce
A ceremony and showcase in memory of Cherry Groce. Sunday 30 October 2011, 7.30pm Brixton Ritzy, 173-199 Coldharbour Lane, London SW2 1JG The evening includes: Herstory – a short play by Lorna Gayle Tributes by: Levi Roots Starboy Nathan Peter Hunningale Lorna Gee Geoff Shuman Kwaku Don-E Floetic Lara Roger Samuels Amen Noir True Identity
Annual remembrance procession against deaths in custody
A protest and rally to remember those who have died in custody. Saturday 29 October 2011, 12.30-3.30pm Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN Related links United Families & Friends Campaign
Annual march against custody deaths
This weekend families from across the UK will match on Downing Street to protest at the increasing numbers of deaths in custody. The annual march is organised by the United Families & Friends Campaign, which is coalition that campaigns for those that have died in the custody of the police and prison service and secure
Public meeting on black deaths in custody
A public meeting on black deaths in custody. Wednesday 26 October 2011, 6.30-9pm The Quad London School of Economics Student Union, London WC2A 2AE Speakers include: Matilda MacAttram – director of Black Mental Health UK Helen Shaw – co-director, INQUEST Samantha Rigg-David – Sean Rigg Justice and Change Campaign Marcia Rigg – Sean Rigg Justice
2011 miscarriage of justice day
The 2011 annual miscarriage of justice day, chaired by United Against Injustice. Saturday 8 October 2011, 10am The Arches Project, Adderley Street, Birmingham B9 4EE Speakers: Kevin McMahon Michael Naughton Paddy Joe Hill Michelle Diskin Sam Raincock Janet Cunliffe Corrine Mitchell Workshops: Andrew Green – getting the best out of solicitors Ange Drozdowski – banner
Screening of ‘Pressure’
A screening of the seminal black film, ‘Pressure’ by Horace Ove. Saturday 1 October 2011, 7.30pm The Portobello Pop Up Cinema, under The Westway, 3 Acklam Road, London W10 5TY (Entrance from Portobello Road) Q&A with director Horace Ove follows the film. Related links Download a flyer for details of the Portobello Pop Up cinema
Mickey B
Screenings of Mickey B followed by a panel discussion and a Q&A session. Friday 30 September 2011, 1pm-3pm (school screening); 8pm (evening screening) Playhouse Theatre, 5-7 Artillery Street, Derry BT48 6RG Q&A discussion following school screening: Tom Magill – Writer/director Sam McClean – Duncan in Mickey B Panel discussion following evening screening: Professor Phil Scraton