A demonstration to show solidarity with the family of Michael Brown, and the Ferguson demonstrators. Wednesday 27 August 2014, 5.30pm US Embassy, 24 Grosvenor Square, London W1A 2LQ Related links Stand Up To Racism
Theme: Alternative voices on integration
The battles of Calais
Matt Carr reflects on the complicity of Britain and France in the horrific situation for migrants in Calais. For millions of British tourists, Calais is a gateway for continental driving holidays and the pleasures of the Summer. For others it’s a city of designer shops, of the massive Euroshopping mall Cité Europe, where the Daily Mail and P&O
Young rebels with a cause
A new film, ‘Young Rebels’, on the history of the Southall Youth Movement (SYM) is a must-see. The young men of the 1960s and ‘70s who were involved in transforming Southall into what it is today are now Asian elders, old enough to be respectfully addressed as ‘Uncle-ji’. And here in interviews they speak frankly
Jay Abatan family demand inquiry
The family of Jay Abatan, having learned that a serving police officer was with a group of people who fatally attacked Jay fifteen years ago, have met senior police officials. Michael Abatan met the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne on 14 August 2014 to discuss the lack of progress of the investigation into
Premiere of new film ‘Burn’
The launch of a new documentary by Migrant Media on Mark Duggan and the 2011 riots. Monday 18 August 2014, 2-4pm British Film Institute, NFT 2, Belvedere Road, Waterloo Bridge, London SE1 8XT Burn explores the deep-rooted reasons for the Tottenham riots of 2011, sparked by the killing of Mark Duggan, following three decades of police violence
Deaths in custody families demonstrate against CPS inaction
This week, families and campaigners gathered outside the London offices of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in protest at its ‘inaction’ over deaths in custody cases. A number of families told of their experiences. Saqib Deshmukh spoke on behalf of the family of Habib ‘Paps’ Ullah who are awaiting a decision at the end of
Edge Fund calling for new applications
The Edge Fund, a group working for justice and equality, is calling for new applications to its fund. The Edge Fund is inviting new applications from individuals and grassroots groups, in order to support projects which are relevant to communities campaigning on discrimination and injustice. Grants will be given to groups and individuals working for
Support a victim of brutal policing
A demonstration to support a black woman arrested and charged following a single-handed protest at Downing Street against state racism. Thursday 14 August 2014, 9am City of London Magistrates’ Court, 1 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4N 4XY Related links Facebook event listing London Campaign Against Police and State Violence
Defend the Oxford Anti-fascists
A solidarity rally on behalf of individuals who have been charged for protesting against the National Front. Monday 11 August 2014, 1pm Oxford Magistrates Court, Speedwell Street, Oxford OX1 1RZ RELATED LINKS Facebook event listing
Right to Remain annual conference
Right to Remain conference discussing the challenges of migration control, including the cuts to legal aid, and the nation-wide campaigning efforts for migration justice. Saturday 6 September 2014, 12-5pm Praxis Community Projects, Bethnal Green, London E2 0EF Speakers include: Frances Webber – former barrister and Vice-Chair of IRR Saira Grant – Joint Council for the