An afternoon celebrating the life and work of A. Sivanandan, one of the most important and influential black anti-racist thinker-activists in the UK. Bringing together tributes, remembrances, music, discussion, poetry and film, we will trace his political legacy in the UK and internationally. His concerns, with what racism does, what imperialism does, what globalisation does
Theme: Climate
Stansted 15 face trial
On Wednesday 14 March, fifteen anti-deportation activists go on trial at Chelmsford Crown Court for endangering airport security at Stansted airport. IRR News interviewed author and academic Luke de Noronha (LdN), spokesperson for the End Deportations campaign, about the case. IRR News: Who are the Stansted 15, and what was the purpose of their action?
Calendar of racism and resistance (22 February-8 March 2018)
A fortnightly resource for anti-racist and social justice campaigns, highlighting key events in the UK and Europe. Asylum and migration 21 February: Around 120 women detained at Yarl’s Wood removal centre, Bedfordshire, begin a hunger strike in protest against their indefinite detention and the inhumane conditions they suffer. (Sky News, 25 February 2018) 21 February:
Calendar of racism and resistance (9-22 February 2018)
A fortnightly resource for anti-racist and social justice campaigns, highlighting key events in the UK and Europe. Asylum and migration 5 February: On the eve of the fourth anniversary of the Tarajal tragedy, when at least fourteen migrants drowned as civil guards used rubber bullets and tear gas to stop them reaching the Spanish enclave
Solidarity with the Stansted Defendants
Day of action at Chelmsford Crown Court to express solidarity with the ‘Stansted 15’ who grounded a deportation charter flight and have been charged with a terrorism related offence. Monday 14 March 2018, 8.30-10.30am At Chelmsford Crown Court, New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1EL Related links Solidarity with the Stansted 15
Save Southall Town Hall
Long-time campaigner Suresh Grover reports from a demonstration at the weekend to save Southall Town Hall from development. It was an extraordinary and historic event. In order to save Southall Town Hall, we gathered peacefully in our hundreds, occupied the main traffic junction and crossway adjacent to the town hall, and for the first time in the
One Day Without Us
A national day of action to to celebrate the people of all nationalities and genders who have made the UK their home. Saturday 17 February 2018 At locations across the UK Related links One Day Without Us
Working Across the Lines: Connecting Struggles, Respecting Difference
A one day conference to discuss new research into how to invest in social justice by strengthening working across race equality, migrants’ rights, refugee and faith issues. Thursday 1 March 2018, 10-4pm Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Camelford House, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP Related links View further details on the event here Voice4Change England (V4CE) Migrants’ Rights Network
A meeting on ‘Europe’s Fault Lines: Racism and the Rise of the Right’
A public meeting at Housmans Bookshop to celebrate the publication of Liz Fekete’s new book, ‘Europe’s Fault Lines: Racism and the Rise of the Right’. Wednesday 14 February 2018, 7pm Housmans, Peace House, 5 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London N1 9DX Related links Housmans Bookshop Housmans Events Verso
Calendar of racism and resistance (26 January – 8 February 2018)
A fortnightly resource for anti-racist and social justice campaigns, highlighting key events in the UK and Europe. Asylum and migration 25 January: The Jesuit Refugee Service publishes a report which finds that refused asylum seekers in London face homelessness and destitution. Download the report, Out in the cold: Homelessness among destitute refugees in London –