A day of action in support of the City of London’s Guildhall cleaners and their struggle for fair working conditions. Monday 7 November 2011, 10am Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HH Related links Industrial Workers of the World
Theme: Health
Traveller solidarity meeting
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
Enrolment falls as EMA withdrawn
New figures on the numbers of students enrolling for further education reveal some worrying aspects in the access to education for poorer and BME communities. Following the controversy over the withdrawal of Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), the The Association of Colleges commissioned a survey of colleges to ascertain whether enrolment was affected in any way.
Are the main parties just taking on BNP policies?
The British National Party (BNP) may be in decline, but to what extent are the main parties just taking up its concerns and its discourse? A recent by-election in Barnsley continues the trend of the BNP being humiliated at the polls. But could it be that the decline of the BNP is connected to mainstream
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
Peckham history project
An exhibition created and produced by young people in and about Peckham, featuring photography, films and interviews with local residents. Sunday 30 October 2011, 2-6pm The Sassoon Gallery, 213 Blenheim Grove, Peckham, London SE15 4QL Related links Peckham Stories Connecting Voices
Celebrate Black History Month
A night of music to celebrate the history and culture of BME communities in Scotland. Saturday 29 October 2011, 1-4pm Streetlevel Photoworks Gallery, Trongate 103, Argyle Street, Glasgow G1 5HD Live performances by: Ayawara Jethro Beirut Beats Local Vocals Related links Street Level Photoworks
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