The latest issue of Race & Class features articles examining the roots of paramilitary and structural violence in Jamaica and Hungary. Kevin Edmonds, in ‘Guns, gangs and garrison communities in the politics of Jamaica‘, traces the formation of Kingston’s ‘garrison communities’ – essentially states within a state – demystifying the roots of the current crime epidemic.
A public meeting hosted by Brent Patient Voice discussing the relationship between race and mental health provision. Tuesday 19 April 2016, 7-9pm 40-47 Dudden Hill Lane, London NW10 2ET Speakers include: Dr Aggrey Burke Members of Brent MIND Related links View a flyer here Event details Brent Patient Voice Brent MIND
The lack of trained interpreters inside immigration detention exacerbates fear, mistrust and depression and has contributed to a number of deaths. The Stephen Shaw Review into the Welfare in Detention of Vulnerable Persons in Britain’s immigration detention estate, published in January 2016, is the latest in a long line of reports that make recommendations to
A discrimination law update organised by the Forum for Research into Equality and Diversity in collaboration with the University of Northampton. Monday 11 April 2016, 6-8pm Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET Speakers include: Robin Allen QC – Head of Cloisters barristers’ Professor Muriel Robison – University of Edinburgh Related links See further details here
A day-school to discuss how trade unionists can organise and build solidarity with refugees in Calais and Dunkirk. Sunday 24 April 2016, 11-5pm Student Central, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HY The day-school will feature plenaries and workshops with discussion and debate. Related links Book here Stand Up to Racism
Three artists discuss journeys of migration from the Caribbean to London. Thursday 14 April 2016, 6.30-8.30pm Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, 108A Boundary Road, London NW8 0RH Artists include: Tam Joseph Fowokan George Kelly Eugene Palmer Michael Ohajuru (chair) Related links Ben Uri Gallery Book here View a flyer (pdf file, 432kb)
A two-day conference examining the role and impact of undercover policing and the surveillance of protest groups and ‘suspect communities’. Saturday 16 April and Sunday 17 April 2016 Southbank University, London Road Building, 100-116 London Road, London SE1 6LN Saturday 16 April: Policing of Black, Asian & suspect communities: spying, lying, dying, & racism Political
Two days of discussions about the London mayoral election, the refugee crisis and the EU Referendum organised by the Migrant Rights Network. Friday 8 April and Saturday 9 April 2016, 3pm Autograph ABP, 1 Rivington Place, London EC2A 3BA Related links Event details Migrant Rights Network
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘The Making of The Black Working Class in Britain’ by Ron Ramdin the TUC Race Relations Committee has organised this event featuring Ron Ramdin in conversation with Roger McKenzie, Assistant General Secretary of UNISON. Saturday 16 April 2016, 6-8pm Trade Union Congress, 23-28 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS Conversation followed by
The TUC Race Relations Committee in association with the SERTUC Film Club presents a screening of ‘The Great Grunwick Strike 1976-1978: A History’, followed by a panel discussion on the lessons that can be learnt from the dispute. Friday 15 April 2016, 7-10pm Trade Union Congress, 23-28 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS Speakers include: Kamaljeet Jandu –
