A protest against corruption in the Independent Police Complaints Commission. Tuesday 1 May 2012, 3-6pm 90 High Holborn, London WC1 6BH Related Links Download a flyer
Theme: Housing
Cherry Groce memorial
A memorial for Cherry Groce, who was shot in her home by the police in 1985. Sunday 29 April 2012, 11-4pm Mostyn Gardens, Normandy Road, Brixton, London SW9 Entertainment includes: Music Bouncy Castle Face painting Stalls The unveiling of a plaque
‘Stop Search’ play
A new play, Stop Search, on the impact of police powers. Friday 27 April to Saturday 26 May 2012 Broadway Theatre, Catford, London SE6 4RU Related links Download a flyer (pdf file, 3.4mb) Stop Search website Facebook page StopWatch
Stephen Lawrence Trust fundraiser
A fundraising dance in aid of the Stephen Lawrence Trust. Saturday 28 April 2012, 9-2am Congress House, Great Russel Street, London WC1
Roma day of resistance
A march past many of the embassies of states which systematically oppress Roma and Traveller’s, ending at the Department for Communities and Local Government. Sunday 8 April 2012, 12pm Assemble at Hyde Park Corner, London Related links Traveller Solidarity Network
A Hole in Babylon and Mangrove Nine
As part of the BFI’s African Odysseys series, two films documenting the Spaghetti House siege and the aftermath of the Notting Hill protest. Saturday 14 April 2012, 2pm NFT 1, BFI Southbank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XT Films: A Hole in Babylon (1979) Mangrove Nine (1973)
What next after Dale Farm?
A short film of interviews discussing Gypsy and Traveller issues followed by discussions. Friday 30 March 2012, 7pm Brunei Gallery, SOAS, 10 Thornhaugh Street, London WC1H 0XG
Have your say
Should migrants care who is the next Mayor of London? A discussion on how the Mayor can improve the quality of life for migrant communities and how you can influence this year’s election Tuesday 27 March 2012, 11-1pm MRCF, 2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL Speakers: Kristina Hemon – Migrant and Refugee Communities Forum Citizens
Human Rights Watch film festival
The Human Rights Watch London film festival Colour of the Ocean Friday 23 March 2012, 9.15pm, at Curzon Soho Saturday 24 March 2012, 7pm, at Ritzy Black Block Saturday 24 March 2012, 6.40pm, at Curzon Soho Sunday 25 March 2012, 4.30pm, at Ritzy Special Flight, with Q&A Tuesday 27 March 2012, 9pm, at Ritzy Wednesday
Medieval perceptions
A lecture on racial and religious prejudice in twelfth and thirteenth century European writing. Tuesday 13 March 2012, 6-7.30pm Senate House third floor, room S349, Russell Square, London WC1E 7HU Speaking: Tessa Hosking – author of Medieval Britain Related links See more Black and Asian Studies Seminars