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
Theme: Housing
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
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
Immigration, racism and the law
A public lecture, as part of Black History Month 2011, on 50 years of the Commonwealth Immigrants’ Act. Friday 28 October 2011, 6.30-8pm Garden Court Chambers, 57-60 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LJ Speaker: Dr Iyiola Solanke – University of Leeds Related links Migrants’ Rights Network
Public meeting on black deaths in custody
A public meeting on black deaths in custody. Wednesday 26 October 2011, 6.30-9pm The Quad London School of Economics Student Union, London WC2A 2AE Speakers include: Matilda MacAttram – director of Black Mental Health UK Helen Shaw – co-director, INQUEST Samantha Rigg-David – Sean Rigg Justice and Change Campaign Marcia Rigg – Sean Rigg Justice
Broadwater Farm: The Story of a Community 1967-2010
The opening of the Broadwater Farm exhibition and a discussion about the history of the estate and how ‘grassroots’ activity brought about positive transformation. Thursday 20 October 2011, 7.30pm Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, London N17 8NU In conversation: Clasford Stirling David Lammy MP Related links Download a press release (pdf file, 344kb) Read a
Vigil for Jimmy Mubenga
A vigil to mark the one-year anniversary of the death of Jimmy Mubenga. Friday 14 October 2011, 12-1.30pm Crown Prosecution Service, Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HS A year after his death Jimmy’s family are still waiting for the police to finish their investigations and for the CPS to consider bringing charges against
Migrants, the media and the message
A conference for those working with migrants and wishing to engage with the media and give migrants a voice. Thursday 6 October 2011, 11am-5pm Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund Offices, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB Programme includes: The launch of an online media toolkit A showcase of the work carried out
The battle of Cable Street
A programme of events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the battle of Cable Street. Sunday 2 October 2011, 12-10pm Wilton’s Music Hall, Grace’s Alley, London E1 8JB Events include: ‘Protest and Survive’ exhibition Book launch and reception Panel discussion on rebels in the 1930s Film screenings Music Related links Download a flyer here (pdf
Screening of ‘Pressure’
A screening of the seminal black film, ‘Pressure’ by Horace Ove. Saturday 1 October 2011, 7.30pm The Portobello Pop Up Cinema, under The Westway, 3 Acklam Road, London W10 5TY (Entrance from Portobello Road) Q&A with director Horace Ove follows the film. Related links Download a flyer for details of the Portobello Pop Up cinema