The second convergence of the Stop G4S campaign. Saturday 6 April 2013, 11-6pm Room 3B, University of London Union (ULU), Malet Street, London WC1E 7HY Workshops include: Contract procurement Contract monitoring G4S’ partners Shareholders Related links Download a copy of the agenda Stop G4S Stop G4S on Twitter Stop G4S on Facebook
Theme: Housing
The King of South Shields
A film on the impact that Muhammad Ali had on Britain’s black communities. Friday 12 April 2013, 6pm Congress House, Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS Speaker: Alex Pascall – broadcaster Related links TUC
Half the battle
A history talk and film screening on women fighting racism in east London. Tuesday 2 April 2013, 7.30pm Hoxton Hall, London N1 6SH Related links Eastside Community Heritage
Roma Nation Day
A family-friendly picnic and demonstrations outside embassies. Sunday 7 April 2013, 12pm Kensington Gardens, Bayswater Road, London W2 4RL Related links Roma Nation Day
Anti-raids network benefit party
An evening of food, music and information to raise money for the London Anti Raids Network. Saturday 6 April 2013, 8pm Elephant & Castle. London Related links London Anti Raids Network Download a flyer here
World War II: colonies & colonials
A lecture on a new book about overlooked political activism during the second world war. Thursday 4 April 2013, 6-7.30pm Senate House Court Room, first floor, University of London, Russell Square, London WC1E 7HU Speakers: Marika Sherwood – author of World War II: colonies & colonials Related links The Black & Asian Studies Association
London Against Racism
A new oral history project on anti-racist activity in London wants to record the experiences of those active in anti-racist struggles. Eastside Community Heritage, an oral history charity, is recording and archiving oral history interviews with those involved in key anti-racist events such as the Battle of Lewisham and movements like the Rock Against Racism.
Children in the asylum system
A lecture on the cruelty experienced by children in the asylum system. Thursday 21 March 2013, 7pm Kaplan Law School, Palace House, 3 Cathedral Street, London SE1 9DE Speaker: Frances Webber – Institute of Race Relations Related links Download a flyer here
God’s Property
A new play about racial tensions in 1980s South London. Tuesday 26 February to Saturday 23 March 2013, 7.30pm Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D 3NE Related links Soho Theatre
Forgotten women of the war on terror
A discussion to mark the release of Victoria Brittain’s new book Shadow Lives: the forgotten women of the war on terror. Thursday 7 March 2013, 6-8pm Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Road, London E1 5AW Speakers include: Victoria Brittain – author of Shadow Lives Liz Fekete – Institute of Race Relations Manjinder Virk – actress, director