Event Marking the ‘National Black People’s Day of Action’.

Monday, February 28th, 2011

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the ‘National Black People’s Day of Action’ and link it to the issues facing young people today, a day of action – consisting of a march followed by a conference – will take place in London on Wednesday 2nd March at 9:30am.

The event will initially be held at Moon Shot Pagnell Street Community Centre, Pagnell Street, London SE14 6AY.

The celebratory march will start in New Cross and end at Lewisham. This will be followed by a conference, consisting of various speakers and performances, held at JK Banquet Hall from 12:30-6pm.

For more information on the event, email info@blackhistorystudies.com or call 0208 881 0660.

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Event: Camden BME Alliance AGM

Monday, February 28th, 2011

A meeting with speaker Councillor Nasim Ali – Leader of Camden Council – on the impact of the government’s spending review on BMER communities in Camden and how Camden council can help will be held on March 9th at 12pm.

The meeting will take place at Voluntary Action Camden 293-299 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2TJ.

For more information or to book your place at the meeting email Anju Bhatt at director@cbmea.org.uk, or call 020 7388 6030.

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Event: Solidarity Demo With Yarl’s Wood Detainees

Monday, February 28th, 2011

On Saturday 5th March – International Women’s Day – in solidarity with female detainees a demonstration will take place at Yarl’s Wood Removal Centre, Twinwoods Road, Bedfordshire MK41 6HL at 1pm.

Email stopdeportation@riseup.net for more information.

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Event: Protest against anti-Gypsy racism

Monday, February 21st, 2011

On Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th February a protest will be held against rascism towards the Gypsy and Traveller communities. The protest will take place from 10am, and will  be located at Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London SW1P.

 The protest is being organised by the English Romany Gypsy Society. For  further information, call 07826 465 221.

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Event: Young voices in arts, media, race and power

Monday, February 21st, 2011

On Saturday 26th February at 6:30pm there will be a free night of performance-poetry, DJ-ing, a film premiere and workshops involving young people from the ‘Shake! Arts, Media, Race & Power’ course.

Artists include Zena Edwards and Sai Murai (African Writers Abroad), DJ Eric Soul (AFROGROOV) and Ana Tovey (Chocolate Films).

The event will be held at The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG.

Booking for this event is strongly recommended. To book yourself a place, email platformshake@gmail.com

http://www.irr.org.uk/2011/february/bj000015.html

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Ex-public school girl jailed for homophobic hate crime

Monday, February 21st, 2011

An ex-beauty therapy student was jailed for seven years yesterday after being found guilty for the death of Ian Baynham, aged 62, following hostility towards him and his male friend based on their sexual orientation.

Ruby Thomas, then 17, instigated the crime, shouting “f***ing faggot” at Baynham and his male friend as they were getting off a bus on Trafalgar Square, Central London. The co-accused, Joel Alexander, 20, punched Baynham, then Thomas repeatedly kicked him and stamped on his face while he lay on the ground unconscious.

Baynham lay in a coma for 18 days until he died at the Whitechapel hospital in East London.

Thomas, who attended the £12,000-a-year Sydenham High School for Girls, bragged about the killing hours later on Facebook.

Thomas was sentenced 6 years for manslaughter, plus an additional year on account of the homophobic motive. Alexander received 6 years for manslaughter.

After describing the killing as a case of “mindless, drink-fuelled violence”, Judge Richard Hawkins said: “You have a previous conviction for what is described as drunken loutish behaviour and demonstrated hostility to Ian Baynham based on his sexual orientation or presumed sexual orientation.”

The pair, both from Upperwood, south-east London, were convicted last month.

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Rotherham celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month 2011!

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

The ‘Real Life Experience’ Conference will be held on Wednesday Feb 23 at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology (Eastwood Building, Easwood Lane)

For more information and to book your place please contact Pam Buchanan on 01709 822782 or email pam.buchanan@rotherham.gov.uk

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Hate Crime Masterclass

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Stop Hate UK is holding a Hate Crime Awareness Masterclass in London! It will take place on Wednesday 23rd March at 9.30. If you’d like to find out more about the different types of Hate Crime and how it can affect victims and communities, this may be the course for you.

The Session will provide delegates with an insight into the critical issues relative to Hate Incidents and Crime, allowing you to improve awareness within your own organisation and develop effective strategies for supporting victims.

Cost for attending is just £80*(£55 for delegates from voluntary organisations) per delegate .

Email andrew@stophateuk.org for more details.

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