In collaboration & solidarity…

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These are notable historical and community events submitted to us, or that have been held by us, or in conjunction with campaigns and third parties.

Please Note: Items are listed alphabetically and not in date order.

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Art & Soul Voices from Death Row >

Art & Soul ‘Voices from Death Row’ was a small event with a big spirit, and everyone who attended was touched by the messages of hope and solidarity that affected all that were present.

INJUSTICE & MOVE screenings >

Indymedia Birmingham, in conjunction with the Mikey Powell Campaign, screened Injustice, and a short filmed interview with Ramona Africa of the US based MOVE group.

Injustice CD Launch >

On the stage in the small upstairs bar of Catch 22, right in the centre of Hoxton, Pat Coker, the mother of Paul Coker, shakes with rage, “We will go on fighting! Until the day we die.”

Mikey Memorial & Injustice CD >

Family & friends of the Mikey Powell campaign held a commemorative event on the third anniversary of his death in police custody, and to help promote the new Sounds of Injustice CD.

Moving Forward Together >

The event bought together families and artists including renowned poet Benjamin Zephaniah, cousin of Mikey Powell, to help launch a major new campaign, and share their stories.

S.W.A.M.P. 81 >

The battle between police and residents in Brixton in April 1981 was the most significant outbreak of civil disorder in 20th century London.
The disturbances influenced similar outbreaks in the cities of Liverpool, Bradford and Birmingham.

Their Memory Lingers On >

An article submitted by one of our readers in the aftermath of UK protests against Israel’s Assault on Gaza, and the many innocent killed and maimed in the brutal attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people.

Together We Are >

This was a vibrant night of live music, arts and poetry commemorating the death of Mikey Powell, who died in police custody in September 2003, and in support of Tony Egbuna Ford, an innocent black man awaiting a death sentence in Texas, USA.

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“The greatest weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the minds of the oppressed themselves“

Howard League for Penal Reform | The Innocence Project of Florida | The Fawcett Society | Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health | Kids Against the Death Penalty | Liberty Human Rights | INQUEST | Home Office (UK) | IPCC | United Campaign Against Police Violence | Human Writes

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