We are living in the era of Donald Trump’s racism and the growth of support for the far right across Europe.
In Britain we see the Tory government disgusting treatment of the Windrush generation exposing the racism at the heart of their immigration policy. They scapegoat migrants, refugees and the Muslim community and play with the future of EU nationals in Brexit negotiations.
In these circumstances we want to build the biggest possible broad based anti-racist movement across Britain.
That means building the movements roots in every town and city.
The event will be held in Birmingham but will be encouraging involvement and support from organisations across the entirety of the Midlands.
Tickets are free but we encourage those who can to buy a ticket. Click here to register
- Speakers and workshop facilitators include:
Clare Short will open the conference
Chris Williamson MP Derby North
Wilf Sullivan TUC Eq Officer
Roger McKenzie Unison Assist Gen Sec
Howard Beckett Unite Assist Gen Sec
Lee Barron TUC Midlands Reg Sec
Nita Sanghera UCU VP Elect
Salma Yaqoob
Dr Antonio Perra MEND
Charlie Williams Children of the Windrush Movement
Dr Abosaif Nihal B’ham Egyptians
John Holmwood co-author ‘Countering Extremism in British Schools, the truth about the Trojan Horse affair’
David Rosenberg
Louise Reagan ex Pres NEU/NUT section
Phil Turner NUJ Rotherham
Alison Cope Mother of Joshua Ribera and youth violence & positive choice campaigner
Rose Brown Unison NEC
Dave Muritu UCU NEC Equality
Rhiannon Lockley UCU NEC
The emphasis of the conference is on building the anti-racist movement in our workplaces, colleges and communities.
Sessions on:
After Windrush, making the environment hostile for racists
Racism, antisemitism and Islamophobia – how do we stop the rise of the right?
Prevent, Trojan Horse and opposing Islamophobia
Deaths in custody, no justice no peace, why black lives matter
Football for all – who are the FLA
Love Music Hate Racism – culture and the fight against racism
Building solidarity with refugees
Defending the rights of migrants and EU workers
Rest room / Prayer room available.