October 1 marks the start of Black History Month. It was first celebrated in London in 1987 and aims to shine a spotlight on the achievements, lives and contributions of Black people that are all too often hidden and neglected. Each year there is a different focus. This year's theme is 'Honouring Our Communities'. Events are taking place all around the […]
In October 1936, thousands of Londoners gathered to stop Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists marching through the East End. Fascism will not pass The fascists aimed to win support by dividing Londoners at a time of economic crisis, as have many other political groups past and present. Their march targeted the East End’s large Jewish community – who they […]
World AIDS Day is held every year on 1 December, and is a time to remember those we have lost to HIV. The red ribbon is the international symbol for HIV awareness and support for people living with HIV. But for our community, it’s more than a ribbon. It’s remembering everyone lost to HIV. It’s a promise to support people […]