Carpenter Room, Sheffield Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 1XZ
A special Pride Month film screening of Queerama, created from the treasure trove of the British Film Institute archives. It covers a century of gay experiences – persecution and prosecution, injustice, love and desire, identity, secrets, forbidden encounters, sexual liberation and pride. The soundtrack weaves the lyrics and music of John Grant and Hercules & Love Affair with the images…
Community Kino Pop-Up Cinema presents a film about the civil rights struggle for black equality in the USA. The story of the Black Panthers, Fred Hampton & the FBI’s violent role in his downfall. Activist Fred Hampton became Chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party – a target for the government, the FBI, and the Chicago Police. But to…
Want to learn more about protest poetry? Poems can express feelings and capture people’s attention. Join The Writers Workshop to hear about the history of protest poems, and try writing your own. Tickets from £8. Thanks to Sheffield website Our Fave Places for this information.
Central United Reformed Church, 60 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JB
The Annual General Meeting of South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG). Everyone is invited to attend, discuss the work over the past year, and help make plans for the next. Come and enjoy home-made Kurdish pastries as well. The guest speaker is Maria Vasquez from the Chile 50 Years campaign. Maria will talk about the campaign, marking 50…
Howard Street opposite Millennium Galleries S1 1WB
South Yorkshire Climate Alliance holds a regular silent climate vigil in Sheffield city centre, a time to stand or sit in the street, and silently bear witness to the urgency of the situation. They welcome people of all faiths and none, and also welcome people with disabilities (contact if you require help to join in). Wear black if you wish. Spare…
