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Film: Who We Were: A Chronicle of Racism in America

Showroom Cinema, but you can watch online if you prefer
Taking American Civil Liberties Union deputy legal director Jeffery Robinson’s groundbreaking talk on the history of anti-Black racism in America as a starting point, Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America interweaves archival material, and interviews that chronicle Robinson’s meetings with change-makers throughout history. The film explores the enduring legacy of white supremacy and our collective responsibility to…
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Sheffield Town Hall
The Extinction Rebellion main focus this week is the national Resist G7 Day of Action. Come along tomorrow and bring banners and placards and join the Sheffield Climate Campaign Umbrella Group COP26 Action Committee, with trade unionists, direct action networks, climate justice groups, students and youth, migrant and racial justice networks, and community groups, taking to the streets in Sheffield.…
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Talk: Trade as if People Matter

Online
An online talk by Nick Dearden, Director of Global Justice Now, as part of the 2021 Festival of Debate. He will lay bare how far modern international trade deals are going in adopting and entrenching the principle that maximising short-term corporate profit should override any protections for us, and our planet. Drawing on his new book, Trade Secrets: The Truth…
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Worker Co-ops: How to Get Started

Online
If you have a social or community project where people-focused work practices and worker-ownership would help, it’s time to look at co-operatives. Siôn Whellens, a very expert and respected worker organiser presents this webinar, where you can learn: What is a worker co-op? The practicalities of setting up a worker co-op, and where to research further support. Worker co-op organising…
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Sheffield Transport Question Time

Online Zoom
Effective transport is a key part of a successful city. Tune in to hear what the Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green parties have to say about transport issues for Sheffield, plus the views of others. The panel will be chaired by Trisha Cooper, an experienced broadcast journalist who has spent 20 years working for the BBC both nationally and locally. The…
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Talks For Change: Healthcare for Asylum Seekers

Online
South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG) presents the third of its Talks For Change, a series of monthly talks highlighting issues facing migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, to amplify the voices of those struggling for justice and inspire you to get involved in these campaigns. Hear from those with lived experience of these issues, alongside academics and on-the-ground…
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