[An alternative to the] Stand Up To Racism Demo - London

posted February 11, 2017 5:24 AM

Edited: Given the problematic elements with Stand up to Racism (please see links in this thread), I'd like to find a better way to take a stand against structures of violence — one that is inclusive, looks out for survivors and creates a safe space for everybody. I've edited this post title, new copy is in brackets. I've moved the original post copy below here, kept for posterity. --- Original post: >Would anybody like to meet up for and/or after the March Against Racism National demonstration on March 18, 2017 in London? >This Stand Up to Racism Demo is for UN Anti-Racism Day. Other UK rallies are happening same day in Glasgow and Cardiff.

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>A list of affordable coaches from all over the UK going to the event.

posted by iamkimiam to Proposed (7 comments total)

I'm planning on taking the Scarborough/York coach (from York) to the demo in London. I've got a free train ticket back, so may stick around for the evening or weekend.
posted by iamkimiam at 5:28 AM on February 11, 2017

Oh my, thank you for these links. I had good intentions here, but I need to rethink this.
posted by iamkimiam at 7:03 AM on February 12, 2017

"We can, and must, build effective anti-racist movements whilst ferociously denying abusers a chance to organise and lead."

That's from the Centring Survivors link posted above. That quote in particular really spoke to me. Thank you again!

I can no longer support Stand up to Racism. I too will look into alternatives to this. Thank you for reaching out to your friends and please share any updates here. I'd love to update this meetup thread with details for an event that we can all get behind.
posted by iamkimiam at 9:05 AM on February 12, 2017

Ah, oops, didn't refresh page before posting; I will check out Sisters Uncut!
posted by iamkimiam at 9:06 AM on February 12, 2017 [1 favorite]

I was going to point out the SWP link as well. Annoying, isn't it? I'll keep an eye on this though.
posted by knapah at 10:35 AM on February 12, 2017

How about supporting the NHS march instead???, because that is REALLY in danger from the post Brexit desire to do a deal with USA healthcare Profit companies.....
posted by Wilder at 11:17 AM on February 12, 2017 [2 favorites]

I love these ideas! However, I'm not going to be able to make it to London (I cancelled and got refunded my bus ticket there with the Stand Up to Racism group, thanks to all the new info shared above). If somebody is able to organise an event for March, that'd be great. I'll keep my eyes peeled for things too (as I look up local events in my area) and if anything else pops up, I'll post it here.
posted by iamkimiam at 9:54 AM on March 2, 2017