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Dr Paul Stephenson OBE and Journey to Justice

Posted on November 12, 2024 by in Events, History, News

In October 2017 at the Bristol cathedral launch of our civil rights exhibition we were delighted to welcome our patron Paul Stephenson and his wife Joyce. Even though he was already suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Paul’s warm energy, commitment and support for justice shone through. It was a deep honour to have him as our patron and his whole life of activism has inspired us.

Along with Guy Bailey, Owen Henry and Roy Hackett – also at the launch – Paul organised the 1963 Bristol Bus Boycott, now recognised as a key moment in UK antiracist history. He was galvanised in …

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Journey to Justice is 10 years old!

Posted on October 29, 2024 by in News

At Conway Hall, London on June 21st 2014 Journey to Justice was officially launched.

On Saturday 21st September we celebrated with a joyful party at Friends House, London.

It was wonderful to see so many old friends and new at the party, both in person and via Zoom!

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Thank you Herman Ouseley

Posted on October 8, 2024 by in History, News

Journey to Justice (JtoJ) will always be honoured to have had Baron Herman Ouseley, one of the UK’s most outstanding public servants, as a founding and distinguished patron.

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Journey to Justice partnership with Bowie State University, Maryland, USA 

Posted on April 21, 2024 by in News

Journey to Justice was approached by Bowie State University last year and asked if we might provide activities linked to social justice for a group of students visiting the UK during their Spring break 2024.

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Disabled Rights and the Covid Enquiry

Posted on February 23, 2024 by in News

Post by Journey to Justice volunteer Rona Topaz.

Everyone knows about what happened in the care homes during the Covid-19 outbreak. Some even went so far as to suggest that those residents who caught the virus were helped to a speedier departure.

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Set Our Feet In Glory

Posted on January 10, 2023 by in Education, Events, News

We organised the sessions in East London in collaboration with the creative team of the musical Set Our Feet in Glory.

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Leicester Human Rights Arts and Film Festival

Posted on December 19, 2022 by in Economic Injustice, Events, News

What a night of arts and human rights! On Monday 5th December, Journey to Justice were invited to speak at the 9th annual Leicester Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (LHRAFF).

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Grassroots storytelling and community building for economic justice

Posted on November 22, 2022 by in Economic Injustice, Events, News

The event was held at the University of Nottingham and brought together a variety of people, including academics from the distinct fields of politics and fashion, local trade union organisers, and members of Sharewear Clothing Scheme and the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation. 

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‘The Long Shadow of Class’ is launched

Posted on November 3, 2022 by in Economic Injustice, Events, News

The Long Shadow of Class was launched at Resource for London – a community organisation hub – on October 18th 2022. After watching our film, the wide-ranging audience were treated to a panel discussing the perpetuation of ‘classism’ and the necessity to involve those most affected by economic injustice in policy making.

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THE LONG SHADOW OF CLASS: Understanding inequality and galvanising change.

Posted on September 20, 2022 by in Economic Injustice, Events, News

During Eradication of Poverty Week (17-23 October, 2022), our timely film will be launched in London on Tuesday 18th October at Resource for London.

Screenings will be held at:
Pop Recs in Sunderland on Thursday 20th October and
Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham on Saturday 22nd October.

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