#Solidarity

Posted on June 5, 2020 by JtoJ in Education, Events, History, International, News

Seeing George Floyd murdered in front of our eyes and the eruption of pain and rage which followed, has galvanised a phenomenal determination around the world to bring real, systemic change. It was a tipping point for those who are tired of yet another atrocity.

Benjamin Zephaniah said the number and range of people speaking out and marching in solidarity gives us hope, but the road is long. The work of Journey to Justice is an ongoing response to centuries of racism.

Racism is woven into the …

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National Gathering and AGM October 26th

Posted on November 29, 2019 by JtoJ in Events, News, Volunteers

We welcomed members, volunteers and partners from Liverpool, Norfolk, Sheffield, Bristol, Leicester, London and Middlesbrough. The morning was spent developing ideas for our Economic (In)Justice project which was very fruitful indeed.

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Black Xperience evening at Norbury Manor Business & Enterprise College, Croydon October 17th

Posted on November 29, 2019 by JtoJ in Education, Events, News

Tania Aubeelack spoke powerfully on behalf of JtoJ. She talked about the Mangrove 9 campaign for justice, focused on the role of Althea Lecointe Jones, physician and leader of the UK Black Power Movement.

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Islington Peace assemblies- September 2019

Posted on October 31, 2019 by JtoJ in Education, Events

We were delighted to be invited by Islington Faiths Forum (IFF) Director, Roz Miller, to work in partnership with members of the forum to present assemblies to schools in Islington on the theme of peace. Read all about our visit here.

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The Local and The Global of Black Radicalism at Cambridge University CRASSH

Posted on August 28, 2019 by JtoJ in Events

This session focused on our work with local communities in the UK, including those tackling racial inequality. We made connections to key actors including Bayard Rustin, Paul Robeson & more recent activists.

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Kick It Out Live – 25th anniversary event at Plexal, Stratford 23rd August 2018

Posted on August 23, 2018 by JtoJ in Events

I really enjoyed celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Kick It Out. It was well-hosted and everyone who attended the event had a genuine passion and commitment to transform the world of football into a better and more inclusive place.  Carrie, Martin, Parul, Pat, Tamla and I ran a stall showing our films and examples of how our work links with various sports.

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Train of Thoughts

Posted on April 3, 2018 by JtoJ in Events, Volunteers

Watching the plaque honoring Fredrick Douglass be unveiled is such an empowering experience. This is the very house where he stayed and was able to eventually buy his freedom. This is a beautiful honor and tribute to such a dark time in history.

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Racism, war and poverty today – echoing MLK’s Newcastle speech in 1967

Posted on December 12, 2017 by JtoJ in Events, Volunteers

‘There are three urgent and indeed great problems that we face not only in the United States of America but all over the world today. That is the problem of racism, the problem of war and the problem of poverty.’

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Syrian George by Martin Spafford

Posted on May 26, 2017 by JtoJ in Events, History

The true story of St. George: child soldier, migrant, prisoner of conscience, murdered for his beliefs

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Extraordinary conference on Civil Rights Documentary Cinema and the 1960s at the British Academy, London 24-26 May 2016

Posted on April 22, 2016 by JtoJ in Events

Extraordinary conference with internationally acclaimed film makers, historians& activists on Civil Rights Documentary Cinema and the 1960s: Transatlantic Conversations on History, Race and Rights at the British Academy, London 24-26 May 2016

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