Anti-Fascist Network

Tower Hamlet residents and anti-fascists host a community gathering prior to EDL Counter-mobilisation on 7th September

Event: An evening of Resistance to Fascism and Racism in the East End
Date: Saturday 31st August, 6pm – 12am
Location: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage St (off Brick Lane), London E1 5LJ
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On Saturday 31st August, the Bengali, Jewish, English, Irish and other varied communities of London’s East End will come together to celebrate and discuss working class resistance to racism and fascism, both past and present.

The event called “An evening of Resistance to Fascism and Racism in the East End” is organised by the national Anti-Fascist Network (AFN) and is taking place near Whitechapel’s famous Brick Lane. It will run from 6pm to 12 midnight at The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage St (off Brick Lane), London E1 5LJ. Entry is free though donations will be welcome.

There will be distinguished speakers such as Daniel Trilling, author of “Bloody Nasty People”, a profile of the British National Party; Julie Begum, founding member of Women Unite Against Racism; and Max Levitas, a veteran from the Battle of Cable Street. Participation, ideas and argument from the audience is very much encouraged.

Natasha Weldon, a spokesperson for the AFN, said:

?This event is an important warm-up to AFN’s counter-mobilisation in Altab Ali Park to oppose the EDL from 11am on September 7th. This is our community and we will come out in force to defend it. Racism is not welcome is East London, and we will make sure that the EDL will not pass.?

So expect film, food and lively debate as reflections from previous struggles will be put forward to inform the upcoming mobilisation against the English Defence League’s march to Tower Hamlets on Saturday 7th September. All anti-racists and local community members are welcome but EDL members clearly will not be.

After the discussion, music will be provided with a DJ set by Asian Dub Foundation member Pandit G.

Since the murder of Lee Rigby, Tommy Robinson and the EDL have seen their support and media profile surge dramatically. This unprecedented coming together of various anti-racist campaigners, activists and community members demonstrates the strength of opposition the EDL will face on the 7th of September.
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For more information see http://www.ldn-afn.org

The event is also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/227068907446077/?ref=2

Or contact the AFN on afncontact@riseup.net

Brilliant event organised by London Anti-Fascists in the run up to the Stop EDL demo in a few weeks.

6pm ’til midnight, Sat 31 Aug
The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
Free entry / donations

Speakers * Discussion * Food * Organising * DJ’s
Max Levitas veteran of the battle of Cable St (tbc)
Lousie P on 100 Years of Anti-Fascism
Pandit G from legendary Asian Dub Foundation is speaking and playing a DJ set
Daniel Trilling, author of “Bloody Nasty People”
Julie Begum, founder member of Women Unite Against Racism

A chance to debate, discuss, organise and socialise for the whole community.  Get in touch if you want to bring your kids and are interested in using the kids space for this event.

One month to go and it is time to get mobilising for the biggest turnout possible against the EDL in Tower Hamlets.

The racists are mobilising nationally to descend on London’s East End but they won’t get to intimidate people and parade their hatred through the streets unopposed.

So what are you going to do? On the day we’ll do everything we can to disrupt their plans. As ever, numbers on the street are critical and the most important thing is to show up and bring as many friends, neighbours and colleagues with you. If you can sort transport from elsewhere in the country all the better.

And if you can get involved before the day email ldnantifascists@riseup.net to say what you can do. Want to help with legal defence? Or join the working groups on publicity, mobilisation or networking? Have a particular skill or job you can take on? E.g. translating flyers, free printing, a mate who works at the EDL’s favourite coach company? Want to be sent stickers or flyers or electronic copies for you to distribute in your area? Be as specific as possible when you email. Updates and downloadable resources will be posted on this site so check in again before the 7th. See you on the streets.

Anti-Fascist Network