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Anti-racism

10
Oct
A full colour illustration of Union Jack flags hanging from strands of barbed wire set against a pale green/grey background

Common Ground

I blinked through the sunlight dancing in the trees, feeling, in that moment, at one with the world. Until I saw it. There, attached to a pole on a caravan, flapping in the cool breeze like a sharp slap: an England flag.
13 min read
06
Oct
“Music is the Key to Radical Resistance” — Los Fastidios

“Music is the Key to Radical Resistance” — Los Fastidios

Italian anti-fascist ska punk heroes Los Fastidios are returning to Stroud this month for what promises to be a second sold-out gig in two years.
5 min read
01
Oct
Gloucester Welcomes Refugees

Gloucester Welcomes Refugees

A peaceful, non-confrontational gathering will be held in Gloucester on Sunday 5 October to show support for people seeking asylum and challenge attempts to stoke division and racism.
3 min read
26
Jan
Crowds gather in front of the Stroud Red Band at Lansdown Hall at the beginning of the memorial.

“For a Better Future” — Holocaust Memorial Day

Each year, the people of Stroud come together to commemorate the Holocaust, reflecting on the horrors of fascism and persecution and renewing their commitment to ensure such atrocities are never repeated.
7 min read
09
Oct
Reclaiming narratives: Telling our stories, reimagining our futures

Reclaiming narratives: Telling our stories, reimagining our futures

As a part of October National Black History Month in the UK, local groups Stroud Against Racism and Black Ark Media are leading local celebrations with a two-day Black History Month Festival event in Stroud on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 at the Trinity Rooms, Field Road, GL5 2HZ.
7 min read
20
Aug
Stroud Stands Defiant

Stroud Stands Defiant

In the wake of the horrific attacks in Southport and a wave of Islamophobia and rioting across the country, the people of Stroud came together to say that we stand together in support of everyone in our communities
24 min read
27
Jun
Letter to the Editor — Hitler apologist is standing to be Stroud's MP

Letter to the Editor — Hitler apologist is standing to be Stroud's MP

Cheltenham-based Saskia Whitfield - who is being promoted by The Light - is standing in Stroud as an independent candidate for Parliament. A look into her social media reveals a deeply ingrained pattern of homophobic and antisemitic values.
2 min read
27
Mar
It's time for us all to take a stand against Nazism and the Far Right

It's time for us all to take a stand against Nazism and the Far Right

Local anti-racist groups have warned that the planned Nazi meetings are not an isolated incident – and have invited everyone to a public meeting at 3pm on Saturday 30 March.
4 min read
23
Mar
Showing hate the Red Card: welcoming asylum seekers to our district

Showing hate the Red Card: welcoming asylum seekers to our district

Here is a story of a moment of warmth and hope in an obscure rural corner of our district. A story that shows you can fix a little bit of the broken world and push back against the hate with a smile and a hand of friendship.
11 min read
23
Mar
Stroud responds to news of planned Nazi meetings

Stroud responds to news of planned Nazi meetings

Stroud community leaders are meeting on 30 March at 3pm in the Trinity Rooms to discuss how to challenge a local event promoting Hitler and antisemitism
2 min read