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Windrush Day Socially-Distanced Celebrations

Windrush Day on Monday 22 June, is a time to celebrate the huge contributions of the Windrush generation and there has never been a more important time to celebrate.

Published: 19 June 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:31 PM
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Parliament must learn the lessons of the Windrush Scandal, end racist hostile environment policies.

Parliament must learn the lessons of the Windrush Scandal, end racist hostile environment policies.

At a time when the Black Lives Matter movement has highlighted the systematic racism that exists in our country Parliament is debating new immigration laws. They must learn the lessons of the Windrush Scandal, end racist hostile environment policies and redesign a system that is rooted in humanity, dignity and respect.

Stand up for migrants’ rights and tell your MP to end the hostile environment once and for all, use Liberty’s quick and easy tool to email them now.

Doorstep celebration

Lambeth City Council are calling on residents to join them in a doorstep celebration on Monday 22 June, by tuning into a broadcast of Desmond Dekker’s, ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ on Colourful Radio and singing alone, at 10:27am – which references the 1,027 passengers who were aboard the Windrush when it docked at Tilbury on 22 June 1948.

Those living outside of Lambeth can join in too! Find out more, and download the song, lyrics and artwork on Lambeth Council’s website.

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Black Lives in Music Launch YourSafetyYourSay Survey on Bullying and Harassment in the Music Industry

The survey will inform government legislation, the work of the new Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority and the wider music industry. It will also be used to support BLiM’s forthcoming Anti Racist Code of Conduct. Members are encouraged to share their experiences.

Published: 19 April 2024

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Representing Our Scottish Members at STUC Congress 2024

This week we attended the annual Scottish Trades Union Congress with MU Delegates Christine Cooper and Ben Lunn, who discussed the importance of music education, community arts in Scotland and establishing a Music Expo Office for the country. All three of our motions were passed unanimously.

Published: 18 April 2024

Read more about Representing Our Scottish Members at STUC Congress 2024
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