Today is Windrush Day - and let's be clear, we should refuse to let the Tory government, who co-opted the creation of this day for their own sinister means, get away with their continued despicable treatment of black British Caribbean people. Celebrate but don't forget.

There are up to 57,000 victims of the #WindrushScandal Only 1,275 people have applied for compensation so far. Just 60 have received any. This is a scandal in itself. On #WindrushDay, the Government must speed up the compensation process. theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/j…

Trans people deserve bodily autonomy and free, safe, legal and local health services, like everyone else. This article traces the recent history of the rise in transphobia in British "feminism" which is starting to raise its ugly head here in Ireland. vice.com/en_uk/article/…

Olive Morris would have turned 68 today. We would like to thank Olive and all #Black women who actively work to make #Britain a safer place for Black people. Some of our interviewees, such as @EAnionwu, continued their #activism alongside their careers in the #NHS. #BlackHistory

qujunktions.bandcamp.com/album/hold-mus… <<< ‘Hold Music’ by the @Qujunktions family - poetry made the cover art as well as an amazing track ♥️ also with music from LARAAJI @PDaijing SUNARAW #bonventure inside - please have a listen and enjoy 🖖

Today Ireland & beyond mourns the loss of #JohnHume "Difference is the essence of humanity...it should...never be the source of hatred or conflict. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity." Words to live by. Rest in peace.

If you want to see an example of someone not just talking the talk. Politicians take note.

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I’ve written for Dazed calling for justice for Jacob Blake, setting out why systemic racism is not only about police brutality but the unequal impact of the climate crisis, exclusion from economic opportunity, unequal educational outcomes, and beyond dazeddigital.com/politics/artic…

"Considering 75 per cent of the British population consumes its news via television, it’s even more crucial for broadcast journalism to ensure ethical reporting" bit.ly/3ixVd5C

We are honoured to publish this letter from members of the UK and Irish publishing community. We didn't coordinate it but we joyfully participate and share. thesecondshelf.com/digest/a-messa…

More than 200 writers and publishers sign letter in support of trans and non-binary people theguardian.com/books/2020/sep…

If you can do one thing for me tonight, sign the petition 👇🏾 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/5542… It’s time we put party politics aside and worked together to find a long-term sustainable solution to child food poverty in the UK. Implement the 3 asks. I appreciate you all ♥️

How can you support the #EndSARS movement outside of Nigeria??? The staff at gal-dem have created a resource of things you can do to support the protesters facing horrific violence and we will be regularly updating it. gal-dem.com/how-to-support…

A MAP OF ALL THE ORGS OFFERING FREE MEALS! 🍽️🥗🍔🍜🍕🍝 Nearly 170 organisations are now offering free meals for children this half term. Check out the map here: google.com/maps/d/u/2/edi… And please share widely! #FreeSchoolMeals #AllOfUsTogether #EndChildFoodPoverty

Read some of our kid DC's research from her time with CambridgeGender @ bsky.social on gender, hunger-striking and the Troubles

URGENT APPEAL!! Artist-run Rhubaba is under threat of demolition. You have until 7TH APRIL to object, here is an objection template: docs.google.com/document/d/1FE… Please help resist the loss of this vital artist-run space in the city! Council portal: citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/app… 👀💻🖱️

Boycott Divest Zabludowicz(BDZ) condemns Israel’s ongoing, escalating violence towards Palestine. BDZ reiterates demands to boycott Zabludowicz Arts Trust. Owned by Tamares Group, the Trust is founded on arms, military maintenance contracts + illegal construction on occupied land

'For a Free Palestine: Films by Palestinian Women' is now LIVE, free worldwide in English & Arabic. Donations go to causes facilitating medical, legal, & infrastructure aid on the ground. Work by 15+ women filmmakers! For a month; films added throughout 🇵🇸 another-screen.com