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WOW Fest Liverpool – 3rd May 2018

On the 3rd May, Tasha made a keynote speech at WOW Fest in Liverpool at the Black-E on great George Street.

She then joined an panel of incredible people, hosted by Professor David Whyte. The panel, named #Justice4Grenfell, included Joel Benjamin, Pilgrim Tucker and Lowkey.

A wide range of topics was covered, from housing, to the initial and ongoing response by authorities, the media bias that the community faces, the housing crisis and the materials used on the tower, to name a few.

This was a very informative event, and we were able to take some important things away from it – but most importantly, as well as the vast amount of knowledge, we came away with huge support for the campaign, and the community.

Liverpool stands with Grenfell, even more so because of the similar trials and tribulations that the community of Liverpool have faced over many years. We are grateful to have their support.

 

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    Whitehawk Ultras in solidarity with Grenfell

      Our friends at the Whitehawk Ultras in Brighton dedicated their last game of the season to the victims of Grenfell and the fight for justice the community is facing.

      They displayed the Justice4Grenfell Banner throughout the game, and at 72 minutes into the game, they held images of the 72 victims of the disaster up for a moment of silence.

      On Monday 7th, some members attended the Dulwich VS Hendon FC game at the KNK Stadium, and again, they carried the banner, making sure their message was loud and clear – Justice For Grenfell.

      We’d like to thank the Whitehawk Ultras for their ongoing support and solidarity.

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      14th May 2018 – Birmingham Vigil for Grenfell

        After 11 months there is still no justice for Grenfell.

        In London, local residents are having silent marches on the 14th of every month to remember the people who died.

        There will be a solidarity vigil in Birmingham on the 14th of May.

        The vigil will meet at Waterstones, 24-26 High Street, Birmingham, B4 7SL at 17:30pm on the 14th May 2018.

        This event is being organised by Stand Up To Racism, Birmingham Branch.

        The FB event page can be found here: Birmingham Vigil for Grenfell

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        14th May 2018 – Southampton Solidarity March

          A Silent March is being organised to show solidarity with the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

          On June 14th 2017, a devastating fire engulfed the Grenfell Tower block in West London, leaving 72 dead. As a result of this horrific event, many have been left homeless and over 11,000 severely traumatised. While residents and some local councillors have endlessly reached out to the Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council, many questions have yet remained unanswered.

          It’s now time for Southampton ( and surrounding cities/towns/areas) to demonstrate our love and support for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. In times like this we need to come together, so please open your hearts and come as you are, beautiful people.

          The Silent March will start at the Bargate, meeting for 18:00 to start walking at 18:30. The march will end at the O2 Guildhall Square with keynote speakers finishing off the event.

          The FB Event Page can be found here: Southampton Solidarity March

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          The Shadow of Grenfell: Austerity, Gentrification and the Housing Crisis

            Yvette spoke at a Public Meeting hosted by Waltham Forest Unite Branch on Wednesday 25th April. The meeting was titled –
            The Shadow of Grenfell: Austerity, Gentrification and the Housing Crisis.
            Yvette spoke about the Social, Historical, economical and political issues of  housing in Notting Hill. She drew a link with the current situation of the Windrush Generation and their experience of finding safe and affordable housing when they came to the UK;  Their experience of poor Housing Conditions and ruthless Landlords through to moving to social housing and the development of Housing Associations in the area. Managed decline of social housing – people moving out of the area and she also looked at the adverse impact on the local economy with the pricing out of businesses both in buildings on the Portobello Road market.
            Additionally, she spoke of how gentrification was leading to the breaking up of a long standing diverse community and a new high priced purchasing community that doesn’t integrate.
            Yvette said,
            “The Atrocity that happened at Grenfell Tower shows us every thing that is wrong with our society. Inequality, Profit and Greed before people, discrimination, deregulation, the decline of public services, privatisation all have a hand in in what occurred.”