Join us at VFD for an important and insightful talk on Gay / Lesbian & Queer cultural movements in Hackney within the context of other human rights struggles and intersectional overlaps (gender, race, class and religion).
We'll think about the link between the radical history and politics of Hackney and how that attracts queer arts communities which in turn attracts investment and gentrification which then means they are no longer welcome or can afford to live in the area.
Richard and Kieran Kirkwood.
80-year-old Richard is a former senior lecturer of social science at London Met University is Hackney born and bred and was involved as a young man in the politics of the area and was a regular 'space keeper 'at Speakers Corner on Ridley Road Market in efforts to keep Nazi's off the Corner. He was involved with many unions from the 70's onwards as well as organising movements, groups and individuals. He is still an activist and has incredible knowledge and insights of Hackney's history and can relate them to movements happening nationally and internationally.
A review of one of Richard's lectures...
Kieran continues the work of their father to make the world a better place for all. They have been involved in many collectives and arts communities in Hackney and across London and celebrates his QTIPOC community in East London. Kieran is an organiser for London's Renters Union, the POC collective and climate movement Wretched of the Earth and Save Ridley Road.
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Pride 365
Hackney Council launched its Hackney Pride 365 programme to celebrate the borough’s historic, diverse and boundary-breaking LGBTQI+ communities in 2017.
The programme runs throughout the year, with community-led events – that include everything from gardening clubs to club nights, picnics to film screenings, history walks to business events – at some of Hackney’s most popular venues and outdoor spaces.
For a catalogue of events that have taken place since 2017 go the Hackney Council Pride 365 web page.
Keep up to date on everything that’s happening by following Hackney Pride 365 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.