Tag Archives: anti-imperialism

Viva Carol, our convenor. No one tougher, no one meaner

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Gavin Brown

Carol Brickley, the Convenor of the City of London Anti-Apartheid Group throughout the 12 years of its existence, died in September. Carol was central to the formation of City Group and her revolutionary communist politics played a key role in … Continue reading →

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“Youth Activism and Solidarity” out in paperback in March

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Gavin Brown

The paperback edition of Youth Activism and Solidarity: The Non-Stop Picket against Apartheid will finally be published in March 2019. Watch this space for details of a launch event in London for the new paperback edition.

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Launching the Non-Stop Picket, 19 April 1986

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Gavin Brown

The Non-Stop Picket of the South African Embassy started on 19 April 1986. The proposal for the Non-Stop Picket had been made at the City of London Anti-Apartheid Group’s Annual General Meeting in January of that year and plans for … Continue reading →

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Forging a spear in the side of imperialism (and re-assembling burnt-out activists)

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Gavin Brown

Many of the stories posted on this blog recount tales of daring and defiance or celebrate political victories. It is important to remember those stories, but any attempt to seriously tell the history of a social movement also has to … Continue reading →

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