A Story of Anti Racism in the US and UK

A Story of Anti Racism in the US and UK

In university Robert became active in politics on the campus where the Students for a Democratic Society had been formed. He ran a political campaign demanding equal rights for all and then joined a small group of University of Michigan students to go to Montgomery Alabama. MLK had asked for white students to help present a demand to the racist governor George Wallace to allow the second Selma march to be allowed to proceed in peace. Robert’s groups were savagely attacked by mounted KKK, supported by state troopers on motorbikes.

Leadership: The Journey by Geraldine Sharpe Newton

Leadership: The Journey by Geraldine Sharpe Newton

“What I discovered, early in work, was that not all leaders are real leaders. 

Some people have experience way beyond their position in the hierarchy and although not actually in charge, these people should be listened to…”

TCFT in Brussels (February 2018)

TCFT in Brussels (February 2018)

Following a series of discussions and workshops on the involvement of young people in policymaking and cultural activities, a small group from TCFT joined together in Brussels for a visit of the European Parliament, as well as a programme of workshops and presentations on the various things we can do to improve our communities and the future cultural relationship between the UK and our neighbours across Europe (and the world). 

Urban Playground Team and Street Arts and Social Justice Conference, European Parliament, Brussels

Urban Playground Team and Street Arts and Social Justice Conference, European Parliament, Brussels

Recently UPGTeam's spokesperson Alister attended an EU conference on Street Arts and how Street Theatre can deal with issues of social justice. It was a big deal for us to speak at the world's most transparent and open parliament, and we've since been asked by quite a few people for a copy of what we said. You can find the full text below. It'll take 10 minutes to read. It does involve Brexit. Enjoy!

TCFT in Srebernica | July 2017

TCFT in Srebernica | July 2017

“I must express my gratitude to Marko Stankovic and Irena Ganescu for their vision, bravery, hard work and excellence in creating a seemless set of events, and for taking such care of Tina and myself.”