Amada Silva fled the political situation in her native country and moved to the UK with her family. Over the past four decades she has lived and worked in this country, helping numerous people in difficult situations. Benjamin Serra “Forget your name, from now on, you are refugees […]
Multiculture
When migration is also work
A 4000 Km journey between Lisbon and Senegal several times a year in an old Peugeot 504 demands many practical and social skills as well as courage and determination. A journey across cultures through multiple racisms by a 62-year old Senegalese man which challenges Western stereotypes about migrants. Graham […]
Not safe to be me
– The impromptu march that took our anger to the PM’s doorstep – On 29th June 2022, the streets of central London were flooded with colour as an impromptu march made its way to Downing Street. Felix F Fern The #NotSafeToBeMe protest was called to demand that the […]
Language expresses identity
Slang is used both to stereotype minority communities, and used by minorities to assert their own identity, as the changing usage of ‘wetback’ illustrates. N.O.R.A. raps: “Todos mis amigos en el block ahora stand up”. A light-hearted account of the traps and the humour arising from learning a foreign language. […]
Those migrant journeys
Migration statistics and policies hide the subjective experiences of migrating people. The hidden violence of controls pushes unpleasant sights away from European eyes. Forgotten film images bring the past to life and restore precious memories of loved ones to those who remain. Graham Douglas How can cinema respond […]
















