Dalston Superstore, TEDxHackney and Culture Device are to present a day of talks on a subject close to our hearts: the current anti-LGBT atrocities being committed in Russia.
Says spokesperson Rachael Williams: ‘With the Winter Olympics rapidly approaching and potentially putting both fans and athletes in real personal danger, now is the time for action.’
‘As the host borough for the Olympics last year, Hackney is an ideal place for discussions on this subject to take place.’
A range of influential speakers, activists and artists will discuss the crisis, talk about how to raise awareness and try to work out where the solution might lie.
Speakers confirmed include
The event will be on Sunday 6 October at the Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick from 1pm onwards. There will be DJs and drinking afterwards.
Tickets are priced at £8 with proceeds going towards the Peter Tatchell Foundation. For information and to book, see Eventbrite’s website or Facebook event.
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