‘Growing Pains for Museums’ On the destruction of art for activism
Co-curator, Sehar Mehmood, unpacks the complexities of working in the the museum sector, highlighting the political nature of the space, the challenges of representation, debates on activism and the need for museums to address social issues openly.
When Paul Robeson Came to Queen’s Park
Govanhill has long been known as a place of resistance, where solidarity spills over into protest, and where people aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe in. This article on civil rights activist, Paul Robeson’s visit to Queen’s Park makes up part of our Timeline of Resistance piece. This was featured in our latest issue on community action, showcasing a few inspiring actions that happened locally.
Black History Month 2023: What’s Happening in Govanhill?
Black History Month returns with another year of events to celebrate the lives and achievements of Black people in Britain and highlight the injustice they continue to face through political and structural inequalities. So we listed all the local events surrounding Black History Month.