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Events from the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre

30 May 2012

Kath Locke Memorial Lecture (13 June) * Remembering Faiz - Faiz Ahmed Faiz: A Radical Internationalist Poet From Pakistan (27 June).

Kath Locke Memorial Lecture
13 June (5.30-8pm)
Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre, Sackville Street Building

This first Kath Locke Memorial Lecture will explore the nature of Black Activism in Britain in the 1930s and 1940s, and in particular look to the contribution of Manchester based activist Ras Makonnen. Delivered by Maria Noble.

The talk is completely free and there will be refreshments.

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Remembering Faiz - Faiz Ahmed Faiz: A Radical Internationalist Poet From Pakistan
27 June (5.30–7.30pm)
The Martin Harris Centre

An illustrated lecture of the great Pakistani poet, writer, journalist and political activist Faiz Ahmed Faiz, delivered by Mohsin Zulfiqar and Fabbeh Husein with Lifting the Lid.

This event will include:

  • A general introduction to Faiz, his life, contexts, work and significance.
  • Examples of his work - readings with translations; music and visuals, selected film excerpts.
  • Analysis and discussion of Faiz’s internationalism, what his work tells us about alternative political movements in Pakistan, and how he is still relevant to current day events.

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We hope to see you at both events!