General Impressions on the March The Smiley Culture March for Justice took place the weekend before last and was a resounding success. About 1,500-2,000 people marched from Wandsworth Road to New Scotland Yard in militant but peaceful formation. My marching partner History Is Made At Night has already written his account of the day, so …
ONE LOVE ONE AIM Southbank Club 124 -130 Wandsworth Road SW8 2DL proceeding to New Scotland Yard SMILEY CULTURE MARCH FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. Saturday 16th April 2011 – Assemble at 12 noon Its time to bring an end to all deaths in custody. Please do now allow your emotions to compromise …
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A slightly odd article by Dr Perry Stanislas has appeared in The Voice entitled “Why We Must Not Rush To Judgement Over Smiley Culture’s Knife Death”. It’s odd because it wastes no time in arguing for the case that David Emmanuel may have killed himself and pouring scorn on others who say he may have …
“I’m not surprised people are suspicious” London Mayor Boris Johnson on David Emmanuel’s death. “Cops must be filmed to prevent deaths in custody” Patrick Augustus (Patrick is best known for writing the novel “Baby Father” (X-Press, 1994) which was then turned into a TV series. But he also served time in the British reggae scene.) …
The campaign for Justice for Smiley Culture (aka David Emmanuel) continues apace. It has been heartening to see the family make links with other deaths related to police activity such as that of Ian Tomlinson (who was killed by police two years ago whilst walking home during the G20 protests), and the more recent case …
Justice for Smiley Culture Campaign at City Hall – and Wembley Arena! Furious scenes at the Metropolitan Police Authority meeting at City Hall today as David Emmanuel’s death was discussed. The disruption to the meeting was covered by both the Guardian and the Evening Standard. The Standard’s coverage was criticised by campaigners, not least because its …
The Emmanuel family has announced that the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Policing Authority will be speaking about David Emmanuel’s death tomorrow: The MPA Commissioner will be speaking about the death of Smiley Culture tomorrow, the 31st March at 10am at City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London, SE1 2AA. We need to be there in numbers. Please promote. …
Veteran UK reggae artist Cotton with his own tribute to Smiley (thanks to Manwel T of the Blood and Fire Board) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FYXmsGze-8 Chris commented below to highlight this performance by Smiley and Asher Senator on UK Club Mix in 1986, which is a lovely medley of UK reggae tunes and catchphrases, including Joseph Cotton’s classic …
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History is Made at Night with a great summary of last night’s meeting. Photos of the meeting by Rod Leon A transcript of Merlin Emmanuel’s statement given to the meeting. Evening Standard on last night’s meeting Maxi Priest and Tippa onstage at the nine night celebration which also took place last night. Heatwave were one …