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On the 60th Anniversary of his assassination, we gather to remember and pay tribute to Malcolm X at the Shaheed Udham Singh Welfare Centre as part of the MX60 Season. This marked the 60th anniversary of his visit to Smethwick on 12th February 1965 and his passing nine days later.

Malcolm X was invited by the Indian Workers Association to witness the unfolding apartheid in Smethwick, fuelled by Peter Griffiths openly racist campaign resulting in his 1964 general election victory. Griffiths campaign was rooted in whipping up the fear on Black and Asian immigration, which has continued ever since, as witnessed by the racist pogroms last summer against Black, Asian, Refuges and Asylum Seekers.

Malcolm’s visit was a show of international Black liberation unity and solidarity connecting the dots of global racist imperialism, be it in Soweto, Alabama or Smethwick.

The lessons of past struggles forged in unity against attacks from racist, fascist and far right in forming broad alliances in defending our communities are once again being called upon.

What are the lessons from Malcolm X’s life and legacy as a community organiser, disruptor, unifier, and unrelenting consciousness of the Black community, can we draw upon collectively locally, nationally and internationally?

“Remembering Malcolm X” includes:

- IWA (GB) – Salute to Malcolm X- Poetry for Malcolm X- Malcolm’s Legacy- Screening of Malcolm X: A Day in Smethwick (Steve Page)- Panel Q&A - IWA (GB), MX60 Collective, Steve Page.- Life, Lessons and Legacy – Open Mic

We have limited places, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

This event is organised by the Indian Works Association(GB) Birmingham and supported by MX60 Collective and DesiBlitz.

Malcolm X picture is credited to Aryan Mann.