UpRise Anti-Racism Festival was amazing

It really felt like this…On Sunday, various Shakers were revelling in “Community is Home”, UpRise’s 2011 Festival happening across 14 venues in Dalston, Hackney. The day was bright and warm, and the vibe was fantastic.  Boris...

What is Shake’s ‘Continuity Programme’?

So, the unique thing about Shake! is that each course is followed by a programme of support, training and serious opportunities for young Shakers. We call this the Continuity Programme. The artists, Platform and Shakers are always on the look out and share...

The Story from South to North

South:Is this glitter or is this glass? Is this the shattered hope of a nation now so preoccupied with its economy that we have now been reduced to the burning of public policy?Burn, bright lights, burn. Illuminate the faces of those who are guilty and shed light upon...

IGNITE – Poem by Rotimi Skyer

Written on the night ot Tottenham unrest. More voices of our Positive Young please. Peace.IgniteFireBlack engulfs da airSmoke blocks out skyHands raised up high…FireBlack is da youthEmotions feel da heatppl burnt too much to retreatFireBullet tears thru...

Rotimi’s poem “Hey Stevie” presented to Doreen Lawrence

It was such a special moment last Thursday, when Rotimi Skyers and Nuha Baruti from SHAKE! presented a beautifully designed poster of Rotimi’s poem to Doreen Lawrence at the Stephen Lawrence Centre.Doreen was guest of honour at the SHAKE! Preview at The Albany...

The Bus is launched in Tottenham!

On Tottenham Civic Day, 25th June, the day dawned damp. But we needn’t have worried. The weather held and a good crowd enjoyed the full programme of outdoor performances, creative artists’ stalls, and delicious barbecue that was laid on by the great staff...
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