#18: WHEN NOWHERE IS SAFE: Anti-Racist Organising in the UK#18: WHEN NOWHERE IS SAFE: Anti-Racist Organising in the UK
Recovery and Transformation
What do you do when nowhere is safe? Asad Rehman got hit with a cricket bat when he first entered school in the UK. Nowhere was safe for black and brown people - to find a safe place he had to organise. Throughout his life he has continued organising...
51:17•16 Jul 2021
Asad Rehman: Battling Racism and Finding Solidarity in the UK
“So I think one of the most important features of our resistance that we draw from our ancestors and our communities and where we come from, is recognising the power of the we that the we takes us through these difficult moments.”
Imagine starting school and being greeted with a cricket bat to the head. That's how Asad Rehman's journey in the UK began. In this gripping episode of 'Recovery and Transformation', hosted by Sameer Dossani, Asad recounts his life as a person of colour in a country where nowhere felt safe. From those early violent encounters to his lifelong commitment to organising against racism, human rights abuses, and environmental injustices, Asad's story is one of resilience and activism.
He delves into the UK's colonial legacy, the labour movement's fraught relationship with black workers, and the harsh realities of racism in the 70s and 80s. But it's not all grim; Asad also highlights the power of solidarity, internationalism, and the unwavering hope that fuels resistance movements.
Whether you're curious about the history of anti-racist organising in the UK or looking for inspiration in today's fight for justice, this episode is a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of collective action.
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