ACTS & EVENTS
Here are the Acts of Exuberant Defiance that have taken place or are happening soon.
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People’s Corner
The People’s Corner is an exhibit that serves a deeper purpose than just congregation. Inspired by the incredible Olive Morris, this outdoor space was created

Crafting Community-led Policy
“What does home feel like, look like, smell like, sound like?” Words taken from spoken word piece by Grace Deveer, project participant. Eight Brixton residents

5YFFE – FR33 GENERATION
5yffe, THE SOUTH LONDON ARTIST KNOWN FOR HIS LYRICISM, TEC HNICAL RHYME SCHEMES AND SMOOTH FLOWS. HIS DEBUT EP, 5YFFE PLAY, IS A COMPO SITION

FREE – Music Video
The music video “Free” is set in 1981 Brixton during the uprisings and it features Brixton artists. It invites us to raise our consciousness and

The People’s Collection
The People’s Collection is a participatory digital archive that documents the collective legacy of the 1981 Uprisings in Brixton today. The archive demonstrates how the Uprisings

Play Futures
As part of 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance’s ongoing commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the Brixton Uprisings, Dexter’s Adventure Playground will play host to

Vex and Flex
For fundamental paradigms to shift to become lived realities, sometimes impossible and challenging conversations must be had. These are unavoidable and are part of the

Walk along the Frontline (from different perspectives)
MARKING 40 YEARS SINCE THE 1981 BRIXTON RIOTS. The Brixton Society starts its 2021 season of guided walks with a walk along Railton Road, the

Rhyming Guide to Advocacy
This month the Uplifters are working with Brixton activist, poet and MC Potent Whisper on creating a Rhyming Guide to Advocacy. Using workshops to activate

Londoners Archived – 81 Acts Podcast
In this podcast we will be exploring the history of London and Londoners, as told through the voices of the communities we work with. In

Mending Room
The Mending Room is a creative space for Black people to explore the impacts of racism and collaboratively design ‘mends’ for resistance, resilience and social

Support Black led businesses
Over the launch weekend, and as businesses are able to reopen, 250 window stickers will be distributed throughout Brixton’s Black led businesses to celebrate the

Afro Supa Hero trail
Over the launch weekend spray painted outlines of Jon Daniel’s Afro Supa Hero will appear along the pavement on the Frontline of Railton Road. The

Atlantic Billboard, Look Both Ways
Atlantic Billboard, Look Both Ways, situated on the crossroads of Atlantic, Railton and Coldharbour roads, is a projected animation inspired by the lived experiences of

Activation Pack
Come together to celebrate Brixton’s radical heritage on Saturday 10th April. Every household across Brixton will receive a beautiful commemorative pack to display and keep.
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