Marking the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s 80th birthday, we are delighted to welcome writer and academic Professor Paul Gilroy to Rich Mix.

Born in East London to Guyanese and English parents, Paul is Professor in Sociology at the London School of Economics and is the first holder of the Anthony Gidens Professorship in Social Theory.

Paul is best known for his work on racism, nationalism and ethnicity and his original approach to the history of the African diaspora into the western hemisphere. He has lectured all over the world, has curated exhibitions and has written a number of publications, including the well respected Ain’t no Black in the Union Jack (1987).

Paul will be talking about his career to date as well as his current research projects. This event is hosted in collaboration with the Citizenship Foundation.

The Citizenship Foundation is an independent educational charity that exists to encourage and enable individuals to play an effective role in democratic society. Our vision is of a just, inclusive and cohesive society in which individuals have the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation to engage effectively in their communities.

Discovered by a model scout whilst shopping at the age of 15, twin sisters Nicola and Teena Collins travelled the globe, being shot for the likes of Vogue, ELL E magazine and Stella McCartney. Having starred in Guy Ritchie’s film Snatch, the two found that their passion for film lay behind the camera, rather than in front.

The sisters will talk of the inspiration for their first film The End - a challenging and gritty tale that charts the life of their father, who was involved in the complex underworld of real life cockney ‘gangsters’- and the personal journey of its making, which acts as a visual exploration of the lives of their father and those who were closest to him.

The End is Nicola and Teena’s first film; Nicola directed the film with Teena producing it. The In Conversation will follow the screening.
Joint tickets are available and we advise early bookings.
For more information about The End, click here.