FROM BIRMINGHAM TO BELFAST: The Long Reach of the African-American Civil Rights Movement

What: An evening with Patricia Campbell, Irish Civil Rights Activist

When: Tuesday, February 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Where: The Carillon Room 301 in the Eastern Michigan University Halle Library


In the late 1960’s young Irish women and men entered segregated streets blocked by bigots, police and attack dogs to Bravely march the dangerous roads of apartheid and repression to demand Civil and Human Rights in the land of their birth. their songs, tactics and inspiration were directly influenced by the Civil Rights movement and the struggle for African American liberation.

In Celebration of Black History Month we are honored to have the longtime Irish Civil Rights activist and militant campaigner for Irish freedom, Patricia Campbell of Belfast, visit EMU’s Campus to discuss the profound impact the US Civil Rights Movement had on the modern history of Ireland and the continuing struggle there. Patricia will be presenting the rare film “Off Our Knees” on the Irish Civil Rights Movement followed by questions and discussion. All are welcome!

Sponsored by the EMU Campus Progressive Network, the EMU Center For Multicultural Affairs Black History Month Program, Solidarity, Fourthwrite and others.

For More information Please email: cpn_4_emu@hotmail.com