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Dance Against Deportations: Uniting Music, Community, and Protest

It’s a club night with a difference, where young people use the power of music and community to raise awareness and funds for a local group fighting against deportation. In this space, the power of dance, music and community converge to create an atmosphere that is energetic and empowering. 

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Young people are pushing for British Sign Language to be taught in schools

In April, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) conducted a poll which revealed that almost 60 per cent of the general public lack the confidence to communicate with a deaf person over fears of not knowing how to do so. A further 84 per cent said they did not know how to use British Sign Language (BSL) to speak with a deaf person.

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London’s Roller-skating Revolution

It’s a Saturday night. Simi and Janet are looking for somewhere with ‘good vibes’ to celebrate their friend’s birthday. They rock up at Flippers Roller Boogie Palace after pre-drinks and it fulfils all their requirements for a night out. All they need to do is to bring a pair of skates. Flippers hosted DJ Carl Cox earlier this week.