Paul Robeson - A celebration of his life and work

12th October 2016
My ref: EO/4
Circular No. NP/247/16

TO: THE SECRETARY
ALL BRANCHES AND REGIONAL COUNCILS


Dear Colleague,

PAUL ROBESON – A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE AND WORK

Our Black and Ethnic Minority Members’ Conference this year passed a resolution calling for an event during Black History Month to mark the 40th anniversary of the passing of the revolutionary Paul Robeson.  Such an event should be “dedicated to educate our members on the history of the role of Robeson and members of the NUR/RMT in the Spanish war against facism.”  

Paul Robeson had a fascinating life which deserves celebration.  I am delighted that this event will star Tayo Aluko who will perform from his award winning one-man show “Call Mr Robeson: a Life with Songs.”

The details of the event are:

Venue:            P21 Gallery, 21 Chalton Street, London NW1 1JD
Date:               Saturday 29th October 2016
Time:              4pm light buffet
                        4.30pm speeches and performance

The event is free and open to all RMT members.  Any queries, please contact our Equal Opportunities Officer, Jessica Webb (j.webb@rmt.org.uk 020 7529 8821)

Yours sincerely,
 
Mick Cash
General Secretary