Jesse Jackson and Diane Abbott address thousands as union calls for decolonisation of curriculum
The pair were speaking at an event organised by the National Education Union, which wants to ensure all pupils are taught about the achievements of Black Britons
Read MoreTraffic to be banned outside 40 more primary schools in Hackney
Town Hall announces broad expansion of its School Streets scheme, adding to the nine schools already involved
Read MoreHolborn Studios survives again as decision to approve demolition ruled ‘unlawful’
Iconic photography studio celebrates ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for lobbying of councillors
Read MorePublic health expert urges Homerton Hospital to ‘financially protect’ contracted workers
Professor Allyson Pollock says such protection ‘contributes to effective infection control’ as row over sick pay continues
Read MoreThe Madness of George III, National Theatre Live on YouTube, stage review: ‘Hamilton’s less musical British cousin’
Alan Bennett’s drama ‘pulls away the stiff layer of court life’ to reveal the flaws in the divine right of royalty
Read MoreLocal charity praised for ‘good leadership’ after removing sign featuring name of Sir John Cass
Slave trader’s name taken down from front of Sir John Cass Hall while Museum of the Home announces listening exercise on future of controversial Sir Robert Geffrye statue
Read MorePublic art project invites Hackney residents to see their colourful photos become optical illusions
Collaboration between artist Jo Guile and researcher Dr Emily Patterson hopes to ‘spark conversation about subjective nature of perception’
Read MoreLocal outreach group to give out free Covid advice and protective equipment in Dalston on Monday
Support When It Matters team will be outside Dalston Kingsland station from 10am until 12pm, offering culturally sensitive support on coronavirus
Read MoreHackney police commander ‘sorry that the community hurts’ as effort launched to defuse tensions
Marcus Barnett says there are ‘bridges to repair and build’ as he vows to do whatever he can to ‘make things better’
Read MoreElective surgeries restart at Homerton Hospital with second Covid wave ‘looming in background’
Another coronavirus spike is ‘elephant in the room’ but spokesperson says staff are now ‘more prepared’
Read MoreThe Gun pub launches fundraiser amid fears pandemic will lead to closure
Popular Homerton watering hole reaches nearly £30k in a single day as supporters rally to save it
Read MoreAttack on two Hackney police officers condemned amid warnings of ‘escalating danger’
London Mayor and borough leader speak of their shock as police federation says officers ‘are not society’s punching bags’
Read MoreLocal public health director slams quality of data from national test-and-trace effort
Sandra Husbands says information ‘not particularly useful’ as former WHO director urges council to use its own data channels
Read MoreCouncil ‘exploring options’ to prevent antisocial behaviour in green spaces
Parks chief says situation is an “intolerable mess” as he resolves to “reduce attractiveness” of places like London Fields to revellers
Read MoreAlarm raised over local economy as businesses face ‘hard choices’
Hackney Empire, Boulevard Events and Here East offer an insight into the challenges brought on by coronavirus
Read MoreCoronavirus helpline to keep going beyond crisis, Town Hall announces
The service, set up for those without internet and in need of support, has received around 4,500 calls to date
Read MoreTown Hall strongly criticised by domestic violence charity Sistah Space in premises row
Founder Ngozi Fulani calls for charity’s move to be put on hold until next year because of coronavirus as she accuses council of ‘discrimination’ – a claim it disputes
Read MoreCouncil announces review of statues and place names as calls go out for change
Sir Robert Geffrye and Sir John Cass among those under scrutiny as human rights group Ligali urges Town Hall to ‘act now’
Read MoreCoronavirus: Hackney Mayor pledges to address ‘stark’ trauma of South-East Asian community
Hackney Chinese Community Services highlights report that shows dramatic increase in racial abuse during the pandemic
Read More‘It’s time for a change’: Hundreds attend online vigil for George Floyd
Over 400 listen to local politicians and community leaders demanding global change
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