About this Event
Join Jake Hall to celebrate the launch of their new book Shoulder to Shoulder: A queer history of solidarity, coalition and chaos in conversation with visual anthropologist and poet Wemmy Ogunyankin.
Shoulder to Shoulder is a love letter to the pioneers of solidarity and coalition. It's a new global look at those bold moments where marginalised voices came together to say 'enough is enough'. It's the story of those who sacrificed individual gains to fight for collective freedom.
Through astounding research and fascinating storytelling, Shoulder to Shoulder, transports us through time and into the world of these trailblazers, bringing their tales to life and exploring both the inexplicable joys and brutal realities of their fights for justice.
Spanning movements from the Black Panthers coalition with the Gay Liberation Front in the US to the Pride support for miners strikes in the UK, Shoulder to Shoulder shows how marginalised activists have always been intertwined in their pursuit of joint liberation.
A beautiful celebration of our often chaotic, and always messy, human history and those incredible, ordinary people who pushed for equality no matter the cost. Shoulder to Shoulder is for anyone who loved Bad Gays, Natives or Poverty Safari and is hungry for a fresh perspective on our shared human history.
'Incredibly useful in our current times. Enticing and nuanced.' Travis Alabanza
'Full of incredible detail, I learned so much about the history of the fight against oppression. A revelation and an important book to read in today's world.' Jill Nalder
'An inspirational and much-needed examination of the power of solidarity. A great read.' Dipo Faloyin
'An antidote to despair, Shoulder to Shoulder reminds us of the battles that came before, of their interconnection and their heart. A joy to read.' Frankie Miren
'A profoundly beautiful, humanising and necessary road map to freedom.' Dan Glass
'Shoulder to Shoulder makes me hopeful for the future.' Anna Masing
Jake Hall is a freelance writer and author of the 2020 book The Art of Drag. Shoulder to Shoulder is their second book. They’ve contributed work to publications such as VICE, British Vogue, Dazed Digital, i-D and SHOWstudio. They’re a die-hard pro wrestling fan, a lover of queer books and, as a writer, they’re dedicated to restoring and retelling marginalised histories.
Wemmy Ogunyankin is a visual anthropologist/ethnographer who works with photography, poetry and film. She is passionate about exploring identity community, Blackness and social justice with a camera or a pen. She loves books, coffee, loud music and chill out space.
Sheffield City of Sanctuary is an independent charity working in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary. Our vision is for Sheffield to be a place of safety and welcome for people seeking sanctuary.
A £1 donation from each ticket will be made to Sheffield City of Sanctuary.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
City of Sanctuary Sheffield, 37-39 Chapel Walk, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom
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