About this Event
Uppity: The Intellectual Playground (The Grand Finale & Christmas Special)
The UK’s sharpest, most unapologetic arts, culture and politics show returns for our final edition of 2026. This time, we’re doing things a little differently. We’re taking over your Thursday night.
Kick off the evening with an exclusive, unannounced surprise artistic performance, followed by our signature Melanin Warm-Up - a rapid-fire round-up of the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful global news you won't hear anywhere else.
Then, we dive straight into the main events:
🚨 The Agenda: Unfiltered. Uncensored. Unmissable.
Politics As Unusual with Abisoye
Abisoye takes the mic to unpack everything you need to know about the current chaotic state of global politics. Essential briefings, sharp wit, and no filters.
Rescuing Racism Launderers? The Ultimate Anti-Racist Dilemma
Coined by Uppity’s own Nels Abbey, "racism laundering" describes using ethnic minority figures to shield regressive or bigoted policies from criticism. But what happens when the launderers themselves become the targets? Following the recent incident where Kemi Badenoch was targeted by an ally of Nigel Farage, we face a complex question:
Do anti-racists defend someone who enables racism, or do we stand back and enjoy the show?
We are breaking down this massive ideological dilemma together.
True or False: Fact-Checking the Anti-Reparations Myths
With Britain under pressure to finally address its role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the airwaves are suddenly flooded with classic anti-reparations deflections. From "Blacks sold Blacks" to "Britain only joined to end it," we are bringing in actual historians and scholars to live fact-check these arguments.
Bring your "favourite" anti-reparations excuses; we’re tearing them apart with real history.
The Trial of Dr Umar Johnson: Hero or Villain?
He is an undeniable intellectual rockstar, a captivating speaker, and a literal meme machine. But behind the viral clips, does Dr Umar Johnson push the culture forward, or pull it back? The courtroom is open, the evidence will be presented, and you will act as the jury. You decide the verdict.
Dr Umar: Villain or hero?
🎟️ What Your Ticket Includes:
- Entry to the final, high-energy Uppity debate of 2026.
- Complimentary refreshments included in the ticket price.
- Exclusive Holiday Shopping: Access to our pop-up market that night, featuring Uppity’s signature custom Christmas cards and culture-first holiday gifts.
⚠️ Important Event Info:
- Full Speaker Line-Up: To be announced shortly (expect heavy hitters – as always).
- Seating: Strictly limited for this end-of-year finale. Our weekend shows always sell out—don't miss out just because it's a Thursday!
Secure your spot now and close out 2026 with the ultimate intellectual playground, the Uppity one.
Agenda
• Suprise Musical Performance
• Melanin Warm-Up
• The Trial of Dr Umar Johnson: Hero or Villain?
• Politics As Unusual with Abisoye
• True or False: Fact-Checking the Anti-Reparations Myths
• Rescuing Racism Launderers? The Ultimate Anti-Racist Dilemma
Event venue & nearby stays
Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Grn Rd, London, United Kingdom
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