Charity CLR James Read-a-thon at the Museum of London

This pioneering event features the works of Trinidad-born revolutionary, CLR James, who brought the truth about slavery to light.

On Friday 28th February volunteers, from all walks of life and ages, will read aloud from many classic texts by renowned writer C.L.R. James. A key influence for anti-colonial activists historically, James’ writings on politics, cricket and literature are prolific –yet his best known work on the one successful slave revolt in history, The Black Jacobins is the chosen text for many readers.

The education charity WORLDwrite is running this unique 12 hour Read-a-thon in partnership with the Museum of London Docklands, to celebrate the works of this lesser known hero who died in Brixton 25 years ago. The event takes place on Friday 28 February at two locations: the Museum of London, Docklands from 10am to 5pm and at the WORLDwrite Centre in Hackney, East London, from 5pm to 10pm.