Speaker: Chris Harrison. Among many prominent black 18th century British citizens, Ignatius Sancho is distinguished for the breadth of his interests & the range of his social contacts. A writer, composer & owner of a small business, he was acquainted with many important figures of his time, including Laurence Sterne, David Garrick, Joseph Nollekens & the Montagu family. He is one of the first black Britons to have voted in a general election – a considerable achievement for someone thought to have been born on a slave ship crossing the Atlantic. Chris Harrison, musician & educator, has done much to raise awareness of Sancho’s life & work & will tell the story of how Sancho made this remarkable journey, illustrated by a live performance by members of the Hackney Community Orchestra (of which Chris is musical director) of some of Sancho’s music.

Women in Black vigils take place at the War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton.

Join Jeremy Corbyn and a wide range of national and international speakers, panels and discussions on the global issues we face and how we overcome them.

Full speaker and panel information announced in due course. Tickets for our Annual Conference are on sale now. Book your place now for a limited time only discount.

Early bird tickets for Annual Conference 2025 are on sale on the link: https://tinyurl.com/yb6wk487

WiB - London meets every Wednesday, around the statue of Edith Cavell in St Martin’s Place 6-7. We are very happy to welcome new women to the vigils – even if they can only come once in a while.