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Tag Archives: London Riots
Anarchy In The UK
In The Aftermath Of Unrest
Reflective essay on last week’s riots in London by Paul Bradshaw, writer and former editor/publisher of crucial (and sadly, defunct) British music magazine Straight No Chaser. Bradshaw examines the unrest through the lens of his own experience running a daytime project for unemployed youth in mid-1980s London, during the Broadwater Farm riots. I’d be lying if I said I totally…
Communication Breakdown
When Riots And Freedom Are Used To Sell Jeans
As London burns and violence creeps north into Manchester and Birmingham, Levi’s launch of an advertising campaign that features images of rebellious youth clashing with police in riot gear comes at a bad time. That’s the reality the brand is facing with “Legacy,” the latest spot in its often controversial Go Forth series. And according to Creative Review, such synchronicity…
Anarchy In The UK
A View From The Streets In London
London is still burning, with early morning reports that rioting has now spread to Manchester. Overnight 16,000 police were dispatched, the largest number in city history, which may or may not be a good sign. If you’re still confused about what caused the chaos, Lane Turner at The Boston Globe summarizes in this recap: “Two nights of rioting in London’s…
TAGS: class war, Culture, Darcus Howe, David Cameron, London, London Riots, Mark Duggan, Police, Tottenham
