nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 13/08/2026You've heard a lot about Jason Arday. On Tuesday 18th August, you'll get the chance to hear directly from people who actually know what they're talking about. Join us at the Emergency Edition of Uppity. Join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 000
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 16/07/2026If you have been listening to Suella Braverman and think Britain has gone bonkers, let me explain | Nels Abbeytheguardian.comIf you have been listening to Suella Braverman and think Britain has gone bonkers, let me explain | Nels AbbeyThe idea that former colonies should pay reparations makes perfect sense to the new right. But have they got the telescope the right way round, asks author and broadcaster Nels Abbey 53511
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Tonight st Rich Mix in Shoreditch: UPPITY: THE INTELLECTUAL PLAYGROUND. The Uppities Misan Harriman & Andy Mundy-Castle. The Trial of Narcotics. The Power of the Idiot. And Keir Starmer's Nine Nights. Join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 021
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Join us at Uppity for Keir Starmer's Nine Nights. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 000
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 20/05/2026The ongoing attempted teardown an 'cancellation' of Misan Harriman is something that requires a deepdive examination. So at Uppity on the 26th of May, we'll be doing just that. Join us: Uppity: The Intellectual Playground Date: 26 may • 18:30 www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 010
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 13/05/2026The local elections revealed a major disruption in the usual voting patterns of Black & Brown Brits. Labour appears to have been ditched largely in favour of the Greens. So, Uppity is hosting a 'divorce party' to understand what happened. You're invited! www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-an-... 000
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Is Kanye West the perfect reflection of the thin line between genius and insanity? Or just a ban-worthy bigot? Join us at Uppity on Tuesday the 28th April for: 'We Need to Talk About Kanye' Uppity: The Intellectual Playground Date: 28 apr • 18:30 www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 000
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Has OnlyFans been A Source of Good or Evil? Join us for 'The Trial of OnlyFans'. Uppity: The Intellectual Playground Date: 28 apr • 18:30 www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 000
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 17/04/2026We Need to Talk About Kanye. Uppity: The Intellectual Playground - live in Shoreditch. Tuesday 28th April. Join us. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 000
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialnelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 13/04/2026We Need to Talk About Kanye. Uppity: The Intellectual Playground - live in Shoreditch. 28th April. Join us. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 011
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 13/04/2026We Need to Talk About Kanye. Uppity: The Intellectual Playground - live in Shoreditch. 28th April. Join us. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 011
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 27/03/2026In the three years I've been running Uppity, this is the most difficult thing I've ever had to do... www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 010
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 24/03/2026We are enormously proud to announce that @zackpolanski.bsky.social will be joining us at Uppity on Tuesday 31st March. Join us at RichMix in Shoreditch. Full details: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 021
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialnelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Limitations or Lammytations? Has the Deputy PM exposed the limitations of the high level Black politician... or himself? Join us at Uppity for an indepth conversation about the man alleged to be Britain's most powerful Black person: David Lammy. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 011
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialnelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 22/03/2026UNDER EMBARGO: A certain "Menace" has been unleashed on Great Britain. We’ve secured an encounter for the ages. Who is it? We aren't saying... yet. But trust: this is going to be a very very specialnand influential evening. One for the ages. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 001
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 22/03/2026UNDER EMBARGO: A certain "Menace" has been unleashed on Great Britain. We’ve secured an encounter for the ages. Who is it? We aren't saying... yet. But trust: this is going to be a very very specialnand influential evening. One for the ages. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 001
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Limitations or Lammytations? Has the Deputy PM exposed the limitations of the high level Black politician... or himself? Join us at Uppity for an indepth conversation about the man alleged to be Britain's most powerful Black person: David Lammy. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 011
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Andrew, Epstein, my conspiracy theorist friend and me: an apology. The next edition of Uppity takes place at RichMix in Shoreditch on the 31st of March. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 020
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Étienne Davignon, 93 year old coloniser and former EU supremo, has been charged with complicity in the murder of Patrice Lumumba. This is genuinely great news. "Every day for the thief, one day for the owner" - African proverb. We'll discuss this at Uppity: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 022
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 16/03/2026‘Ted Jones’ spent 90% of his life in America. Six months ago, Trump’s ICE agents tore him away from his home. Now, he’s found himself in a place he calls "a dump": the UK. Ted joins us Uppity to tell the story of how his American dream becomes a nightmare. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 020
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 15/03/2026'Lammy Out', a Black-led grassroots movement committed to dethroning David Lammy from his Tottenham seat, has risen. At Uppity this month, we ask: Is the attempt to rid Tottenham of Lammy justified or just wrong? Join the argument and cast your vote. Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 234
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialnelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Tonight in Shoreditch. Uppity: The Intellectual Playground Date: 24 feb • 18:30 www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 001
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Tonight in Shoreditch. Uppity: The Intellectual Playground Date: 24 feb • 18:30 www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 001
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Tomorrow evening, at RichMix in Shoreditch, the Uppity Prevent Unit will attempt to deradicalise Sajid Javid. 🎟️: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 020
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 22/02/2026The Rules-Based Order is dead. But how should the children of the colonised remember the era of international law, decolonisation, freedom of speech, equality, sovereignty and a slew of other illusions? Join us in mourning at Uppity in Shoreditch on Tuesday 24th Feb. 131
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 22/02/2026The Rules-Based Order is dead. But how should the children of the colonised remember the era of international law, decolonisation, freedom of speech, equality, sovereignty and a slew of other illusions? Join us in mourning at Uppity in Shoreditch on Tuesday 24th Feb. 100
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Tuesday the 24th February: an unmissable episode of Uppity. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 000
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Zia Yusuf and Reform evoke the struggles of working class white boys, not in an attempt to help them, but in a crass bid to divide and rule working class people. 111
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 17/02/2026We're back. A legendary rap educator, a high-stakes deradicalisation, and a memorial service for a world we once knew. An unmissable episode. Uppity. See you next Tuesday. Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 000
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 31/12/2025The hill I will die on: That stone-cold classic you love isn’t a party starter – it’s a party destroyer | Nels Abbeytheguardian.comThe hill I will die on: That stone-cold classic you love isn’t a party starter – it’s a party destroyer | Nels AbbeyCameo’s Candy is one of the all-time great funk records, but after a six-minute dance formation everyone is heading for the door, says author Nels Abbey 5173
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialnelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 10/11/2025This Thursday at Uppity. Who Actually Achieved More for Black Liberation: Nelson Mandela or Robert Mugabe? Join us: Uppity: The Intellectual Playground Date: 13 nov • 18:30 www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 021
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 10/11/2025This Thursday at Uppity. Who Actually Achieved More for Black Liberation: Nelson Mandela or Robert Mugabe? Join us: Uppity: The Intellectual Playground Date: 13 nov • 18:30 www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 021
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 09/11/2025The first Annual Uppity Awards. See you Thursday... Uppity: The Intellectual Playground Date: 13 nov • 18:30 Location: 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 010
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialnelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Zohran Mamdani's victory is our victory, of course we cannot wait to discuss it Uppity next week. Uppity: The Intellectual Playground Date: 13 nov • 18:30 www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the...eventbrite.comUppity: The Intellectual PlaygroundThe First Annual Uppity Awards, The Berlin Conference Memorial Debate: Mandela vs Mugabe, Tina Andrews and more. 011
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialnelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Channel 4 News' Symeon Brown will be entering the circle to reveal all about his new documentary on the slay queens of South Africa. More information: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 001
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Channel 4 News' Symeon Brown will be entering the circle to reveal all about his new documentary on the slay queens of South Africa. More information: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 001
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Zohran Mamdani's victory is our victory, of course we cannot wait to discuss it Uppity next week. Uppity: The Intellectual Playground Date: 13 nov • 18:30 www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the...eventbrite.comUppity: The Intellectual PlaygroundThe First Annual Uppity Awards, The Berlin Conference Memorial Debate: Mandela vs Mugabe, Tina Andrews and more. 011
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialnelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 04/11/2025This year's Uppity Berlin Conference Memorial debate asks the provocative question: Who Actually Achieved More for Black Liberation: Nelson Mandela & Robert Mugabe? Speakers to be announced shortly. Join us at RichMix on Thursday the 13th November. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 011
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 04/11/2025This year's Uppity Berlin Conference Memorial debate asks the provocative question: Who Actually Achieved More for Black Liberation: Nelson Mandela & Robert Mugabe? Speakers to be announced shortly. Join us at RichMix on Thursday the 13th November. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 011
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 20/10/2025"Tonight Matthew, I'm going to be Sunder Katwala" www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-an-... 000
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 19/10/2025The time for congratulatory consensus and “whatever your politics, this Black face of racism represents progress” is over. Let The Trial of Diversity in Politics begin. Join the jury: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 000
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialnelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 17/10/2025The "Progress" and Prejudice Edition of Uppity takes place next Tuesday (21.10). The time for congratulatory consensus and is over. Let The Trial of Diversity in Politics begin. Join the jury. Full details: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 001
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 17/10/2025The "Progress" and Prejudice Edition of Uppity takes place next Tuesday (21.10). The time for congratulatory consensus and is over. Let The Trial of Diversity in Politics begin. Join the jury. Full details: www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 001
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Priti Patel's laundering of Robert Jenrick's racism should shock no one. But it adds pertinence to the question: who is benefiting more from diversity in politics, racists or anti-racists? Join us @UppityHQ for the The Trial of Political Diversity. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 011
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Nadhim Zahawi agreeing with Robert Jenrick's racism should shock no one. But it adds pertinence to the question: who is benefiting more from diversity in politics, racists or anti-racists? Join us Uppity for the The Trial of Political Diversity. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 111
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialnelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 09/10/2025The rising tide of racism in Britain has coincided with once unimaginable ethnic diversity in politics. So, has diversity in politics been of greater benefit to racism or anti-racism? Join us in Shoreditch on the 21st Oct for 'The Trial of Political Diversity' www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 011
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 09/10/2025The rising tide of racism in Britain has coincided with once unimaginable ethnic diversity in politics. So, has diversity in politics been of greater benefit to racism or anti-racism? Join us in Shoreditch on the 21st Oct for 'The Trial of Political Diversity' www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 011
Reposted by @nelsabbey.bsky.socialDawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Honoured to speak at the Black Writers guild alongside so many inspiring voices. As the far right grows bolder, solidarity is our firewall. We must resist together, make “good trouble” together and stand united for justice. Thank you Nels Abbey & all the brilliant speakers. 2176
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 12/07/2025How has the global cascading of eurocentric beauty ideals impacted formerly colonised people? On Tuesday 15th July we'll find out. Join us. www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 031
nelsabbey.bsky.social @nelsabbey.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Capitalism. Entertainment. Gender. Race. Law. Drug addiction. Sex work. Abuse. Domestic violence. The ramifications of the Diddy Trial are serious & extensive At UppityHQ on 15.07.25, a singer, a psychologist, a barrister and a record executive address everything www.eventbrite.com/e/uppity-the... 010
