Ecostream protest continues today with Grace Jones tribute
Following her performance as Cher at last Saturday’s demonstration outside Ecostream on Western Road where she claims she received homophobic abuse from supporters of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions of Israeli goods) – Miss Chelsea Fox, from Just Divas appeared today as Grace Jones to ent
Following her performance as Cher at last Saturday’s demonstration outside Ecostream on Western Road where she claims she received homophobic abuse from supporters of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions of Israeli goods) – Miss Chelsea Fox, from Just Divas appeared today as Grace Jones to entertain demonstrators and shoppers at the Sussex Friends of Isreal (SFI) demonstration against the activities of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions of Israeli goods). BDS have been protesting outside the shop since it opened.
Ecostream, near Waitrose is a refill concept store, the first of its kind in the world, trialled in Brighton and chosen for its green credentials.
Since its launch it has been picketed weekly by an anti-Israeli group called the BDS (‘In 2005, Palestinian civil society issued a call for a campaign of boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel until it complies with international law and Palestinian rights).
The store is owned by Israeli owned fizzy drink manufacturer Sodastream.
Concerned that the BDS protests against Ecostream were going unchallenged, a diverse group calling themselves Sussex Friends of Israel formed, comprising members of the Jewish, Christian and LGBT communities.
They come together each week, to counter demonstrate the BDS, with fun, friendly and inclusive initiatives, to show their support to the store and for the State of Isreal.
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