After serving in World War 2 (WW2), all those from the Caribbean who participated in the war returned back to their countries, however upon their return there was an economic downturn and shortage of jobs. Many experienced life in Europe and had the thirst to return back to Britain as they were fully aware of …
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Informally aware, of social problems such as racism and inequality The creative sector is one of the UK’s fastest growing industries and contributed £101.5 billion to the economy in 2017. However, although this is a thriving and growing business with an influx of Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic (BAME) people entering the industry there they …
Stop and search – the saga continues……
So, I am sure you have seen the headlines about the knife crime epidemic that has hit the UK. It has been a talking point on and off for the last 18 months – 2 years. Unfortunately, the media is focusing on the negative impact that it is having within the black community; in particular …
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So, I am sure you have seen the headlines about the knife crime epidemic that has hit the UK. It has been a talking point on and off for the last 18 months – 2 years. Unfortunately, the media is focusing on the negative impact that it is having within the black community; in particular on our young boys and men which we have lost far too many of, to the gangs and the street. Rightly so some may say, something has to be done about it.
Black Love ♥♥
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, whilst loving someone deeply gives you courage” Lao Tzu As February is often referred to as the month of love (as in the middle of it falls Valentine’s Day) I thought I would explore ‘black love’. When deciding to write about this topic it had me thinking; …
Til death, do we part!
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal” Unknown It’s an old age tradition that before we embark on a new year we set out goals and aspirations that we wish to strive for during the year ahead. Unfortunately, statistics show that a high percentage of us …
Christmas – ‘Twas the season to make memories
“The best gift around the Christmas Tree is the presence of Family wrapped in love” Anon It literally feels as if I have blinked and we are back in December, we have nearly completed 365 days, 52 weeks or a whole year. I am sure this year has had both blessings and challenges for us …
Remembrance Day – The Forgotten Hero’s
“The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness” Marcus Garvey With Remembrance Day (or Poppy Day as it is commonly known) approaching on 11th November; this year it is celebrating 100 years of World War l. I thought it would be beneficial to establish the involvement …
UK Black History and Our Hall of Fame!
“The more you know of your history, the more liberated you are” (Maya Angelou) Back in my childhood days (the late 1980s) I remember discovering black history at around the age of 11 years old when my mother, older sisters and I went to watch a play at our local theatre called ‘Black Heroes in …
STOP and SEARCH, is it an effective tool used by the Police to prevent crime or is it used to discriminate against the BAME community?
The Metropolitan Police announced that they had given Police Officers the powers to stop and search individuals under section 60 during the 2018 Notting Hill Carnival they say that they based the enhanced powers on the recent spate of violence in the capital and intelligence that they had received. Stop and search is extremely controversial, in particularly within …
