Archive for the ‘Political’ Category

 

Barack Obama - celebrations and realism

November 8th, 2008

Here are some photos of how people reacted all over the globe. Although it is an amazing achievement, not just becuase he is a positive black role model, not just becuase he brings us hope, not just becuase he brings us away from the Bush administration but becuase he is fresh/new and with that, we [...]

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Why was Mahatma Gandhi NEVER awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

October 28th, 2008

I read this article by Øyvind Tønnesson (http://nobelprize.org Peace Editor, 1998-2000) and was amazed with the content! I’m sure this is not widespread knowledge. What do you think about it? Any views? Inspired to write to
Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) has become the strongest symbol of non-violence in the 20th century. It is widely held – in [...]

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100 BMOL an end to the discrimination of members of the black community in the national dna database.

August 13th, 2008

Here’s some info I got from the 100 Black Men of London newsletter. I have written a post about it earlier. Click here to read it. Here’s a some more info to update you.
Did you know that around 40% of the Black male population are on the National DNA database? Or that around 60% of [...]

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The Thomas Coram Research Unit is researching info about people who came from the Caribbean to rejoin their parents in the UK as children.

August 8th, 2008

Here’s some info I got from the 100 Black Men of London newsletter. Does it apply to you? Do you want to tell your story?
Did you come from the Caribbean to rejoin your parents in the UK as a child? Then the Thomas Coram Research Unit are particularly interested in hearing your story, because like [...]

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Go for it! Have sex whenever you want to

August 7th, 2008

Over the years there has been a lot of research carried out, statistics have been constructed, debates have been held and policies have been changed or formed, all addressing sex and what can and does happen after people engage in it, be it carelessly or carefully. It has been brought further forward in the political [...]

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Council concedes defeat. Southall Black Sisters win!

August 6th, 2008

Here’s some info about the Southall Black Sisters. I got it from the 100 Black Men of London newsletter.
We need places like this to help victims of domestic violence. I’ve written a couple of posts about this. Click on the titles to read them. Silence is OK. If you are silent are you really staying [...]

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Can you encourage your council to be greener?

August 5th, 2008

I attended a few meetings at the Harrow Civic Centre and was shocked about the number of disposable cups, spoons etc. that were thrown away, as well as, the number of water dispensers in the building. So I wrote a letter. No point in feeling something and not acting on it, right? Can you do [...]

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Rang de Basanti

August 5th, 2008

I saw this film quite a while back but I didn’t have this website then. I was talking about it for days. It takes history and uses it to express what was happening ‘now’. I couldn’t help but feel as if the boys in the film were right, righteous and just. Another excellent film to [...]

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Bread, being green and make your OWN

July 29th, 2008

I have included part of an article that Satish Kumar has written. I am focussing on the part about changes we can make and how simple yet powerful they can be. Have a read and let me know what you think.
The date for the first day of this action is 27th July 2008. [...]

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UNISON members strike for fair pay on 16th and 17th July 2008

July 15th, 2008

I don’t get it! Many members of this union keep everything going! They support children in schools, clean the parks, empty the bins, they open, close and maintain public buildings which WE use and so much more!
Most of these workers can’t afford to strike and lose 2 days worth of pay but how can they [...]

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