The love of music has always been an influence on so many black people and families and growing up in a very large family and community, music was played everywhere I went: in my home, family and friend’s houses, celebrations and raving. It is a huge part of my life. Music brought people together and …
Celebrating Black British Films
As part of this years Black History Month 2021 we drift down memory lane whilst we celebrate black British films, directors, actors and their stories made over the last 50 years. Jemima + Johnny (1966)Director: Lionel Ngakane This half-hour long film depicts the story of five-year-old Johnny (son of a right-wing nationalist father and Jemima (daughter …
It’s Time To VOTE!
So, it appears that the country is in a bit of a mess! An understatement most of us would say, this is our third general election since 2015 and we have had three Conservative Prime Ministers during this time David Cameron, Theresa May and now Boris Johnson. The country has been unstable since the Brexit …
The Windrush Generation…. They came, they conquered and they stayed!
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 …
Hello world!
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 …
