Archive for March, 2010

Foods with a low glycemic index

Research at Boston University indicate that black women who tend to eat foods with a high sugar content may have a greater risk for uterine fibroids.

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Black fathers need to play a greater role in their children's lives

David Lammy, currently Minister of State for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and MP for Tottenham gave a speech at the Runnymede Trust today highlighting the importance of black fathers in the lives of their children.

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When will the EHRC deal with real race issues?

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) won their case against the BNP as a judge has temporarily banned the party from recruiting new members for having a constitution which could still discriminate against non whites; but is this a hollow victory against racism in general?

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Could a racist be teaching your children?

Only a week after a team reviewing race relations policy in schools for Children’s Secretary Ed Balls caused controversy when they consulted white extremists such as members of the National Front, a decision has been made to allow members of far-right racist organisations to teach.

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Anouska Kock, founder of Caribbean Literary Salon

Press release by Anouska Kock

A new online community designed for fans of West Indian literature aims to leverage Caribbean commonality across the power of the internet to create a networking tool that will strengthen bonds between readers, writers, publishers and book clubs in the Caribbean and its Diaspora.

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Rajinder Singh joined the BNP to fight Muslims

When the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) decided to take the British National Party (BNP) to court over its ‘whites only’ policy last year, it was as if they believed that something would be gained in race relations by forcing the BNP to comply with the Race Relations Act, when it has actually turned the BNP into a more dangerous political party.

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Precious has led to a debate about child abuse in the black community

The two Oscar awards for the movie Precious will hopefully highlight the taboo subject of child abuse within the black community.

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Western corporate vultures swoop in to profit from the dead carcasses

Almost two months after the devastating earthquake in Haiti with over 150,000 people confirmed dead in the capital alone the sight of western corporations and charities swooping in to make a profit off the dead carcasses in the streets of Haiti would sicken anyone with a conscience.

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Shell Oil was implicated in the murders of Nigerian activists.

Shell Oil is to face tough questions about their poor human rights record in Nigeria at a meeting held in Aberdeen on Thursday, 11 March.

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Racists plan anti Muslim protests in Dudley

The English Defence League (EDL) are planning to march in Dudley against the building of a new Mosque in April following clashes between them and anti racist campaigners in Birmingham a few months back when they marched in the town centre.

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Macclesfield Manager Keith Alexander who lobbied for more black managers in the football league.

Macclesfield football manager and one of the pioneers for black managers in football Keith Alexander sadly passed away at the age of 53 after fighting a long term illness.

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The Ganesh finger puppet that has offended Hindus

Press release from our Religion Correspondent©

Upset Hindus have asked for the immediate withdrawal of Shiva and Ganesh puppets and few other similar products, calling it inappropriate, upsetting, and denigrating.

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Simon Woolley, National Co-ordinator & founder of OBV

With a May General Election most likely the question that remains for black and minority ethnic voters is, which party is more likely to look after their interests?

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In June this year the greatest footballing spectacle in the world will take place in South Africa. For the first time in World Cup history an African country will be host to the World Cup.

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Two brainy black twins from London have become the youngest pupils admitted to a secondary school at just 9 years old.

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Dr. Arun Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson. Part of the coalition of "Music for Peace Tour Initiative

Press Release by our Religion Correspondent©

“Music4Peace Tour” will organise a “Hip-Hop Summit” in India in November, according to reports.

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Jaya is tipped as the new Indian Rihanna

Press release by our Religion Correspondent©

Jaya has created a storm with her debut single “DJ Do It Again”, and has become the first Indo-British female to be signed by a major label.

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A team reviewing race relations policy in schools for Children’s Secretary Ed Balls caused controversy after it was reported that they have consulted white extremists such as members of the National Front.

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