Rape – I never said yes and I didn’t report it
On 12 March 2012, Mumsnet website launched a rape awareness campaign following research that it said revealed the “hidden scale of rape and sexual assault”. The shocking figures revealed …
Book: Dr Chancellor Williams The Destruction of Black Civilization
The Destruction of Black Civilization took Chancellor Williams sixteen years of research and field study to compile. The book, which was to serve as a reinterpretation of the history of the African …
Video – Dr Chancellor Williams The Destruction of Black Civilization
The Destruction of Black Civilization took Chancellor Williams sixteen years of research and field study to compile. The book, which was to serve as a reinterpretation of the history of the African …
Task Force appointed to investigate Trayvon Martin killing
Seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed by a self-appointed town watch patrolman more than three-and-a-half weeks ago. But for residents of Sanford, Florida, the crime still feels fresh. George …
Preview: Stud Life
London-set ‘Stud Life’ is a sexy, young, cool, and gay British urban romance that pays homage to Spike Lee’s ‘She Gotta Have It’. It is the only new British film to be screening at the British Film …
Roundup of Prince Harry’s trip to Jamaica
This is a roundup video of Prince Harry’s activities in Kingston, during his four-day visit of Jamaica to commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s reign, courtesy of the Gleaner. …
Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the reach …
Prince Harry races Usain Bolt during visit to Jamaica
Despite Jamaican prime minister Portia Simpson Miller declaring that she wants Jamaica to break away from England and the monarchy, Prince Harry still seemed relaxed during his visit to the Island. So …
Kony 2012 highlights Uganda conflict
Kony is a word you’re going to see a lot of over the next few days — but just what or who is Kony? Kony is Joseph Kony, the leader of the Christian terrorist group the Lord’s …
MBE for David Rodigan, Reggae-Dancehall DJ
Dancehall DJ David Rodigan has been awarded an MBE. David Rodigan’s career spans almost 35-year years, in which time he has devoted himself to promoting reggae music through his various radio …
Happy Valentine’s Day 2012
It’s the day when loved up couples express their feelings with gifts and single folks pray not to be single by nightfall. The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron …
Racist tube rant woman charged
A woman who was filmed ranting on board a crowded Central Line train has been arrested by police. It came after a video of her tirade on the London Underground was uploaded onto YouTube and viewed by …
2000 guns destroyed in Jamaica gun crime crackdown
It has been reported that around 2,000 firearms were melted down in a blazing furnace on Tuesday as part of an effort designed to combat gun trafficking and corruption in Jamaica while reducing …
Vybz Kartel branded The White Clown of Kingston
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been called many names, good and bad, since his mainstream debut in 2002. However, a new nickname issued to him by a French publication may just take the cake. …
African American Women and the right to vote: Pioneers in the Suffrage Movement
Throughout history, African American women have played a significant role in the fight for universal suffrage. Despite facing numerous obstacles due to their race and gender, these trailblazers made …
Oil and Hague in Somalia
For the first time in 20 years Britain has appointed an ambassador to Somalia. The new Ambassador to Somalia, Matt Baugh, will be based in the Kenyan capital Nairobi for the time being until security …
Prince Harry eager to meet Usain Bolt
Prince Harry is hoping to line up on the starting blocks next to sprinter Usain Bolt during his diamond jubilee tour of the Caribbean and Central America. The prince plans to meet the world’s …
King Stitt: A toasting pioneer who transformed reggae and dancehall music
King Stitt, a legendary figure in the world of Jamaican music, pioneered the art of reggae toasting. His innovative style and immense talent helped shape dancehall and reggae music genres and paved …
Jamaica Reggae Month 2012 will pay tribute to Dennis Brown
Preparations have started for Jamaica Reggae Month 2012, reports the Jamaica Gleaner. The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) have been in talks with Damion Crawford, minister of state in the …
No Apology
Following the media storm in a teacup last week, police received more than 40 complaints about MP Diane Abbott’s “racist” slur against white people — but she will NOT face charges. The …
Finally some justice for Stephen Lawrence
The internet is abuzz this afternoon with the news that Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, were found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey after a trial focused on forensic evidence held since 1993. …
Jamaica’s opposition wins landslide vote
An election dominated by the economy has swept Jamaica’s opposition, and its first female prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, back into office. She promised a partnership with the Jamaican people …
When we ruled – book by Robin Walker
I finally treated myself to Robin Walker’s book When We Ruled. It’s an extremely big read, and I’m looking forward to some downtime so that I can fully enjoy our history. I promise to …
A story for the holidays
Having a bad day? Christmas getting you down? Here’s something that might lighten your mood. When four of Santa’s elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, …
