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Transport for London committed to extending the Bakerloo lin to Lewisham

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Lewisham and Southwark councils have welcomed Transport for London (TfL)’s commitment to extend the Bakerloo line to Lewisham following a consultation last year. Thanks to the joint efforts of Lewisham …

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Protests against Lewisham road closures

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On Saturday (October 3), a crowd gathered outside Lewisham library to voice their concerns about the traffic calming measures introduced by Lewisham Council.  The low traffic neighbourhood scheme (LTN), a …

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Adele blasted for wearing Bantu knots

Adele with Bantu knots hairstyle

In August 2020, national treasure, Adele got herself into hot water when she posted a picture on her social media channels, in honour of Notting Hill Carnival. The caption read …

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Lewisham Council sneaks in Low Traffic Neighbourhood measures

Manor Lane Lee

During the lockdown, Lewisham Council took the opportunity to introduce emergency measures claiming to help the public stay safe whilst walking and cycling. These measures, called low traffic neighbourhoods (LTN), …

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BAME TV Task Force set to meet with Netflix and Amazon following letter for change

Carrissa Juma BAME TV Task Force co founder

The UKs Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic TV Task Force has held talks with the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and is preparing for meetings with Netflix and Amazon just …

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JK Rowling gives sexual assault as the reason for her views on trans people

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JK Rowling has spoken out after being criticised for recent remarks about transgender people. In an extended essay posted on her website, the Harry Potter author defended her recent tweets …

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What is overtourism?

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‍In many cities and countries around the world, overtourism has become a significant issue of concern. Although tourism can stimulate the economy, it can also negatively impact it. Over tourism …

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Safety in Dubai: Things to remember

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Dubai is a stunning Middle Eastern city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a popular holiday destination. Despite Dubai’s glitzy shopping centres and luxury hotels, there are many rules …

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How the Conservative Government is stoking the flames of Culture Wars in the UK

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Ever since the Conservative government came into power in the UK in 2010, they have been deliberately using UKIP tactics to stoke the flames of culture wars. This has been …

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The impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on racism in America

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Though Donald Trump’s election as the 45th president of the United States surprised many, it didn’t come as a total shock to those who had been tracking his rise in …

Read moreThe impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on racism in America

Weaponising Anti-Semitism to shut down criticism of Israel

Anti-semitism

There has been an alarming increase in anti-Semitic incidents in Europe and beyond in the last few years. Many Jewish organisations have started campaigns to raise awareness about anti-Semitism in …

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Samantha Bee faces backlash over Ivanka Trump comments

Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee has been the focus of Cancel Culture backlash ever since she made an admittedly poor choice of words while describing Ivanka Trump on her television show, Full Frontal. …

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Should racists be forced to learn about other cultures?

Airbnb host Tami Barker, from California, cancelled a guest’s booking on 17 February because the guest was Asian. Law clerk, Dyne Suh, had reserved the cabin in February for herself, …

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Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris suing government for prison assault

David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence’s killers, is suing the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) after he was allegedly attacked by a black inmate. Norris who is serving a life sentence …

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“These hoes ain’t loyal” preaches pastor Jamal Bryant

A while back I talked about the pastor who wanted his female congregation to attend church literally butt naked and I wondered at the mentality of his followers. Now we …

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Asperger’s: Through My Eyes – a short film by young Catford man

Luis John

Luis John, 22, has made a film about having Asperger’s Syndrome to raise awareness and help others understand how he sees the world. Luis, who lives in Catford, says he …

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Timing of Beyoncé’s Formation is marketing genius

I wasn’t going to comment on the release of Beyoncé’s video Formation on Saturday 6 February because there are already thousands of think pieces out there on the subject whether …

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5 things that will continue to divide black people in 2016

In life, I try to avoid being around negative ignorant people who are too set in their ways to be enlightened.  Sadly, I buck up on these people every day …

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Racist: What it is…

I can’t believe that a discussion on what a racist is, still needs to be had in 2015. The meaning used to be clear cut but as more Black people …

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How respectability politics hurts Black people

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Respectability politics believes that conformity to established mainstream standards of appearance and behaviour can protect people who belong to marginalised groups if they conform to prescribed mainstream standards. Where does …

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Viola Davis makes history at the Emmy Awards

On 20 September 2015, actress Viola Davis made history at the Emmy Awards when she won for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama for her role in How to Get …

Read moreViola Davis makes history at the Emmy Awards

Sandra Bland conspiracy: Anonymous release video calling out Texas police

Hacktivist group Anonymous has released a video where they claim to ‘expose’ Texas police over the death of Sandra Bland. The chilling voiceover, which has been digitally disguised, is calling …

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Jimmy Kimmel explains Minaj and Swift beef with emojis

During a week where another black American life was lost under dodgy police circumstances, Nikki Minaj and Taylor Swift got caught up in some Twitter beef (Tweef). The Tweef between …

Read moreJimmy Kimmel explains Minaj and Swift beef with emojis

Zoe Kravitz was ‘too urban’ for The Dark Knight Rises

Zoë Kravitz was denied an audition for a small part in the critically acclaimed Christopher Nolan-directed The Dark Knight Rises. Why? I hear you ask. Because of the colour of …

Read moreZoe Kravitz was ‘too urban’ for The Dark Knight Rises
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