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Met's Counter Terrorism unit investigate Dr Shola death threats in vile racist letter
The Met’s Counter terrorism command yesterday (21st February) released a statement confirming their investigation into a suspected ‘right...
Alia McDonald
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Alarming figures and hidden Black deaths in police custody revealed
According to the investigative charity Inquest, Black and Minoritised Ethnicities (BAME) die disproportionally from the result of force...
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'When Women Meet' Nottingham’s Diana McKenzie on building a community of professional black women
The second edition of When Women Meet will be held on Saturday, 4th February 2023. Four years after its maiden edition in 2019. When...
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TAOBQ Request English Heritage Change The Erroneous Wording On Claudia Jones Plaque
By: Kwaku An imminent Claudia Jones blue plaque has recently been the subject of a news item on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, and in...
ebiemi azigere
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Sacked Tory MP Nahdim Zahawi condemns UK press in letter to PM Rishi Sunak
‘’I am concerned, however, of the conduct from some of the fourth estate in the recent weeks” – MP Nahdim Zahawi Nahdim Zahawi has...
ebiemi azigere
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Nottingham University Hospital apologizes to family and announces changes after £800,000 fine
The Chief Executive of the Nottingham NHS trust Anthony May has apologized to Sarah and Gary Andrews following an 800,000 fine during a...
Alia McDonald
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#ukblackgirlaesthetic: Is it creating more division in our young black community?
Colourism has been an evident problem in the Black diaspora, especially in the fashion world and especially for dark skin Black women
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Rashford must stay for Manchester United to succeed
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said Marcus Rashford is central to his plans to make them the "best club in the world" and urged...
Marceline Powell
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Local communities to get £750,000 for Windrush 75th anniversary celebrations
Applications for the Windrush Day Grant Scheme have been opened by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Community...
Alia McDonald
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Enough is enough: Public support for NHS as ‘fear’ fuels continued strike action
January starts abruptly with more striking, but NHS get overwhelming support from the public. By Alia McDonald Strikes in the UK have...
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Met Police Corruption Racism Misogyny & Sexual Violence
Hundreds of officers in London are likely be sacked for sexual and domestic abuse offences, Britain's most senior policeman said as he...
Alia McDonald
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How many more ‘bad apples’ to fall from the Met Police tree?
The Met Police faces another taint in their reputation as former officer David Carrick pleads guilty to 49 sexual offences, including 24...
Marceline Powell
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More than 7000 sign petition condemning Vile Clarkson’s misogynistic Meghan rant
This misogynistic attack on Meghan a mixed heritage woman should be condemned by anyone who believes in feminism and racial equality
Marceline Powell
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Content with Creation launches media training for young men who feel underrepresented in London
The issues surrounding youth violence are ongoing evidence shows a direct correlation between disadvantage, social deprivation & Crime
Marceline Powell
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New report on youth exploitation shows the states failure to protect young people from gang violence
There are parts of our country where the state is completely failing in its duty to protect vulnerable children from the ongoing epidemic
Marceline Powell
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan finally calls for overhaul of Gang Matrix that discriminates black boys
The new Met Commissioner has now vowed to remove 65% of black people from the Metropolitan’s Police Gang Matrix but many remain trapped
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