“…there is but one destiny for the black man. And it is white.” [1] As the US grapples with the death of yet another innocent black male, Tyre Nichols –…
Police & Thieves: When Privilege becomes Synonymous with Abuse
Yet another revelation of statutory abuses of power by a member of the Metropolitan Police has lead to yet more handwringing apologies; however the resounding question to be asked is,…
Jungle Book: 21st Century Colonialist Strategy
"The gardeners should take care of the garden, but they will not protect the garden by building walls. A nice small garden surrounded by high walls in order to prevent…
Trick or Treat? Tokenism vs. Meritocracy
Glossary of terms Second fiddle: one that plays a supporting or subservient role.[1] House Negro: a black person who rejects their cultural identity to please the white man.[2] U-turn (noun):…
Black His-Story: Here’s Mine
It was the early hours of the morning yet I could still hear voices outside the bedroom window, on the street. Who’d be arguing these past three nights at the…
End of an Era: Mourning after the Knight Before
On 6th September 2022, Liz Truss visited an ailing Queen Elizabeth, requesting permission to form a government as the new Prime Minister.[1] Rewind 28 years and we witness our now…
Britain: A (Re)Developing Country?
“Crop failure, droughts and floods are not the only causes of hunger. Corruption, mismanagement and bad governance are mainly to blame for catastrophes…” [1] The above excerpt comes from a…
Great Replacement Theory: Fear of a Black Planet
The recent Buffalo, New York massacre[1] at the hands of another white supremacist has, once again, placed the spotlight on Great (also known as White) Replacement Theory: “Once largely relegated…
‘There Will Be Blood’: We Reap What We Sow
“The title is a prophecy, a warning, or a vengeful supernatural pronouncement… That dark title threatens a calamity now visible on the horizon: destruction of the Earth itself…” [1] The…
Uproar! Black Cats Matter
The furore surrounding international footballer, Kurt Zouma’s abuse towards his pet cats deserves attention for a number of reasons, among them being the unacceptable cruelty meted out on defenceless animals.…