Definitions: The Dead Sea Scrolls: “Ancient, mostly Hebrew, manuscripts first found in 1947 on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea. Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls is among the…
20/20War: New Year or New Fear?
Each new year is welcomed around the globe with spectacular firework displays that fill the skies and airwaves to the rapture of multitudinous audiences gathering to witness such events. As…
Murder She Wrote: The Disparities in Health (S)care
“I killed them on purpose because I’m not good enough to care for them…” “I am a horrible evil person…” “I AM EVIL I DID THIS…” [1] These were some…
Wildfires & Youth: Nature vs. Nurture
The recent killing of 17-year-old Nahel M. in France can be, to some extent, considered a George Floyd (US, 2021) and Mark Duggan (UK, 2011) moment due to the riots and violence that ensued as a result of police brutality – yet again. More than 5 nights of rioting have witnessed major cities like Paris, Marseille and Strasbourg on fire and, as many have now become accustomed to, blame is squarely attributed to the youth.
The kneed for Justice: When taking a knee is an abuse of privilege
(Originally Published 28th May 2020) A reflection on recent events in the US will continue to illustrate an ugly reality; Black lives are of little or no consequence to the country’s…
Do You Believe in Monsters?
The latest media headlines revealing the ‘biggest ever’ child sex ring are alarming, however, they should not come as a surprise.[1] Contrary to more dominant narratives asserting Asian grooming gangs…
When they see us, Fade to Black
“…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,…
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…