(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…
‘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.…
Freedom Day: One Man’s Terror is another Man’s Freedom!
The UK government’s lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on Monday 19th July 2021 has been dubbed Freedom Day; however, it is apparent this occasion symbolises anything but that for many who…
England (Black)Out!
Glossary Blackout: To become unconscious, also; A failure of an electrical supply Black Bastard: Racist epithet targeting people of colour, also; Used to describe an officer of the police service…