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…
Have a Coke and a Smile: Corporate Slave Branding
“Slave branding is the process in which a mark, usually a symbol or ornamental pattern, was burned into the skin of a living slave… The brutal and harsh act was…
Chauvin[ist]: Pig
Glossary Chauvin - Derek: Former police officer on trial, accused of killing George Floyd by forcefully and fatally kneeling on his neck during arrest. Chauvinist - One who possesses: an…
Trump’s Insurrection, Erection & Attempted Resurrection: A Flaccid Presidency
If there was any lingering doubt about how structurally racist – and yes, backward – the US continues to be across various societal levels, one only need reflect on the…
Statue Reverence or Idol Worship? We’ve been idle for too long!
“The fact that a man who died 299 years ago is today on the front pages of most of Britain’s newspapers suggests that Bristol has not been brilliant at coming…
Incendiary Rage & the Remnants of Self-Destruction
As we observe the aftermath of George Floyd’s very public murder, the anticipated analyses regarding the efficacy of the riots and looting that ensued have, once again, become the focus…
The Black Death: Society’s Scourge
Similar to today’s coronavirus pandemic, the Black Death apparently originated in Central or East Asia where it spread to the Crimea before arriving at the shores of Europe in October…
Covert19: Weaving a wwweb. of Lies & Misinformation?
There is nothing quite like ample free time to fuel conspiracy theories during a global crisis. While this is understandable, due to the climate of anxiety and fear surrounding the…