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Archbishop of Canterbury says riots will return unless we reach out to young

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of “more outbreaks of futile anarchy” like this summer’s riots unless the Government and society do more to rescue young people “who …

Our local hero – Jennifer Berbeck

Jennifer Berbeck, from Catford, was recognised with the Star of South London award this month as part of the South London Press Our Heroes Awards. She dedicated her award to staff working for public …

George Washington Carver: Agricultural scientist and inventor

‍George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor who developed hundreds of products using peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans, substantially improving the agricultural economy of …

Benetton blasted for Pope kissing ad

Benetton has been forced to pull a controversial photo montage showing the Pope kissing Egypt’s Ahmed el Tayyeb, imam of the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo and a leading voice in Sunni Islam, from its …

Met criticised for not controlling London riots sooner

Greater Manchester Police chief Peter Fahy has said that rioting in Manchester could have been prevented if police in London had acted sooner. The Police chief told BBC Panorama that copycat violence …

The American Black Panther Party: A revolutionary movement for equality and justice

The American Black Panther Party was a political organisation founded in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, California. It aimed to challenge the oppressive systems present in the …

Huey P. Newton: Visionary activist and co-founder of the Black Panther Party

Huey P. Newton was born on 17 February 1942 in Monroe, Louisiana, but he later moved to Oakland, California, with his family. Growing up in a deeply segregated and racially charged society, Newton …

American students launch campaign against racist Halloween costumes

A poster campaign has been launched in America by the Ohio University student group Students Teaching Against Racism in Society (STARS) to highlight racial stereotyping in Halloween costumes. Their …

Preview of the new Michael Manley documentary

A documentary illustrating the life of Jamaica’s fourth prime minister, Michael Manly was released on 29 February 2012. The release date also marks the 40th anniversary of the day Manley became prime …

Ministry of Justice releases riot convictions statistics

Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice show that of the many people arrested for involvement in the UK August riots only 13% were identified as gang members. Even in London, where gang …

The Royal African Company: England’s colonial commerce and the transatlantic slave trade

The Royal African Company (RAC), founded in 1672 under a royal charter by King Charles II of England, played a pivotal role in shaping England’s involvement in the Atlantic slave trade and its …

Booker T. Washington: The great accommodator and educator

‍Booker T. Washington, born into slavery in 1856, rose to prominence as an influential African American intellectual and educator of the 19th century. Washington’s life and work continue to …