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Doreen Lawrence

Duwayne Brooks sends for Doreen Lawrence on Twitter

If there are two headlines I hate seeing more than anything it is “mother of murdered teen Stephen Lawrence” and “friend of murdered teen Stephen Lawrence”. These two headlines relate to activist …

The rise and fall of the National Front in Britain

The National Front, a far-right political party, emerged in the United Kingdom during the late 1960s and 1970s, garnering attention and support from British citizens concerned about immigration and …

RiRi and Drake possibly on again

Pop star Rihanna has gone public with her rumoured boyfriend Drake by openly kissing him during a night out in London on Monday. Rihanna had turned into a Drake groupie following the rapper on his …

Pastor says leave your panties at home to better receive Christ – GTFOH

Let me ask you something: if your pastor told you not to wear panties to church would you listen to him? I really try not to concern myself with people’s worshipping practice because I don’t want or …
Lupita Nyong’o

12 Years a Slave Oscar wins prompts offensive headlines

In 2014 the film 12 Years a Slave won many awards and was in the spotlight for months after the film launched last 2013. Actors Lupita Nyong’o and Chiwetel Ejiofor were constantly in the news, along …
Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o shares her story of being dark skinned

Lupita Nyong’o was awarded Best Breakthrough Performance for her work in 12 Years a Slave at February’s Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. Her acceptance speech brought a tear to …
apartheid south africa

Apartheid South Africa: A dark chapter in history

Apartheid South Africa was a period characterised by institutionalised racism, segregation, and the oppressive governance of the non-white population. Apartheid created a deep divide between people …
Zimmerman

CNN set to interview George Zimmerman

It seems that a week doesn’t go by where Trayvon Martin’s killer isn’t headlining in the media or upsetting people on social media. Today people are riled because CNN will be interviewing …

That awkward moment when Samuel L Jackson roasts a reporter

This was the moment when Samuel L Jackson roasted a news anchor on live TV in a case of mistaken identity. Samuel L Jackson was mistaken for Laurence Fishburne by news anchor Sam Rubin of KTLA. This …
DMX Zimmerman

George Zimmerman vs DMX bad taste boxing match cancelled

Those who opposed the controversial DMX vs George Zimmerman boxing match will be glad to hear that the fight is off. Damon Feldman, who has organised a number of fights between stars, took to his …

Trial of Jordan Davis’ killer starts this week

  As we remember Trayvon Martin this week let’s spare a thought for the family of the dead teen, Jordan Davis who was shot dead at 17. The man accused of shooting unarmed Jordan is …
Trayvon Martin and his dad

Trayvon’s killer should not be allowed to box for money

Had he lived Trayvon Martin would have been 19 today. Trayvon was killed by gun toting neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. As people remember Trayvon and the injustice dished out due to …
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