Drug and alcohol programme rolled out by Mitch Winehouse
The father of Amy Winehouse will launch a major new drug and alcohol education programme today.
Mitch Winehouse will demand changes to the way children are taught about drugs and alcohol in …
Popular Culture: Conversations that matter
A popular culture hub for the issues, events, and cultural moments shaping our world right now. In this category, we delve into the deeper aspects of popular culture, examining the impact of fast fashion, the effects of over-tourism, the significance behind global awareness days, the release of influential books, and evolving narratives within Black culture and beyond.
From headlines to hashtags, Popular Culture dives into the conversations that spark change and reflection. Here, you’ll find thoughtful commentary, critical reviews, and stories that connect the personal to the political — because culture isn’t just what we consume. It’s what we live, question, and carry forward.
Processed meat linked to risk of early death
In the wake of the horsemeat scandal, new research has revealed a link between eating too much processed meat and premature death. Some 3% of all premature deaths may be due to the consumption of too …
Mozambican man dragged by police van dies in custody
South Africa’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a Mozambican man who died in police custody.
27-year-old taxi driver Mido Macia, died after being handcuffed to a police vehicle and …
Essex Carnival thought Beyonce would perform for free – Oops
Organisers of an annual carnival in Maldon, Essex, were thrilled when multi-award-winning pop star Beyonce agreed to take part.
The Maldon Carnival Association had contacted some of the biggest …
Get your head out the clouds – US government can access your data
All personal information stored by British internet users on major “cloud” computing services including Google Drive can be spied upon routinely without their knowledge by US authorities …
Mobile fingerprinting – Know your rights
Police in London are using mobile fingerprint scanners that can detect suspects within two minutes.
About 350 devices are being used in police response cars to carry out roadside checks on people’s …
British companies may have to reveal racial make-up
Large companies could be urged to publish the ethnic composition of their workforce under Conservative proposals to help boost the party’s popularity with ethnic minority voters, according to the …
An Obituary – the passing of our beloved Common Sense
An oldie but a goodie. I got this as an email and thought it was worth a mention.
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense , who has been with us for many years.No one knows …
Jamaican season greetings
This is such an emotional time of year. We can be happy, sad, overjoyed, grateful and downright ungrateful from the time we get up.
We think about the loved one’s we’ve lost and the …
Tony Blair’s ‘crime of aggression’ could see him face war crimes trial
Archbishop Desmond Tutu branded Tony Blair and George Bush war criminals and called for both former leaders to be hauled before an international court.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner said the former …
If you want to learn Early African History START HERE
Long before they were taken from their homes and thrust into slavery, black people had a rich history. But you knew that right?
It’s surprising how many black people don’t know that and …
Bookshelf: Black Britain: A Photographic History
People of African and Caribbean descent have inhabited Great Britain for centuries. Eminent professor Paul Gilroy, renowned for his work exploring the social and cultural dimensions of British …