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Month: May 2015

May 2, 2015November 30, 2016

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Black Britons Breaking Race Barriers June 30, 2021
The light from a few can inspire many By Thomas L Blair, 30 June 2021, copyright It’s time for a welcome tonic as Black Britons grapple with current tensions around systemic racism. This article highlights the people and projects facing tough issues that deserve attention. Black children’s book Stormzy launches ‘Superheroes’ children’s book Rapper Stormzy’s […]
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Are young Black scientists the key to healthier minority communities? May 24, 2021
AstraZeneca and Black Scientists training program could feasibly meet community needs By Thomas L Blair 24 May 2021 © The Covid-19 pandemic exposed the raging health crisis among hard-hit, ill-researched Black communities. But one pool of scientific talent is missing or ignored in science courses, funders and company boards — young Black scientists. The current state […]
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Black solidarity gains momentum against UK racism denial report April 5, 2021
By Thomas L Blair 05 April 2021 © One extraordinary trend, which so far seems to have received no attention, is the rise of Black social solidarity in response to the government’s portrayal of Britain as “a beacon of good race relations and diversity model for other western nations”. [See Commission on Race and Ethnic […]
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Aroused Black journalists blast British media on racism March 18, 2021
But must draw strength from their roots and citizens journalists By Thomas L Blair, 18 March 2021 © member National Union of Journalists Campaigning with a conscience, hundreds of leading mainstream Black journalists and freelancers have posted an open letter to the whites-mainly, “we are not racists” Society of Editors, once again. This time in […]
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Black, Asian Britons signal global scepticism of Covid-19 vaccine jab February 8, 2021
Past medical scandals fuel suspicion. How to build trust? What choices to make? By Thomas L Blair 08 February 2021© rev 18-02-21 Black and Asian communities in Britain and worldwide are high on the pandemic hit-list. Yet surprisingly many are “vaccine sceptics”. Too often they are vilified for holding up coverage against the virus. This […]
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TWENTY-TWENTY: The Year Black Britons Fought Covid-19 and Health Inequalities December 29, 2020
by Thomas L Blair 29 December 2020© Understanding this issue is vital. Our review of the year’s independent opinion articles can help you stay informed, and navigate what’s next on the horizon In 2020 the unthinkable shock happened. Covid-19 infections ruptured the lives of NHS Black frontline staff – doctors, nurses and care workers, more […]
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“O Holy Night” heralds Black Justice and Equality December 23, 2020
Oppressors must kneel at the birth of peace and love By Thomas L Blair 23 December, All Rights Reserved O Holy Night’ is one of the most popular Christmas carols. Comforting, yes. But reinvented, the venerable festive words hold a hidden liberation meaning. In 2020 the inhumanity is so clear. Powerful forces bear responsibility for […]
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America’s Nigerian and West Indian Voters Send a Warning Sign to Biden-Harris November 16, 2020
Prove Their Votes, Lives Matter By Thomas L Blair 20 November 2020© Voting US Nigerians and West Indians have a progressive vision to Rehab America. Their organising efforts drove up the voter turnout that helped lift the presidential duo of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris into the White House. Moreover, they dashed President Donald Trump’s […]
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Black History Month 2020 UK: Leading Black women are reimaging its pride and power October 6, 2020
‘We’ve got to Dig Deeper, Look Closer, Think Bigger’ By Thomas L Blair, 6 October 2020 © Chronicleworld.co.uk: On a mission for Black Britain and the Diaspora in a time of crisis Founded and edited since 1997 Bold and unflappable, women like Catherine Ross of Black History Month 2020 and the National Caribbean Museum […]
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Alex Pascall: Praise singing educator for Black London © September 3, 2020
By Thomas L Blair, 4 September 2020 Alex Pascall, OBE, is Black London’s griot — a praise singer and educator in the African and Caribbean oral tradition. Much needed as schools reopen after months of lockdown, he says “In a nation badly informed and historically confused about the Black experience. All because of terrible politicians, […]
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