July 30, 2013
Via The Daily Mirror A British teenager accused of stabbing a fellow holidaymaker to death faces a one year wait in a Greek prison cell until he gets a trial. Myles Litchmore-Dunbar, 19, was remanded in custody yesterday charged with the murder of 19-year-old Tyrell Matthews-Burton. Tragic Tyrell was stabbed to death during a terrifying 30-man brawl outside a nightclub in the holiday resort of Malia, Crete, last Tuesday morning. Litchmore-Dunbar denies stabbing Tyrell and says he has no idea how a […]
July 30, 2013
14 September 2013 – 9 February 2014 Afro Supa Hero is a snapshot of a childhood and journey to adulthood, shown through a personal collection of pop cultural heroes and heroines of the African diaspora. Jon Daniel’s action figures, comic books and games offer an insight into the experience of a boy of African Caribbean heritage growing up in 1960s and 1970s Britain, in search of his identity. Born in East Sheen in southwest London and as the child of West Indian […]
July 29, 2013
The Daily Mirror reports that Myles Litchmore-Dunbar (19), who has been charged with the stabbing death of fellow tourist Tyrell Matthews-Burton as well as possession of a weapon, is due to appear in court today in Crete. The University of Northampton student and part-time model will appear alongside his friends friends Dejon Anaughe (19) and Jordan Williams (19), who have also be been charged over the senseless brutal brawl that took place outside of a nightclub in Malia last week. Sixteen others accused of affray are believed to have returned to […]
July 28, 2013
Legendary singer, songwriter, actor and Civil Rights activist Harry Belafonte talks about the death of Trayvon Martin, the occupation in Florida and Jay Z. For those of you who don’t know last year Belafonte accused Jay Z and his wife Beyonce of turning their backs on social responsibility. This rattled the jigga man and he responded by calling the 86 YEAR OLD a “boy” on the track called Nickles And Dimes (featured on his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail). Check out […]
July 27, 2013
For those who don’t know, Charles Nunoo is the owner of the “UK’s leading ethnic model agency” Charles & Ko. A few of the models on his books have appeared in numerous music videos including US rap videos (e.g. DJ Khalid -Bitches & Bottles and Flo Rida – Wild Ones) and Charles is a well known face among the UK “URBAN” party set. He also seems to be earning a lot of money if the video below is to be believed….. Via […]
July 27, 2013
Travel to the beautiful island of Dominica as one man documents his journey of discovery, of identity, of the birthplace of his father and of a legacy for future generations. This inspirational film will celebrate a small and unknown island and place it firmly on the map. Follow Richard’s progress at www.mydominicastory.tumblr.com where you can also make a donation. Upon realising he doesn’t know Dominica’s National Dish, ‘iD’ Director/Writer Richard Etienne visits the Lambeth Country Show to discover more about the National Dishes of […]
July 26, 2013
Sad news folks… it has been announced that Tim Westwood will be leaving BBC Radio (Radio 1 and 1xtra) after almost 20 years service. Via BBC Newsbeat DJ Tim Westwood is leaving BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra as part of a schedule update. His Saturday night show, which is currently broadcast simultaneously on Radio 1 and 1Xtra at 9pm, is being cut. The new line-up will start with MistaJam at 7pm, followed by Charlie Sloth at 9pm and DJ Target at 11pm. Radio […]
July 26, 2013
I loved this group and I still listen to their debut album ‘Oooooooh On The TLC Tip’. It is still one of my favourite albums. Rest In Peace Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes.
July 25, 2013
Earlier this year former footballer and anti-racism campaigner Paul Elliott (48) dramatically resigned from all of his positions within the Football Association after it was revealed he called ex-Charlton player and former friend Richard Rufus a “nigger” during an argument over a failed business venture. Click here to read all about it. According to reports Elliott later insisted that the term was not offensive because both men involved are black. Today it was reported that Rufus has now issued High Court proceedings against Elliott. Why? Because after Elliott announced he was […]