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UK NEWS: FOOTBALL UNION PFA LEFT ‘EMBARRASSED’ AFTER US COMEDIAN REGINALD D HUNTER USES N-WORD DURING AWARDS CEREMONY

April 29, 2013

Via The Daily Mail A footballing body today admitted it was  embarrassed over the ‘gross error of judgement’ that saw comedian Reginald D  Hunter repeatedly using racist slurs during his act at an awards  dinner. Hunter, a black stand-up from Georgia in the  U.S., used the word ‘n*****’ a number of times during his 30-minute performance  at the Grosvenor Hotel in central London yesterday. Professional Footballers’ Association  chairman Clarke Carlisle said: ‘I thought that we made a really gross error of  judgement […]

UK SHORT FILM: PASS THE COMB (TRAILER)

April 29, 2013

A CHANGE THE STEREO INITIATIVE We are pleased to announce that Pass the Comb is complete and will have two screenings in May! The New Black film club in association with Black History studies will Premier the film on May 27th at 6.30 sharp in the Ritzy Cinema in Brixton. To buy tickets for this event click here. The second screening takes place on May 30th and this is part of a listening party by NLPR. For information and tickets please click […]

UK NEWS: PR GURU MAX CLIFFORD CHARGED WITH 11 INDECENT ASSAULTS

April 26, 2013

BBC News reports that millionaire PR guru Max Clifford has been charged with eleven indecent assaults. The alleged offences relate to seven different women and girls ranging in age from 14 to 19 years old. Mr Clifford, 70, from Surrey, who says the allegations are “completely false”, will appear in court next month. He was arrested in Operation Yewtree – set up after claims were made against Jimmy Savile – although his arrest was unrelated to the former BBC DJ. Operation Yewtree has three […]

UK MUSIC NEWS: JLS STAR BREAKS DOWN ON TALK SHOW OVER SPLIT / WHAT’S THE REAL STORY HERE?

April 25, 2013

Yesterday it was announced that after five years together boy band JLS will split up after the release of a Greatest Hits album and their farewell tour in December. Today Digital Spy reports that JLS star Oritsé Williams broke down in tears while discussing the group’s split during a taping of this week’s edition of Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Asked by Carr if he had been against the split, Williams replied: “It is what it  is, I guess. The decision was made and we all felt it was the […]

UK EVENT: WINDRUSH 65TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CELEBRATION

April 24, 2013

“Experience the Legacy” The SS Empire Windrush came to Tilbury in 1948 and heralded the start of a modern, multicultural Britain. The 22nd June 2013 will mark the 65th Anniversary of this historic event. These special events, inspired by the Windrush, will celebrate the achievements and legacy of this generation. Saturday 22nd June 2013 Cruise and Reception (13:30 until 21:00 – £135pp) Reception only (15:30 until 21:00 £95pp) Book before 30th April 2013 and receive a 30% discount on each ticket (excludes […]

UK MUSIC AND A NATION MOURNS: BOY BAND JLS ANNOUNCE SPLIT

April 24, 2013

Soul destroying news this morning folks…. yes it is true…  JLS has announced through tabloid rag The Sun that after 5 years together they have decided to go their separate way. Group member Marvin Humes said: “It’s an emotional time. There’s no getting away from that.” This morning the band also tweeted: To the BEST fans in the world,it is true.THANK u 4 ur undying support and love.U will NEVER be forgotten. #amazingtimes #amazingmemories 💛Jx — JLS (@JLSOfficial) April 24, 2013 There will be a Greatest Hits […]

STEPHEN LAWRENCE: 20 YEARS ON – REST IN PEACE

April 22, 2013

Today marks the 20th anniversary of black teenager Stephen Lawrence’s death. Stephen (18) was stabbed to death in an unprovoked racist attack in 1993 while he waited at a bus stop with friend Duwayne Brooks in Eltham, South East London. After YEARS of fighting for justice Doreen and Neville Lawrence finally saw two of Stephen’s killers Gary Dobson and David Norris convicted of his murder in January 2012. But the fight still continues to secure the convictions of fellow gang members Neil Acourt, Jamie Acourt and Luke Knight who are still roaming the streets […]

FIRST BLACK BRITISH GAY DRAMA: IN THE DEEP (EPISODES 1 AND 2)

April 21, 2013

In The Deep is about four fun-loving best friends who live in the heart of East London, each harbouring secrets of their own. It’s a story about people, their loves, lives and lies as they go about their daily routine telling stories that we can all relate to. Ade, stuck between two worlds, Nigerian and gay. He lives a double life, hiding his relationships on both ends; Emilia has the confusing ‘thing’ with Riley her straight best friend; Wesley looking for that […]