BLACK HISTORY MONTH: BOOK TO READ – DESTRUCTION OF BLACK CIVILIZATION. GREAT ISSUES OF RACE FROM 4500BC TO 2000AD
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: BOOK TO READ – STAYING POWER. BLACK PEOPLE IN BRITAIN SINCE 1504
As most of you will already know by now it’s Black History Month here in the UK. So for those who wish to learn more about black history (outside of our contribution to the world’s of entertainment and sport) please check out the following publications. [Thanks Chico-Rei] Click HERE to purchase.
UK NEWS: DAT’S A WRAP SHOW HOST POET TALKS ABOUT BLACK HISTORY – FORGET ABOUT THE PAST AND CELEBRATE TODAY’S UK ARTISTS
Check out Dat’s A Wrap Show host Poet and listen to his views on Black History. In Poet’s opinion we as a people should stop focusing on the past and celebrate what is happening in the present day. According to him artists like Tinie Tempah, and Chipmunk “are a part of black history” and we should celebrate that instead. Listen to Poet’s views below. [Watch from mark 6.57]. ….. So in other words ignore and don’t bother educating yourselves about our existence pre-slavery and post slavery […]
QUOTE OF THE DAY (2) – NOEL CLARKE
I'm not a racist or a militant, but have a question? Are there enough girls of colour in TV n film in the UK? #fastgirls is gonna fix that. — Noel Clarke (@NoelClarke) October 6, 2011 I wonder what’s brought this on then….. Anyway I think we all know the answer to Noel’s question which is a big fat NO! It looks like I will have to keep a close eye on his up and coming project Fast Girls. I look forward to seeing the […]
QUOTE OF THE DAY: 2011 MOBO AWARDS WINNER DAPPY
This is how much respect N-Dubz star turned solo artist Dappy has for his MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award. http://twitter.com/#!/TheDappy/status/121853260767301632 [Thanks P One] Hahaha. What a fool.
TWEETS OF THE DAY: X-FACTOR CONTESTANT DERRY
X-Factor (UK) contestant/ The Risk group member Derry Mensah begs famous faces for a ‘follow backs’ on Twitter. @rioferdy5 rio give me a follow back please you gave me a cool tweet last month its derry from xfactor cheers bro, tweet me wen you can — DEZMENSA @LFC (@DerryTheRisk) October 5, 2011 @WayneRooney yoooooo wayne give us a tweet/follow its Derry from factor — DEZMENSA @LFC (@DerryTheRisk) October 5, 2011 @Eminem yooo bro let me be your 1st follower? — DEZMENSA @LFC […]
UK NEWS: MEET THE CAST AND CREW OF ONLINE COMEDY ‘MEET THE ADEBANJOS’ AT PECKHAM LIBRARY
This is your chance to meet the cast of the hit British-Nigerian online comedy show “Meet the Adebanjos”. Hear how the TV show came to be made and stories from behind the scenes in what promises to be a fun filled evening. CLICK HERE for more information.
UK EVENT: THE PRECIOUS AWARDS 2011
The PRECIOUS Awards was founded by Foluke akinlose MBE to celebrate the achievements of inspirational entrepreneurial women of colour who are running businesses in the UK. The Awards are passionate about recognizing success and inspiring other women of colour to launch their own business. The PRECIOUS Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate those women of colour in business and leadership, who demonstrate exceptional determination, innovation and entrepreneurial skills and talent. The PRECIOUS Awards are amongst the most prestigious awards in the […]
UK NEWS: MOBO AWARDS CEO CONFIRMS ALL STAFF WILL BE PAID AFTER BECTU SINGLES OUT ORGANISATION
Several days ago media and entertainment union BECTU put MOBO Awards organisers on blast and urged them to pay ALL their staff. The appeal came in response to an advertisement for runners and ushers to work on the event which confirmed that no payment was being offered. The union believed that MOBO was signalling an intention to breach the national minimum wage regulations; the Act stipulates that all work should be paid at least at the level of the national minimum wage. […]
TWEET OF THE DAY: AML AMEEN
Some of the UK Urban Films happening right now, are troubling…. #UKNeedstoexpand… — Aml Ameen (@AmlAmeen) September 30, 2011 [Harry’s Law star Aml Ameen]
MAD NEWS UK 