October

UK TV: BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING – WHAT A JOKE!

For those who don’t know it’s currently Black History Month here in the UK and our TV networks have decided to celebrate this fact by airing the following documentaries….. Note: It’s not a coincidence that they decided to schedule these documentaries during this period. Race & Intelligence:  Science’s Last Taboo ( aired last night (October 26th on Channel 4)   In 2007, Nobel Prize winning US scientist James Watson was quoted referring to research suggesting that black people were less intelligent than other races. His comments []

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT – BLACK FLASH

Yes Black History is once again upon us, so there will be various black history themed events taking place throughout the month of October in and around London. Via Catch A Vibe From the eccentric Victorian Arthur Wharton who kept goal for Preston North End in 1886 to Cyrille Regis, John Barnes and beyond, this BBC Four documentary celebrates the highs and lows of nearly 120 years of black player’s involvement in British professional football. Followed by a panel discussion with Garth Crooks (BBC, []

UK MUSIC NEWS: DIZZEE RASCAL UNVEILS UK TOUR DATES

Dizzee Rascal’s UK tour will kick off in October. See tour date information below.  October 6 – Newcastle, O2 Academy October 7 – Manchester, Apollo October 9 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange October 10 – Exeter, University Great Hall October 11 – Bristol, O2 Academy October 13 – Nottingham, Rock City October 14 – Bournemouth, Opera House October 16 – Norwich, UEA October 17 – Birmingham, Opera House October 24 – Liverpool, University October 25 – Sheffield, O2 Academy October 26 – Leeds, O2 Academy []