6 February 2018 marks 100 years since the Representation of the People Act 1918 – the act which allowed some women in the UK the right to vote. This was a major landmark in the history of our democracy. Influential consideration Only 58% of the adult male population was eligible to vote before 1918. An …
#Vote100 – Women’s suffrage movement
In the nineteenth century women had no place in national politics. They could not stand as candidates for Parliament. They were not even allowed to vote. It was assumed that women did not need the vote because their husbands would take responsibility in political matters. A woman’s role was seen to be child-rearing and taking …
Free workshops: Building communities through parenting
First Principles Parenting are offering workshops and family coaching sessions in Brockley and New Cross in September. First Principles Parenting are a local community organisation providing parenting training and education. They offer unique solutions to families in the twenty first century urban context. They claim to have a 360 degree view of the challenges facing families …
Should racists be forced to learn about other cultures?
Airbnb host Tami Barker, from California, cancelled a guest’s booking on 17 February because the guest was Asian. Law clerk, Dyne Suh, had reserved the cabin in February for herself, her boyfriend and two friends, but was told by Barker minutes before their arrival that, “I wouldn’t rent it to u if u were the …
Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris suing government for prison assault
David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence’s killers, is suing the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) after he was allegedly attacked by a black inmate. Norris who is serving a life sentence for killing the 18-year-old student, is suing the MoJ for £10,000 claiming he was not suitably protected whilst he was serving time in Belmarsh prison. …
The spread of Islam in Africa
Africa is the second largest continent in the world made up of 54 countries. There are many different religions in Africa and some of them have been celebrating their faith, telling their stories and teaching their principles for thousands of years. Islam has been in Africa for so long since its beginning on the Arabian …
Fundraising for computer equipment and toilet facilities
We’ve set up a crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo and we need your help. We are fundraising to provide an ICT suite and toilet facilities for a primary school in Jamaica. Please help us. From the ages of 6 to 11, education in Jamaica is compulsory and free. However due to the burden of debt that …
5 things that will continue to divide black people in 2016
In life I try to avoid being around negative ignorant people who are too set in their ways to be enlightened. Sadly, I buck up on these people everyday on social media. I spent a lot of time observing these people but not engaging with them as I don’t have the patience. I learned a …
Racist: What it is…
I can’t believe that a discussion on what a racist is still needs to be had in 2015. The meaning used to be clear cut but as more Black people speak out against injustice racists seek to muddy the waters by trying to change the meaning of racism and who can be racist. When that …