winds of change in t&t politics
When the United States electorate confirmed Barack Obama as President, many saw it as the physical embodiment of a dream of African Americans becoming a reality.
The election of Kamla Persad- Bissessar in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday, may well be heralded in similar terms, but this time, as the fulfillment of the dreams of women of [...]
United Haitians in the UK appeal
United Haitians In The UK is a charity with the goal to make a positive contribution in the development of Haiti, and to keep the Haitian culture alive in the United Kingdom. They financially support worthwhile, non-governmental, and sustainable educational projects throughout Haiti with an emphasis on children’s school fees, uniforms and supplies.
Black History Studies [...]
Sorry Mr. Denham, race hasn’t gone away
I’ve hesitated on commenting on John Denham’s comments as I was keen to see the type of reaction he would provoke.
Most responses have focused on his assertion of the need to focus on class, and other social factors. Race, it seems, isn’t that important anymore.
The Daily Telegraph reported: “It is no longer enough to make [...]
A christian response?
After yesterday’s post, it seems almost crazy to post this..but still, thought stupidity should be shared:
Haiti, I’m sorry
I’ve always been fascinated by Haiti.
The haunting lyrics of calypsonian David Rudder’s Haiti sent a shudder down my spine when I first heard it in 1988:
‘Toussaint was a mighty man, and to make matters worse, he was black; back in the days when black men knew their place was in the back; but this rebel, [...]
A very worthy cause
Final memorial event to mark Victoria Climbié’s 10 year anniversary
VCF, the Victoria Climbié Foundation, is to hold a final memorial event to mark the 10 year anniversary of the death of Victoria Adjo Climbié.
February 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Victoria Climbié in 2000. Had she lived, Victoria would now be 18.
VCF [...]
I tip my hat…
Definitely worth reposting here:
African-American Golf Pioneer Bill Powell Dies at 93
New York Times
By RICHARD GOLDSTEIN
Published: January 1, 2010
Bill Powell, who was honored last summer as a racial pioneer in American golf more than 60 years after building a golf course while he was shunned by the sport he loved, died Thursday at a hospital in [...]
Lots of fun down under
Australia is in the news yet again for a race related story- this time over fried chicken.
KFC has pulled a controversial advert from down under after complaints that it was racist.The ad features a white Australian cricket fan looking exasperated as black supporters- supposedly West Indian- are loudly cheering. The white fan asks aloud how [...]
70 million because of migrants?
This BBC headline caught my eye: MPs urge ‘70m population cap’ in party manifestos.
Turns out the piece isn’t about plans to introduce compulsory sterilisation when the British population nears 70 million, but rather outrage at non European immigration.
Using some rather alarmist language from the Balanced Migration Group, the piece asserts that Britain has: ‘lost control [...]