Lack of black characters in children’s films under the spotlight
After the hysteria that greeted Disney’s Princess and the Frog, it is worth reviewing the presence and treatment of black characters in children’s’ films
Black, Jewish and second class
Are Falasha Jews still treated purely as the black ‘other’ and therefore racially insignificant in the Jewish Nation? For just under 10 years between 1984 and the early nineties, a culturally distinct ethnic, nomadic community were evacuated to Israel from Ethiopia. In many contested debates it is argued that the Falasha Jews were brought to…
Single women celebrate freedom on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is more targeted at married women and those in relationships but single women still celebrate the day, our special survey has revealed. We spoke to 15 women who were both single and in relationships, between the ages of 18 and 45 and found that women who are in a relationship or married expect…
Surviving Auschwitz and chocolate slavery discussed at Holocaust Memorial event
On January 27 2011, schools and colleges in Northern Ireland marked Holocaust Memorial Day with a variety of events. In Derry’s Tower
Egyptians in Britain express fears for homeland
“At the beginning of the revolution the main feeling that I felt was fear. I was scared for my family especially as all the mobile networks were down so the lack of communication increased my worry and fear.” Former 24 year old economics student Mohammad Badrawi currently lives in West London but spent most of…
Book Review: We’re all journalists now: Scott Gant
Gant’s well-researched book about American journalism advances the debate on who and who is not a journalist in the 21st century. But rather than solicit predictable opinions from both sides of the fence; the Harvard-educated media and corporate lawyer enacts the First Amendment as the ultimate weapon in settling the argument. As someone outside the…
Film Review: Little White Lies
A gritty comedy about racism in Wales sounds an unlikely candidate for a Hollywood hit. Nevertheless, Little White Lies is in line to win a lucrative distribution deal with American giants Warner Bros. It is currently topping an online contest at Amazon Studios, where the winner also collects $1million (£630,200). First shown on ITV Wales,…