WRITING HIS.STORY
I write because nobody listens…
- Bri'Monae
Why the Home Secretary Is Wrong
The people smugglers are not the only contributors to the death of the 16-year-old Sudanese boy, Government policy and poisonous public discourse on immigration is too.
White Consciousness and Black Lives Matter
I get somewhat angry at the public pronouncements of white pastors, supporting Black Lives Matter, a kind of johnny-come-lately virtue signalling, to get themselves off a moral hook, when they have never commented on this before…
They Will Rise
Keep Calm and Listen - Reflecting on the Recent Incident in Streatham
As information started circulating and reporters arrived at the scene, it became apparent that the attack was terrorist related. “This stuff doesn’t happen in Streatham, why Streatham?” was a frequent response from residents…
Black History Month: A Key Influence in My Life
We often joke about this as a family because my mum is a perfectionist. in some ways its a trait we both share. She is undoubtably a rock in our family. Her strength, courage and resilience as a black woman, is truly inspirational.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Earlier on in the year, I went hiking after visiting some family. My cousin arranged for us to do some hiking in Lake District. Having not checked the details of where we were going, I drove up pretty excited. We reached our destination, I had my camera, my hat, my walking boots, loads of food and I wore jeans. I was ready to go, or so I thought.