Hearing of the death of an old school friend born the same year from the same neighbourhood, reminds me of how precious life is. Taken in your prime, and at your best. I only spoke to you recently old friend from across the world, with you inspiring me. Gone, but not forgotten Darren. Sleep well…
Thursday 20th June 2013 – 7am
The South African president, Jacob Zuma, has said the whole nation is praying for Nelson Mandela to recover quickly. The former president remains in intensive care at a hospital in Pretoria, where’s he’s being treated for a lung infection. In his latest statement, Mr Zuma called him a fighter, adding that he was confident the…
When the Employment Court last year agreed with me that the Metropolitan Police Service had discriminated, harassed and victimised me because of my race and sexuality, the Commissioner promoted one of the main perpetrators from Inspector to Chief Inspector. Recognition for what? Yesterday I learned that this year after the Employment Appeal Court agreed with…
9 years ago this day and hour, my beautiful mum passed away in her Liverpool bed, surrounded by her children and family. I know there is NOT a day, none of us, do not think about her. As her last child of 11, I always write that I have truly been blessed, that she was…
Entrenched attitudes are concealed.
“I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone, it’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel all alone.” – Robin Williams.
Kevin Maxwell always wanted to join the police. He tells Sean O’Neill how he was driven out by racism and homophobia
Former detective constable Kevin Maxwell says he was sacked after raising concerns about racist, homophobic behaviour
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12305154
Emily Thornberry MP does Emily Davison at the Palace of Westminster, 100 years on. Deeds NOT Words.
