Is antisemitism on the rise?
A number of newspapers have all run stories over the last week stating that we are seeing a rise in antisemitic incidents in Britain as a result of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
racism
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June 2014: Tracks of the month
One of the most profound statements on music I’ve ever heard or read was made by the saxophone player Charlie Parker, he said:
A tale of two lynchings: Emmett Till 1955, Darius 2014
Two lynchings, nearly 60 years apart.
Race and class in Group E: an alternative view of the World Cup
Well England did not disappoint! However it was one of the best England performances I’ve seen for a long time and I’m pleased for Raheem Sterling, who had a great game.
Group D: England’s turn to get a kicking
We are just hours away from England’s first group D match. Cameron will be cheering England on, the Sun is cheering England on and from her grave so will Margaret Thatcher. I for one won’t be.
Detroit: the fist and the fury, sanctification and pride
Wandering around the downtown district of Detroit I came across a huge black metal sculpture called ‘The Fist’.