Racism in the Cabinet Office is well documented. Yet, those at the helm deny there's an issue.

.Sangita Myska, popular LBC broadcaster, has suddenly been removed from the air. Why? Folks want answers. Also: a petition calling for her reinstatement has garnered thousands of signatures.
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London’s mayoral race dramatically stirred up by new poll showing the smallest lead for Sadiq Khan ahead of Susan Hall since their campaigns got underway standard.co.uk/news/politics/…

The official trailer for “Black Twitter: A People’s History” is out. It will premiere on Hulu May 9:

This afternoon I joined Folajimi’s family to remember Jimi and his selfless bravery which sadly cost him his life 3yrs ago.

I spoke about the fact that far too often young people are demonised as trouble makers, but Jimi was a hero.
His family want to establish Folajimi Day.

Barbados halts ‘£3m plan’ to purchase Tory MP’s slavery plantation amid public outcry independent.co.uk/world/barbados…

Shoplifting offences recorded by police in England and Wales have risen to the highest level since current data began in 2003, the Office for National Statistics said. Cozzie livs.

Barney Davis and I spent the whole day chasing Cavalry horses around London as they wreaked havoc.

Definitely a story to remember.

Read all about it in The Independent:

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A Black boy, Christopher Kapessa, was pushed to his death by a white boy. This killer never faced justice. Today, we are holding a vigil in front of the Welsh Parliament to stand in solidarity with Christopher's family to call for #Justice4Christopher . Children, Young People and Education Committee ITV Wales News BBC

Hi The Booker Prizes, I really appreciate the transparency. The enslaved African people referenced are my family.

Josias & George did not 'manage' my family. They enslaved them. Thats why we STILL have their last name. They were enslavers, not 'managers'.

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Mick & Sinbad. Brookside was a classic soap. Those were the days!✨️

The Government of Jamaica has officially taken the decision to recognize the State of Palestine 🇵🇸.

Barbados halts ‘£3m plan’ to purchase Tory MP’s slavery plantation amid public outcry independent.co.uk/world/barbados…

I'm acutely conscious of leaving the door to misogyny wide open if we even dare to discuss women's fluctuating moods & energy levels throughout our cycle but tracking my periods was one of the best things I did and I'd hard recommend it to other women🩸 cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/a60565…

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We asked all 13 what they would change about London if elected.

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People detained under Mental Health Act dying at three times rate of those in prisons Amy-Clare Martin
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Awful video of abuse - where it looks like a few women protected another / others from this horrifying tirade on a high street Metropolitan Police #London