Frankie Clarence, 28, a Black Lives Matter organiser, says “I feel we are now in a period where voices don’t need to be voiceless any more.” The family of Belly Mujinga, a black ticket office worker who died from Covid-19, also joined the protests, which concluded at Victoria Station, where she had worked. In an… Continue reading UK Culture under Direct Attack Part 15
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Jun 2020. Race Riots in the US Considered
June 2020. The arc of history is bending towards the rise of China. As 27 states and at least 200 cities including New York and Washington DC go under curfew in the United States, impacting more than 60 million residents, the collapse of the liberal democratic order in its bastion is happening right before our… Continue reading Jun 2020. Race Riots in the US Considered
Jun 2020. Coronavirus and the Youth in Scotland
June 2020. Almost all of Scotland’s youth are concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on their futures, according to a new study. In research commissioned by the Scottish Youth Parliament, 96% of young people said they are worried about the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on their futures. Mental health was also a major… Continue reading Jun 2020. Coronavirus and the Youth in Scotland
Jun 2020. Coronavirus and the Homeless
June 2020. For now they have no names and little is known about their backgrounds. But it’s been established that at least six homeless people linked to hostels in London have died from coronavirus since March, triggering fears that outbreaks in crowded facilities with vulnerable people in poor health sharing bathrooms, dining rooms and even… Continue reading Jun 2020. Coronavirus and the Homeless
Jun 2020. George Floyd Memorial Services
Thousands of mourners gathered at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Monday to pay their respects to George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis police custody has sparked protests around the United States and across the world. Floyd, 46, grew up in the city’s Third Ward and will be buried in Houston next to… Continue reading Jun 2020. George Floyd Memorial Services
Jun 2020. Care Homes in Scotland during Coronavirus Part 2
June 2020. Some care home workers who test positive for coronavirus may have to continue working, according to new official guidance. The guidance says infected staff should carry on with their work if not doing so would create an “unacceptable risk”. But this should only be for the “absolute minimum period” necessary – no longer… Continue reading Jun 2020. Care Homes in Scotland during Coronavirus Part 2
Jun 2020. Race Protests in the UK Part 1
June 2020. Tens of thousands of people attended protests across the UK on Sunday – including one where a statue of a slave trader was pulled down – after a week in which growing numbers defied calls from politicians and police to avoid mass gatherings to rally against racial injustice. In London, thousands gathered outside… Continue reading Jun 2020. Race Protests in the UK Part 1
UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 14
Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) organised a socially distanced protest for 6pm Wednesday 3 June, as part of a day of action against discrimination in response to the murder of Mr Floyd.Britons were urged to “take a knee” on their doorsteps – the protest stance made famous by American football star Colin Kaepernick in opposition… Continue reading UK Culture Under Direct Attack Part 14
Jun 2020. Race Protests in the US Part 4
June 2020. Thousands of Americans are taking to the streets to protest about racism – many for the first time in their lives. Why has this particular tragedy struck such a chord? George Floyd is not the first African American whose death in police custody sparked protests. There were also rallies and calls for change… Continue reading Jun 2020. Race Protests in the US Part 4
Jun 2020. Care Homes in Scotland during Coronavirus Part 1
June 2020. More people have now died in care homes in Scotland than in hospitals, according to the latest figures from the National Records of Scotland (NRS), which also show that overall deaths have fallen for the fifth week running. The latest data on weekly deaths occurring in various settings shows that 1,818 deaths linked… Continue reading Jun 2020. Care Homes in Scotland during Coronavirus Part 1