V Binkhuysen Armstrong
@vearmstrong.bsky.social
Ubi concordia, ibi victoria. Where there is unity, there is victory.
Member of the West Lothian Community Race Forum (Scotland)
www.wlcrf.org.uk
Member of the West Lothian Community Race Forum (Scotland)
www.wlcrf.org.uk
Happy Lunar New Year - Year of the Snake!
January 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Happy Lunar New Year - Year of the Snake!
The intriguing story of 855 black women who came to Birmingham from America to solve a two-year postal backlog during World War Two - handling 17 million letters that would have otherwise gone unseen - has been made into a film.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The Six Triple Eight: Forgotten battalion of black women celebrated in film
A new film tells the story of the women who solved a huge postal crisis during World War Two.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 8:45 PM
The intriguing story of 855 black women who came to Birmingham from America to solve a two-year postal backlog during World War Two - handling 17 million letters that would have otherwise gone unseen - has been made into a film.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Here’s to 12 new chapters and 365 new chances. Happy New Year 2025 from West Lothian Community Race Forum.
December 31, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Here’s to 12 new chapters and 365 new chances. Happy New Year 2025 from West Lothian Community Race Forum.
The classic American novel Of Mice and Men will no longer be studied at GCSE in Wales from next September amid concerns about racism and the use of racial slurs.
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Of Mice and Men: Classic US novel taken off GCSE course in Wales
The book's removal is welcomed by the children's commissioner amid concern about racist language.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 5:28 PM
The classic American novel Of Mice and Men will no longer be studied at GCSE in Wales from next September amid concerns about racism and the use of racial slurs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bereaved families are due to raise their concerns that institutional racism may have impacted care given to black, Asian and minority ethnic (B.A.M.E.) patients.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lampard Inquiry: 'Structural racism' to be raised at hearing
Bereaved families are expected to give evidence at an inquiry looking into mental-health related deaths.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Bereaved families are due to raise their concerns that institutional racism may have impacted care given to black, Asian and minority ethnic (B.A.M.E.) patients.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Widespread racism and homophobia exists within West Midlands Police and the force failed to act over multiple serious allegations, a former chief inspector has claimed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
West Midlands Police: Racist police on duty every day, ex-inspector says
Khizra Bano, who is taking the force to a tribunal, claims there is racism on a “huge scale”.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Widespread racism and homophobia exists within West Midlands Police and the force failed to act over multiple serious allegations, a former chief inspector has claimed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The West Yorkshire officers were found guilty of gross misconduct over "derogatory, offensive and discriminatory" messages posted in the group, where they also shared photographs of "death scenes", car crashes, missing people and detainees.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/f...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/f...
Five Yorkshire police officers sacked over WhatsApp group sharing 'routine misogyny' and 'casual racism'
Five serving police officers have been sacked and three former colleagues told they would have been dismissed over a WhatsApp group featuring "routine misogyny" and "casual racism".
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 5:22 PM
The West Yorkshire officers were found guilty of gross misconduct over "derogatory, offensive and discriminatory" messages posted in the group, where they also shared photographs of "death scenes", car crashes, missing people and detainees.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/f...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/f...
Results showing an improvement in the representation of disabled people and those from culturally or ethnically diverse backgrounds on Boards, but that senior leadership teams are far from reflecting the diversity of UK society in all its forms.
www.sportengland.org/funding-and-...
www.sportengland.org/funding-and-...
Equality and diversity | Sport England
Sport England's aims for a more equal and diverse system - including the Tackling Racism and Racial Inequality in Sport (TRARIIS) report.
www.sportengland.org
December 24, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Results showing an improvement in the representation of disabled people and those from culturally or ethnically diverse backgrounds on Boards, but that senior leadership teams are far from reflecting the diversity of UK society in all its forms.
www.sportengland.org/funding-and-...
www.sportengland.org/funding-and-...
During a performance last week, Black cast members Bradley John and Gloria Acquaah-Harrison faced shocking behaviour from an audience member.
metro.co.uk/2024/12/24/f...
metro.co.uk/2024/12/24/f...
Only Fools play issues statement slamming 'abuse' after cast members targeted
The actors were 'left visibly upset'.
metro.co.uk
December 24, 2024 at 9:12 PM
During a performance last week, Black cast members Bradley John and Gloria Acquaah-Harrison faced shocking behaviour from an audience member.
metro.co.uk/2024/12/24/f...
metro.co.uk/2024/12/24/f...
A British-Ugandan man has become the first person to run from Cape Town in South Africa to London. Deo Kato ran over 518 days to raise awareness of racism and reached the finish line in Downing Street having passed through 15 countries.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Man finishes 8,000-mile run from Cape Town to London
Man runs for more than 500 days in continent-spanning run against racism
www.standard.co.uk
December 24, 2024 at 9:10 PM
A British-Ugandan man has become the first person to run from Cape Town in South Africa to London. Deo Kato ran over 518 days to raise awareness of racism and reached the finish line in Downing Street having passed through 15 countries.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
West Lothian Community Race Forum wishes you all a
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
December 24, 2024 at 9:05 PM
West Lothian Community Race Forum wishes you all a
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
"Instagram and the authorities need to stop this happening for the sake of all who are suffering this abuse. It is never acceptable."
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news.sky.com/story/kyle-w...
Kyle Walker: Manchester City player calls on Instagram and authorities to act after receiving racist abuse
The England international posted a picture of a message he received on Instagram in which he was racially abused.
news.sky.com
December 24, 2024 at 9:01 PM
"Instagram and the authorities need to stop this happening for the sake of all who are suffering this abuse. It is never acceptable."
news.sky.com/story/kyle-w...
news.sky.com/story/kyle-w...
This is safeguarding the wellbeing of children. They’ve very often been the only black child in that classroom when discussions all around them are focusing on very derogatory, negative depictions of black people.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
UK politics: Welsh Tories criticise Of Mice and Men’s removal from GCSE course over racism concerns – as it happened
Steinbeck’s book removed after some pupils felt distressed during discussions about its racial slurs
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2024 at 8:59 PM
This is safeguarding the wellbeing of children. They’ve very often been the only black child in that classroom when discussions all around them are focusing on very derogatory, negative depictions of black people.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
The Black Lives Matter movement sparked a positive change four years ago and had a huge influence on Financial Services businesses’ commitment to race equality in the workplace. However, since then there has been no remarkable improvement!
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CEOs are focusing on cost cutting rather than improving diversity, finds Reboot Race to Equality: UK Financial Services 2024 report - IFA Magazine
The Black Lives Matter movement sparked a positive change four years ago and had a huge influence on Financial Services businesses’ commitment to race
ifamagazine.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:23 PM
The Black Lives Matter movement sparked a positive change four years ago and had a huge influence on Financial Services businesses’ commitment to race equality in the workplace. However, since then there has been no remarkable improvement!
ifamagazine.com/ceos-are-foc...
ifamagazine.com/ceos-are-foc...
Urging the Department for Education to establish formal structures of training and accreditation for Initial Teacher Education on anti-racism.
www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...
www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...
Curriculum and Assessment Review: A Response from the Runnymede Trust
The Runnymede Trust's response to the government's curriculum and assessment review consultation
www.runnymedetrust.org
November 26, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Urging the Department for Education to establish formal structures of training and accreditation for Initial Teacher Education on anti-racism.
www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...
www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...
Kudos to Scottish Venue rejecting booking!
EXC: A Scottish venue rejected a booking inquiry for the Reform UK conference
Stand Up to Racism Scotland branded the conference "shambolic" and said the party tried to "run away" from protesters
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Stand Up to Racism Scotland branded the conference "shambolic" and said the party tried to "run away" from protesters
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Scottish venue rejects Reform UK conference booking
A SCOTTISH venue rejected a booking inquiry for the Reform UK conference ...
www.thenational.scot
November 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Kudos to Scottish Venue rejecting booking!
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BBC football presenter Alex Scott says racist trolls threatened to throw acid in her face
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BBC presenter Alex Scott says racist trolls threatened to throw acid in her face
The BBC presenter is among those being tipped to replace Gary Lineker on ‘Match of the Day’
www.independent.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 7:57 PM
BBC football presenter Alex Scott says racist trolls threatened to throw acid in her face
www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
RIP
South African writer and anti-apartheid activist Breyten Breytenbach dies aged 85
South African writer and anti-apartheid activist Breyten Breytenbach dies aged 85
The anti-apartheid critic spent seven years in prison for opposing the white minority regime.
www.bbc.com
November 24, 2024 at 11:36 PM
RIP
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United by one colour ❤️
November 23, 2024 at 12:23 AM
United by one colour ❤️
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“There is so much need beyond a food parcel.” 🥫
Big Issue meets Charlotte Ritchie – star of Ghosts, Fresh Meat and You among others – as she joins calls for change to ensure that people can afford the essentials they need to survive.
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Big Issue meets Charlotte Ritchie – star of Ghosts, Fresh Meat and You among others – as she joins calls for change to ensure that people can afford the essentials they need to survive.
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
November 21, 2024 at 12:42 PM
“There is so much need beyond a food parcel.” 🥫
Big Issue meets Charlotte Ritchie – star of Ghosts, Fresh Meat and You among others – as she joins calls for change to ensure that people can afford the essentials they need to survive.
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Big Issue meets Charlotte Ritchie – star of Ghosts, Fresh Meat and You among others – as she joins calls for change to ensure that people can afford the essentials they need to survive.
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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Racial abuse, physical assaults and no beds: asylum seekers tell of brutal conditions at Manston migrant centre
Racial abuse, physical assaults and no beds: asylum seekers tell of brutal conditions at Manston migrant centre
Asylum seekers who fled to UK to escape persecution said they endured abuse and squalor at centre in Kent
* Revealed: Home Office ‘completely lost grip’ at notorious Manston asylum centre
When David Neal, the former independent chief inspector of…
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Racial abuse, physical assaults and no beds: asylum seekers tell of brutal conditions at Manston migrant centre
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As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes
As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes
Latest version of Do They Know It’s Christmas fundraiser reignites debate about ‘problematic’ lyrics and imagery
Forty years ago this week, a group of pop stars gathered at a west London studio to record a single that would raise millions, inspire…
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:16 AM
As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes
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Bluesky Thinking: Will the promise of the #Xodus last, asks @kirsteenpaterson.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
Bluesky Thinking: Will the promise of the Xodus last?
Bluesky Thinking: Will the promise of the Xodus last?
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November 22, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Bluesky Thinking: Will the promise of the #Xodus last, asks @kirsteenpaterson.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
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EXC: A Scottish venue has rejected a booking inquiry for the Reform UK conference.
The National understands the venue was informed by Police Scotland of a risk of protests and rejected Nigel Farage's party's inquiry.
The National understands the venue was informed by Police Scotland of a risk of protests and rejected Nigel Farage's party's inquiry.
November 22, 2024 at 1:55 PM
EXC: A Scottish venue has rejected a booking inquiry for the Reform UK conference.
The National understands the venue was informed by Police Scotland of a risk of protests and rejected Nigel Farage's party's inquiry.
The National understands the venue was informed by Police Scotland of a risk of protests and rejected Nigel Farage's party's inquiry.
