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'Racism is rife' says chief prosecutor Britain's chief criminal prosecutor has described
most Britons as racist with a culture of "institutionalised
racism". He said there is a huge task to be done if British society is to rid itself of the "problem" of racism. Quote "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." (John
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We must apologise for the day delay in your receipt of this week's Newsletter, but this was due to technical encounters which have now been resolved. Rest assured, we will always use our best endeavours to ensure your favourite online weekly graces your inbox every week - without fail (late or not!) OK... so what's in store for you this week... well, once again, Speak Out! rules the waves as you guys let rip your views and observations on community issues; so much so we had to continue some of them on a Supplement Page! As usual, your countless Feedback and Reviews ensure that unbiased observations are truly reflective of the diverse characters/tastes we have in the community, and are available for all to read. This weeks Special Feature highlights an extremely worthwhile charity fundraising event taking place tomorrow (Wednesday 26/06/02) in aid of three very worthy charities; The Stephen Lawrence Trust, The Damilola Taylor Trust and Sanjae Lewis Trust. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT AND GIVE SOMETHING BACK! On that note, the Charity Focus feature highlights 'SKI-ART' an initiative of the Enfield Parents Centre whose aim is to enable children with learning difficulties to explore and try out a range of stimulating, creative and social opportunities. The Competition Zone hosts a delightful line up of goodies for you - but be quick some of them close in a day or two (sorry). Anyway, that's enough from me, I'll hand you over to the notorious Ju so he can take you through your paces. As I always say... catch ya on the other side >>> Caz Ethnic minority teachers for leaders A scheme has been launched to help black and Asian teachers get into senior and management positions in schools. The National College for School Leadership (NCSL) and the National Union of Teachers (NUT) have paired up to find out more about the specific professional development needs of this group of teachers. Twenty-eight teachers, currently in positions such as departmental or subject head, from all over England have been awarded places on the first residential programme. After the course they will undertake research in their schools, to provide further information about leadership issues. The same teachers will return six months later to review progress and plan further development. Commitment to change One of the most prominent black head teachers in England is William Atkinson, of Phoenix High School in Fulham, south-west London, but it is still rare to see figures like Mr Atkinson in schools. |
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Contents:
Editors' Chat Hello, hope you're keeping well and feeling fit; you should know the drill by now, first up I start off with a likle inspiration and then go into a little madness and then it's off with the show with another edition of the Blacknet Community Information Newsletter. I want you to find self worth (If you have not done so already) and you will find peace within. Sometimes we go through life searching for something but we don't know what it is, in return we start to feel down, feel hopeless, feel incapable, feel confused, feel vulnerable, feel insecure to name but a few. Taking time out to know yourself, know your capabilities, know your strengths and acknowledge your weaknesses makes you a stronger person. When you know yourself, things start to happen for you, you start to take on life and make your own luck, you start to attract the right people around you which enhances you further. Knowing thyself means that when people let you down it doesn't stop you from achieving, but you know the beauty of it all... people start to admire your aura of content and determination for a better life and look to you as an inspiration. This is where you start to make a difference in life and when you make a difference in life you get a satisfaction that money simply cannot buy. Find self worth and you will see the doors open for you, which door you enter depends on how far and how much you want to achieve. My belief is this:. We cannot determine the outcome of all our actions and to every action there is a reaction, if you don't give it a go you'll never know and one thing is for sure is you'll never learn. Right then, on with the madness… Quote: "The England football team will be on their way home this Friday so better start preparing for a hero's welcome and lots of crying. Any bets??? hee hee;-)"’ I said that last week and low and behold The England National team is back in town, I'm gonna contain my laughter at the English media because they have no loyalties whatsoever and are very hypocritical, but props to the England side and better luck next time... they tried and that's all you need to do in life is give it a go. I'm upset that the African Nations did not get to the Semis and that definitely would have been a turn up for the books. Only a few dayz left ladies before the World Cup ends and normality returns (yeah, we know what that means ennit girls... he'll be off like a shot, doing his 'runnings' and we still wont get no attention! >>> Caz). I will say I would like to see South Korea in the finals, coz I'm a brother that believes in fairy tales and a true believer in the under dog, coz that is where you see true character. Finally before I disappear, there is this drink that is just simply blowing up the market right now and that is Fanta Fruit Twist. Now I personally ain't seen any ads for this demon but by heck it is one wicked piece ah soft drink, so much so it has tun Caroline fool and to try and tun Caz fool is a task within itself! (oi you, don't get facety, if it wasn't for me you would never know about Fruit Twist - chuups! >>> Caz) It is a taste bud revolution and I'll probably get sick of it in a few weeks the amount I have been drinking but what an experience!!! Just for the record that was not an advertisement, when something sweet me, it sweet me seeeeeeeen. Ju & Caz signing out till next week Continue
the good worx and maximum respect and love as always
Beloved
daughter of Sandra and Lloyd  CONTINUE
TO SUPPORT THE SANJAE LEWIS TRUST. Although the original
appeal campaign was for Sanjae, the Trust will continue in the same
vein, to provide funds for medical research, treatment, support and
relief of suffering to children with fibrosing
alveolitis. Keep those donations coming - there are other little
Sanjae's out there who need our help - don't let the same thing happen
again - play your part in creating an institution to which those in
need can turn.
Donations can still be made direct at any Barclays Bank, quoting the details below: Acc.
Name: Sanjae In Need ~ Sort Code: 20-46-60 ~ Acc. No: 40310913 Correspondence,
cheques/postal orders The
Sanjae Lewis Trust LET'S
SUPPORT THE CAUSE - WE KNOW WE HAVE THE POWER TO DO IT!!! .Chat 'bout
Events to look out for QUEST FOR THE AUTHENTIC
The Woolwich Simba Project is inviting one and all to a special comedy and music night. Entitled the "Give Something Back" show, they have most of the biggest names on the comedy scene giving up their time for free to raise money for the following trusts:
Their aim is to try and bring the community together to achieve something positive in memory of those who unwittingly had their lives curtailed. There will be one other beneficiary from this event, the Talawa Theatre Company "Theatre Fund", who are seeking to build the UK's first Black owned and managed theatre venue in London's West End. Confirmed acts so far include Curtis Walker, Felix Dexter, Roy Diamond, John Simmit, Helen DA Silva, Joycelyn Gee, Slim, Geoff Aymer, Mr Cee and more. The event will be hosed by KAT and Kwaku and David O. As ALL the proceeds will be split evenly between the 4 organisations, The Woolwich Simba Project hope that the community will mobilise itself to support this event. The "Giving Something Back" concept is quite new and people will be able to contribute whatever they can afford for a ticket, i.e., there is no set price. Everyone will be allowed to give whatever amount their pockets can afford, and whatever their conscience can bear. For further enquiries and booking, please call 020 8317 0451 YOU
KNOW YOU NEED TO SUPPORT THIS ONE!!! -
CAZ & JU
The company of 31 performs two mixed programmes giving dance fans the rare chance to enjoy favourite Ailey masterpieces, alongside UK premieres by contemporary choreographers. Both programmes include Alvin Ailey’s signature work, Revelations, which captures the exuberant energy of black spirituals and the humid Southern heat of Alvin Ailey’s childhood in Texas. THIS IS MOST DEFINITELY NOT TO BE MISSED!!! Sadler's
Wells Theatre, Rosebery Ave., London EC1 (Nearest
Tube Angel) NO PRESSURE NO PROBLEM - Sunday 30 June 2002
NO PRESSURE NO PROBLEM Leave all your worries behind, bring your family & friends down to the Palace Pavillion and enjoy a Soca Extravaganza with NO PRESSURE NO PROBLEM!!! The Soca Bikini
& Beach Wear Summer Fete from 5pm - 1am @ The Palace Pavillion
- 229 Lower Clapton Road, London E5 Dj's Martin Jay- Dj Matthew - DJ Bajie - Rikster alongside the infamous Worl' Attraction Crew, free whistles, horns, CD's & giveaways Tickets only £3!!! but more on the door for more information call 020 8556 1674 
Ragamuffin's fate lies in
your hands. Take part in the great debate, where YOU
- the jury - WILL DECIDE.
Showing at Theatre Royal Stratford East from 2 - 27 July 2002.
Box Office: 020 8534 0310 or email tickets@stratfordeast.com
WATCH
OUT FOR THE COMPETITION TO WIN TICKETS NEXT WEEK
What is an African-centred worldview? How does African-centred social work present itself in terms of its approaches and the practices of the social worker? How can African centred-approaches survive in white institutions? What kinds of results can African-centred social work deliver to people worked with, e.g. the Black community, managed staff and the world at large? Dr. Mekada Graham
is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy and Social Work at the University
of Hertfordshire. Mekada has published articles in several scholarly
journals in the UK and USA including the British Journal of Social
Work, Social Work Education and the Journal of Black Studies. Her
research interests include black communities and social policy,
African-centred approaches to social work, social work philosophy
and values, spirituality and practice learning processes. She is
currently a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Black
Studies, (Sage Publications) in the USA. Mekada received the Diop
Award for the best scholarly article in journals from Temple University,
Philadelphia USA in 2000. Mekada is author of Social Work and
African-centred worldviews (2002) published by Venture Press
(British Association of Social Workers) This will be London's last opportunity to hear from Medkada who is going to the States in August. For further info contact Griot Institute on 020 8697 1600 or ABSWAP on 020 8293 0440. (Nearest BR: Woolwich Arsenal, 5 mins. Buses stopping outside: 53, 54, 422) CAREERS FAIR FOR MINORITY ETHNIC GRADUATES
Organised by Linbert Spencer Consultancy in collaboration with The Cabinet Office, Creating the Future 2002 aims to provide minority ethnic students with a constructive and realistic view of working in the Civil Service. One of its main aims is to help departments to sell themselves more effectively so that they can increase the proportion of minority ethnic employees in the civil service. Exhibitors
include; The Cabinet Office, GCHQ, the Health and Safety Executive,
and the Inland Revenue. The Fair is FREE so PRE-REGISTER
ONLINE NOW! Blacknet Information Community News Ethnic minority teachers for leaders A scheme has
been launched to help black and Asian teachers get into senior and
management positions in schools. After the course they will undertake research in their schools, to provide further information about leadership issues. The same teachers will return six months later to review progress and plan further development. Commitment to change One of the most prominent black head teachers in England is William Atkinson, of Phoenix High School in Fulham, southwest London, but it is still rare to see figures like Mr Atkinson in schools. NCSL chief executive Heather Du Quesnay said the college was "committed to addressing the issue of under-representation of minority ethnic teachers in senior management and leadership positions". Doug McAvoy, general secretary of the NUT said: "For too long, too many minority ethnic teachers have hit the glass ceiling when they have sought promotion. Our partnership will help." Peter Newton, NCSL's director of leadership development said: "This course will provide participants with a unique opportunity to seek advice and support on professional development and to discuss their personal views and experiences with colleagues in an informal atmosphere." Lack of role models The initiative comes as concerned parties fear a lack of teacher role models for ethnic minority pupils is leading to under achievement The Labour MP
Dianne Abbott is campaigning for more black male role models in
schools. Ms Abbott believes the under achievement of black boys
at school could be more effectively tackled if there were more black
and male teachers and mentors. 'Racism is rife' says chief prosecutor Britain's chief criminal prosecutor has described most Britons as racist with a culture of "institutionalised racism". Director of public prosecutions Sir David Calvert-Smith said he believes prejudice is so widespread it can be found by just watching a couple of hours of television or reading a newspaper. He said there is a huge task to be done if British society is to rid itself of the "problem" of racism. Sir David was speaking in an interview to be broadcast on Tuesday. He said it was his "firm belief" that society was institutionally racist as defined by Sir William Macpherson in his inquiry into the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence. "A great deal has got to be done across the whole spectrum of British society, so I come to this with the idea that the whole of society has a problem," he said. 'Courage' He argued that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) - which he became head of in 1998 - together with the police, had come to be seen as scapegoats for Britain's racism problems, but he said it was wrong to believe they were the only ones. "It is painful for us and the police to be
the only organisations in public life that have actually had the
courage to admit we have a problem, " he said. Asked if all British people were racist, the 57-year-old said: "Yes." 'Collective failure ' "Whether we are talking about asylum, whether we are talking about sport even, there are various stereotypical assumptions made," he added. Reacting to Sir David's comments, a spokeswoman for the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) agreed there was still work to be done to eradicate racism, but said the CRE's attitude was different. "CRE is not interested in branding organisations as racist," she said. "Our priority is to help organisations effect positive change for racial equality." The Macpherson inquiry, defining institutional racism, said it included "unwitting prejudice, ignorance, thoughtlessness and racist stereotyping", and it described "the collective failure of an organisation to provide an appropriate and professional service to people because of their colour, culture or ethnic origin". During the interview Sir David stood by the CPS in its handling of the Damilola Taylor murder trial but he said that his own inquiry into the case may reveal mistakes had been made. The programme, to be broadcast on Radio 4 at 0900 BST on Tuesday, is part of series presented by John Humphrys. Mis-Teeq Say Britain Has No Faith In Urban Music Sabrina went on to say that Mis-Teeq had proved that UK urban music was a viable commodity. 'Over here people don't have faith in UK urban music,' she fumed. 'But now that the likes of us and other groups have shown that we can sell platinum and are going on to sell double platinum. So hopefully the British will pick up on it. We're playing on big shows like the Brits.' She also declared that big wigs in the music industry were 'ignorant' and didn't know what was hot on the street: 'People are ignorant and they don't realise that there's a bigger world out there besides their office. Because half of those people sitting in their office aren't listening to the radio and picking up on what people are listening to.' Alesha added
that TV shows and magazines weren't responding to the demands of
the general public. 'There's always a power point. And I think that's
what needs to be reassessed,' Alesha stated. 'If you have a top
twenty record you should be allowed to be on cd:uk. I think it's
coming down to certain peoples general tastes, and not the general
public's general taste. I think that's we what have to look at -at
who's making the decisions.' Lennox wows Birmingham locals Boxing hero Lennox Lewis dropped in on a Birmingham pub last night, fulfilling a promise he made after beating Mike Tyson. The World Heavyweight Champion popped into the Acorn pub in Winson Green to chat to drinkers for half an hour - while he signed autographs and posed for pictures. Barmaid Tracey Arthurs, 28, had gone to watch Lewis fight Tyson in Memphis two weeks ago. After the bout she spoke to friends who know the 36-year-old boxer and told them if Lewis was ever to visit Birmingham he should visit her father’s pub in Winson Green Road. Tracey was told Lewis would when he got the chance - but she still could not believe it when she received a phone call to say he would be popping into the pub for a drink. “It was absolutely brilliant,” said a beaming Tracey. “It was just so exciting. We had travelled to see him fight in Memphis and had tried to see him after, but unfortunately we couldn’t. “I got a message to him through friends that I would love him to visit my dad’s pub because he is such a big boxing fan and loves Lewis. We were told that he would try and make it if he could because he was coming to Birmingham soon. He just came to visit us as a favour - to say thank you to all his Birmingham fans. As soon as he arrived we got the champagne out. He was ever so friendly and stopped to sign autographs and have a drink. I think he was going into the city centre later to carry on celebrating.” The Acorn’s owner Arthur Arthurs, 59, said: “He is such a great fighter and the world champion. It was an honour to have him here. “You could not tell he had been in such a fight. He did not have a mark on him. We had a knockout of a time.” Last week it was reported how Lewis had spent £20,000 on drink in two hours with his friends when he visited a London nightclub. But he can afford it - he is worth £100 million and pocketed £14 million for beating Tyson. Millions worldwide
watched as Lewis sensationally knocked out Tyson in the eighth round.
After the bout Lewis patriotically dedicated his win to the Queen
in her Jubilee year. Two men shot dead in house Two men have been shot dead in a house in south London. Police were called to the house in Peckham at 2011 BST on Saturday after reports of a shooting. Officers found two men, believed to be in their early thirties, suffering gunshot wounds. No sign of any weapons or suspects were found by officers at the scene in Raul Road. Operation Trident Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The scene has been cordoned off for forensic examination. The Metropolitan Police's Operation Trident, which investigates black-on-black crime, is at the scene, led by Detective Inspector Peter Valentine. A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Sunday evening. Police are waiting to formally identity the victims who will not be named until next of kin have been informed. Operation Trident can be contacted in Putney on 020 8785 8535. Co-op sets up ethnic service pilot scheme A package of services aiming to attract customers from Walsall's ethnic minority communities has been launched by the West Midlands Co-operative Society. If the pilot scheme - which includes ideas to publicise specialist funeral services and air travel arrangements - takes off, the programme will be rolled out across the Midlands region. Chief executive Ben Reid said the Walsall-based cooperative had carried out a rethink in the wake of the race riots in the north last year. And the firm aimed to improve how it caters for increasing numbers of residents with foreign links. Mr Reid said: "It is quite embarrassing really that we have never given much thought to these matters, nor have the ethnic communities come to us to ask for particular services." Now the Co-op has employed diversity officer Arshad Mahmood to advise managers of the various businesses in the group on cultural issues. Mr Mahmood, of Chuckery, said: "Many people in the ethnic minorities do not know the Co-op. My role is to build bridges with the Asian, African-Caribbean and other communities. It will be a step-by-step process." The company now provides complete travel packages for bereaved customers arranging overseas funerals. A money transfer facility has been set up to cater for people sending cash abroad. Co-op convenience stores will trial food items popular with Asian people, and its pharmacies now carry health care leaflets in a number of languages. The firm has redesigned its job application forms and is looking to advertise in the black press in a bid to attract more multi-lingual staff.
Congrats to all our latest winners: Mark Lewis, Alison Sturge, Rohan Smith, Jackie Smith, Melanie Legore who each won a pair of tickets to the 'No Problem No Pressure' Soca party for this coming Sunday.
Hollywood film star Shabaka B Henley takes time off between movies and keeps a promise he made to the Hackney Empire to bring his US hit Jungle Bells to their stage. Recently features in ALI and the National Theatre's Jitney and with more films on the way, he claims "I love playing live best". Jungle Bells transforms a journey by an African American back to Africa in search of his present identity and his ancestral past. An encounter inside the laughter and pain of Black America, albeit a sacrilegious and hilarious one. I
have a whopping 8 PAIRS OF TICKETS ON OFFER for you lucky lot see
this play @ the Hackney
Empire’s BULLION ROOM THEATRE,
on the following dates: Fri 28 Jun (x2
pairs); Simply answer the following question: Q. Name one film that Shabaka has appeared in? and submit your name and telephone contact numbers (day and evening) to Caroline@blacknet.co.uk PLEASE INDICATE A PREFERENCE FOR WHICH SHOWING YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND IN YOUR ENTRY.
Competition
courtesy of:
Please remember if you are a winner we request you send us a personal review of the event
This is your last chance to enter this competition as it closes on Sunday 30 June. Win one of six copies of Paul Crooks' debut novel - a must have for all those who are seeking their ancestral lineage. Simply send your name and contact telephone number(s) (day and evening) to: Caroline@blacknet.co.uk
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Funded
by the Childrens Fund, 'SKI-ART' aims to enable
children with learning difficulties to explore and try out
a range of stimulating, creative and social opportunities
Project
Co-ordinator Pauline Malcolm said 'This is a fantastic
opportunity for children who otherwise would be socially
excluded through no fault of their own'. She continued,
'We have been inundated with enquiries about this project
and we hope to be able to get future funding to continue these
types of projects'.
THE
"GIVE SOMETHING BACK" SHOW
Attraction
promotion presents the Soca event for one and for all
AFRICAN-CENTRED
APPROACHES TO SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WELFARE
- Dr.
Mekada Graham (Wed. 3 Jul '02 @ Woolwich Town Hall, Wellington St.,
SE18 - 6.30pm
- 9.30pm)
JUNGLE
BELLS 
Ancestors