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Hi [SALUTE] Welcome to another issue of the ever popular Blacknet Newsletter, filled with news, information, edutainment and more - all for your enjoyment and benefit. As usual, I'll hand you over to Ju to fill you in on what's in store this week. So... I'll see you on the other side - ENJOY! Caz >>> Full information >>> |
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APPEAL FOR COMPUTERS STOLEN FROM YOUTH SCHEME
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Stephen Okuefuna said he suffered a barrage of race hatred from a colleague on a building site. Yesterday, Mr Okuefuna was awarded £10,000 compensation by the tribunal. The father-of-five from Runcorn, Cheshire, claimed he was persecuted by a labourer who was only ever known to him as "Brian". |
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A
BLACK electrician endured a six-month ordeal of racial abuse at
the hands of a workmate who called him an ape and pelted him with
stones, an employment tribunal was told.Contents:
Editors' Chat Hiya [SALUTE] Yes you've guessed it we are on the late shift again, but no big ting… well… new week, new tings, new tings = big tings, remember I said that!!! Most of you should have heard about the tragic death of 'Left Eye' from TLC… who died in a car crash…Again quality talent taken from us, but everything for a reason, and again I truly believe it's a message to reminds us, you cannot and must not take life for granted, every moment you spend moaning, blaming people for your 'misfortunes', why not spend it appreciating and enjoying life. [SALUTE], if you are reading this Newsletter, it means you're alive and if you're alive it means you have one more day to make a difference in your life and others. Some people you can help and some you can't… main thing is, help those who want to be helped, and if you need help…. Help your self… do not rely on others…. My point is…No matter 'ow big yuh ting yuh is…. Your life can disappear at anytime. DON'T WASTE IT!!!..... Trust me don't waste it. Right den, on with the show, we are back on schedule with the newsletter, things have been frantic round here, but once again, many thanks to those who have sent in there bits and bobs of info , NUFF RESPECT! Love you like cook food. Look out for 'Speakout' I would really like your feed back on a particular incident that took place in Brixton also look out for the 'Special Featured' section' If you get the chance give us some feed back on the programme highlighted. I'm bit sceptical about documentaries, they seem to send out the wrong message even though they might be trying to good. Remember... Don't judge a book by its cover, but in the same breath read between the lines and ask yourself, what is the motive behind this documentary. Once again enjoy!!! and we will chat to you SOON. ;-) Ju & Caz
Beloved
daughter of Sandra and Lloyd PLEASE 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 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 FOXY BROWN May 4 2002 (Stratford Rex) Tickets are £20.00 and are avaible from Ticket Mania on 0870 600 0888 or the Stratfor Rex on 020 8215 6003. Click here for more info or click here for the Foxy Brown Official website For those who go, remember to give us a review of the night so we can let people know whether it was a good night and also forward you comments to the promoters so they can see where they need to either fix up or improve. Many thanks - Junior Nubia brings to you 'FUNDRAISER PART II (Sat 4 May 02)
The Washington Brothers (Wed 1 May '02) - In aid of the SANJAE LEWIS TRUST
Coco Butta ( 16 May '02) Coco Butta is
back with their May session of the freshest, phattest urban talent
around.
Taking place on Thursday 16 May @ UNL’s The Rocket Complex (166-220 Holloway Road, London N1 – nearest tube Holloway Road Station), this evening of entertainment and fun brings to you the stars of tomorrow, incorporating an open mic section.
Compares: Victor Daniel and Natalie Green Comedy by: ‘Boe’ the comedian, Lateef and Kojo Live music by resident band: ‘The High Rollers’.
Doors: 8.30pm – Performances 9.30pm Dress Code: Smart / Casual Admission: £4 B4 10.00pm / £7 thereafter
Are you a star in the making? Do you recite poetry, sing, rap, MC or dance? If so, then contact cocobutta_3@hotmail.com for information on taking part in their events.
Next week I will be running a competition to give away three pairs of tickets to their event; two pairs for those who just want to attend and chill out and one pair for a lucky reader to go behind the scenes, interview the participants, organisers and special guests and provide us with a review (so come on you budding journalists get ready for this one!). Check out the competition zone next week for this exclusive competition - Caz RACISTS ABUSE VICTIM WINS £10,000 PAY-OUT (continued...) A BLACK electrician endured a six-month ordeal of racial abuse at the hands of a workmate who called him an ape and pelted him with stones, an employment tribunal was told. Stephen Okuefuna said he suffered a barrage of race hatred from a colleague on a building site. Yesterday, Mr Okuefuna was awarded £10,000 compensation by the tribunal. The father-of-five from Runcorn, Cheshire, claimed he was persecuted by a labourer who was only ever known to him as "Brian". Mr Okuefuna, 48, recalled how he was confronted by racist jibes every day he worked at the building site in Allerton, Liverpool. He told a Liverpool tribunal he started working on a contract for C&E Installations Ltd in November 2000. After a month of abuse, he complained to his bosses. Mr Okuefuna told the hearing: "When I told my boss, Alan Eastup, about Brian's racist abuse he just laughed saying I was big enough to sort it out myself. "All day, Brian would have digs at me and he even called my wife a ginger-haired slag because he didn't agree with mixed race marriages. "Brian was very nasty and horrible with his mouth. "After speaking to Mr Eastup, I didn't know where to turn and the abuse just got worse and worse." He said he was sacked in April last year when Brian hid his sandwiches for 20 minutes. Mr Okuefuna said: "It was a trivial thing that sparked off the fight. He hid my sandwiches for 20 minutes and he knew we only had half-an-hour to eat our dinner. "That was the straw that broke the camel's back. I didn't want a fight with him but he just made me so angry. "On the site, Brian was only like this with me and with everyone else he was nice as pie. If there was a picture of an ape in the newspaper he would laugh and point at me. "Eventually the everyday abuse was more than I could bear." After the fight, Mr Okuefuna walked out of the firm, telling Mr Eastup he could no longer tolerate the racist abuse. Mr Eastup told him he would move him to another site but a few days later Mr Okuefuna received a phone call from his boss telling him he had lost his £350-a-week job. He said: "When Alan Eastup rung me to tell me I was sacked, he told me he knew what Brian was like. "Management knew Brian was a racist but they refused to do anything about it. Alan Eastup promised to move me to another site but this never happened." The tribunal ruled Mr Okuefuna was a victim of race discrimination and awarded him £10,000 in compensation and a loss of earnings of £4,400. Tribunal chairman Eryl Lloyd-Parry said: "When Mr Okuefuna approached Alan Eastup he treated this as a light matter and did not manage the serious situation.'' After the tribunal, Mr Okuefuna said: "I am so glad the tribunal recognised the trauma I went through. Nobody should have to put up with treatment like this." C&E Installations Ltd, of Warrington, were not represented at the hearing. Companies House revealed that it has no record of any limited company named C&E Installations Ltd based in Warrington. However, Mr Okuefuma confirmed the phone number of his former employers was the same as that used by the firm CE Electrical Installations, of Warrington. Alan Eastup, of CE Electrical Installations, said: "I've never heard of Stephen Okuefuma and nobody of that name has ever worked for me. "We are CE Electrical Installations. If someone of that name was mentioned in a tribunal it must be another Alan Eastup. "It is nothing to do with me or my company." A Commission
for Racial Equality spokesman said: "This case is a sad reminder
that we cannot be complacent about racism in Britain today." APPEAL FOR COMPUTERS STOLEN FROM YOUTH SCHEME Police are still appealing for information and witnesses after thousands of pounds worth of computer equipment intended for Southwark youngsters was stolen.
The computers were set to be presented to youngsters from Southwark under the 'Karrot Scheme' launched in December 2001. The 'Karrot Scheme' is an incentive for young people between 11 and 15 years across the Borough of Southwark. The scheme aims to reward young people for good behaviour. The theft occurred between 16:00 hours on April 12 2002 and 13:00 hours on April 15 2002. The stolen property consists of 12 Dell Viewsonic VE156MD Flatscreen plasma monitors; 12 Dell keyboards; and 12 Dell CPUs. The CID at Southwark is appealing for information regarding the theft and whereabouts of the stolen property. They would also like to hear from anyone who has been offered equipment similar to the property stolen. Anyone with information should contact the CID on 020 7232 6249; or anonymously Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. GHANAIAN VISITORS KEEN TO DO BUSINESS A DELEGATION from the Ghanaian government is touring Merseyside today seeking to establish business links with local companies. The visit has been organised by Appiah Kufuor, a Knowsley council officer whose brother is the President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor. The High Commissioner, Issac Osei, is leading the party, who are due to meet business leaders at the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, before a meeting with Merseyside Police Chief Constable Norman Bettison. Later, they are visiting the University of Liverpool, as part of an effort to increase the number of Ghanaians who study in the city. This evening, Mr Osei will address members of Liverpool's Ghanaian community before a reception with officials from Knowsley council. The President was elected in December, 2000, in the first democratic and peaceful transition from one party to another in West Africa. Appiah Kufuor has worked as principal regeneration officer at Knowsley for ten years. He was born in Ghana but moved to this country 26 years ago to continue his education. He says his brother is aiming to rid Ghana of corruption, a lack of transparency and bad governance. The President is determined to increase investment and utilise outside expertise to help rebuild the country and tackle its enormous economic problems. Mr Kufuor believes the Merseyside visit can play a major part in achieving Ghana's goals. He said: "There is considerable potential for investment in areas like hotels, airports, telecommunications, industry, tourism and information technology. "We want to build upon and develop an airport in Kumafi, turning it from a provincial one to international status, so we want to speak to officials from John Lennon airport to get some technical expertise to help us out. "The other main area is telecommunications because our telecom system is being privatised, so we are very keen for companies to invest in that area." Mr Kufuor said the meeting with the Chief Constable was important as the President tries to develop a more " professional" force in Ghana. He added: "They are looking at training and logistical needs and want to establish and create links between the two forces to network and exchange ideas. We need assistance to create a crime laboratory in Ghana. "My brother has a very tough job. "The main priority is to create investment, jobs and links, real issues to which the people of Merseyside can really relate. "He wants to create a different kind of Africa, he wants Ghana to be a place where industry wants to invest and where the rule of law applies. "He wants it to be a model for other African countries to follow and wants it to be seen as a gateway to Africa. STATEMENT BY SIR JOHN STEVENS, COMMISSIONER OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE RE: Damilola
Interviewing a 13 year-old child in traumatic and challenging circumstances is not easy. We need to find a better way of dealing with such vulnerable young witnesses and offenders. Three weeks ago I set in train an internal review of how such individuals are handled. Now that the trial is over this work can make a formal start but it needs an independent viewpoint from beyond the police service. After consultation with the Home Secretary, the Chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority and the Mayor of London I have invited the Bishop of Stepney, John Sentamu, to chair an oversight panel. The other members of the panel will be David Blakey, HM Inspector of Policing, and Perry Nove, the retiring Commissioner of the City of London Police. The panel will advise me and the Metropolitan Police Authority as to what lessons may be learnt by the police and the Criminal Justice System in future cases of a similar nature. They will also provide a link to the CPS review established by the Attorney General. Crimes involving young victims and young offenders with young witnesses are among the most difficult of cases to solve. Any opportunity to help improve the delivery of justice must be grasped with both hands. With this tragic case fresh in our minds, I would like this review to be completed by mid summer. NIGERIA MOURNES FOR DAMILOLA
"British Court Frees Damilola's suspected killers," was the front page headline of Nigeria's leading newspaper, the Guardian. Many young Nigerian's with dreams of travelling abroad have keenly followed the Damilola issue since he bled to death in the stairwell of a block of flats on the North Peckham estate, London, in November 2000. Damilola lived in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital, before travelling to Britain for a better life.Like Damilola, thousands of youths in the city are in search of a better life and they see Europe - especially Britain - as the ultimate destination. For many of these youths, the Damilola issue has negatively changed their perception of Britain. Dream gone Kolade Busari, a 22-year-old school leaver seeking university admission in Europe, said he now perceives Britain as an unsafe place. "Before Damilola's death, my dream was to study electronic engineering in Britain, but now that dream is gone," he said. Busari has shifted his quest for a better life to France. Safiya Yahaya, a 21-year-old polytechnic graduate, sees Damilola's death and the freedom of his suspected killers as the product of hatred for Nigerians in Britain.For her, British hatred for Nigerians dates back to more than a century ago when the British arrived Nigeria to colonise the country. "They treated us badly during the colonial days and things have not changed up till now," she says. She says even in the face of hardship caused by a high crime rate, unemployment and inflation in Nigeria, Nigerians at home don't face the kind of indignities their counterparts in Britain face. Greener pastures But for many other youths, the Damilola issue is not enough to kill their dream of going to Britain for a better life. A visit to the visa section of the British embassy in Lagos proves this. The place is crowded every morning with youths seeking visas for Britain. "They want to leave Nigeria for greener pastures, everyone including the best brains want to leave," says Linus Ukamba, general secretary of Nigeria's workers union. He attributes the desperation to leave the country in spite of uncertainties abroad to the low wage in Nigeria. Many Nigerians earn as low as little as $50 US a month. The low wage contrasts sharply to what Nigerians abroad earn. Sports pages of Nigerian newspapers are daily inundated with reports of foreign-based Nigerian footballers earning millions of dollars.Many Nigerian children of Damilola's age hope to play football in Europe when they grow up. These children are a common sight in Lagos playing football on street corners. Eleven-year-old Tunde Benjamin, who plays football at a street corner in Agege, a Lagos suburb, says in future he wants to play football in Britain. "I want
to be like Kanu Nwankwo the Arsenal striker," he said. SCHOOLS PRAISED FOR BLACK ACHIEVEMENTS
They have analysed the secrets behind the successes of the schools and the pupils to try to improve the achievements of black children in general. The schools - mainly in Greater London and the Midlands - were selected because their results buck the trend of under-achievement among African-Caribbean children. Six secondary schools and three primary schools were singled out for praise by the schools watchdog in England, Ofsted. High expectations The inspectors said the schools achieved their success for a number of reasons including strong leadership and a culture of achievement where high expectations were backed up by intensive support. African-Caribbean children generally do much worse at school than white or Asian children. Exam results for 2000 show that among white pupils, the number getting five good GCSEs was 50%, for Asian students it was 49% but for black students it was 37%. African-Caribbean pupils are also between three and six times more likely to be expelled from school. The government recently set up a task force to try to tackle the under-achievement of African-Caribbean children. The problems were highlighted at a conference organised by Labour MP Diane Abbott, who this week visited St Bonaventure's School to see how it helps all children to succeed. Tribute to heads The chief inspector of school, Mike Tomlinson, said the new reports were a great tribute to the head teachers and staff of the nine schools. "They are doing the right things - and doing them well - for all their pupils, but in addition they are closely in tune with the particular communities which they serve. "There are powerful messages here for all schools, if we are to take educational inclusion as seriously as we need to." The secondary schools commended by Ofsted were: St Thomas the
Apostle College, Southwark
Question: On this event there will be prize giveaways, I would like you to tell me the name of the company providing the prizes. Email your answers to Junior@blacknet.co.uk and make sure to include the competition title, your name and day/evening telephone number or else your entry WILL NOT BE VALID competition ends Tue 30 April 02. Good
Luck!!! - Caz & Ju Kickback It's
time to take a little break [SALUTE] and put your brain to task
with some light mental stimulation with this weeks teasers.
Where are you now? Looking For: Candida Clarke (family) Blak Girl, Fair skinned, medium build, I have never met her but I have seen a photographer of her which she posted to me about 5 years ago before she moved house. I know she lives in canada, (The English speaking side). She has 1 younger brother, She lived with her Grandma. Her birthday should be June 9th or 10th. She should be about 23 or 24 now. If you know
of Candida Clarke whereabouts click
here to email Concy
Bramble Looking For: Jenny and Judith Greetings I'm trying to contact Jenny and Judith who I met on a 1day black meditation course at the Lido in Brockwell Park, South London, on Sat 23.03.02. They expressed an interest in meditation and healing classes I run and also in the retreat visits to Barbados. However they didn't leave a contact no. Jenny and Judith (or anyone from the course), please contact me. Peace - Mike If you know of Jenny and/or Judiths' whereabouts click here to email Mike
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Lawless
London: Gun Crime 
We
see the deadly weapons they are carrying on our streets and
into the clubs.
This
documentary contains comments from British Heavyweight and
Commonwealth Champion Danny Williams and Dianne Abbott MP
amongst others. We have also spoken to the family of DJ Village
and other families that have been victims of gun crimes in
London.
That's right!!!
people, The fox will be in town on Sat 4 May 2002 and to be honesty
I don't think I really need to say much on this one, apart from
she has a bag of heavy tunes to bust, so guys saddle up ladies get
ready. Uk Support by More Fire Crew - Charlie Kenedy + More, Dj's
include Master Stepz - 279 - George Kay - 90% - BBS & Mark Ross
- compere by the big man himself Mr Geoff Schumann.
Nubia
brings to you 'FUNDRAISER PART II this Sat 4 May 02 Featuring Hugh
Crawford and Vivian (lover) Jones hosted by Kwaku music suppiled
by MJR Roadshow - Majic - Watty Jnr of ravin times, from 10.00 pm
till late, taking place at Trini's Banqueting Suit 251 - 267 Rye
lane SE15. This event will be raising money for a Saturday School
and as we know investment in Sat Schools is not really forth coming
from the government which is okay because we must learn to find
funding from within, so,my people, support the cause, this is a
genuine organisation fighting to ensure our kidz get the required
education and disipline needed to avoid falling along the wayside.
Tickets £10.00 and are available from Kwaku on 07860 552 775
or Nubia on 020 8333 8626. Junior
The
lack of justice for Mr and Mrs Taylor, their family and friends
is a matter of deep regret both for me personally and the Metropolitan
Police Service as a whole.
The
London court verdict that set two brothers free over the murder
of 10-year-old Damilola Taylor made headline news in his home country
Nigeria. 
School
inspectors have commended nine schools in England for the good performance
of their black Caribbean pupils. 
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