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05/09/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Edward Saul After reading Sorrel Lyall’s article in Rare Bird Alert, “Birding in the UK: Where Are the People Like Me?”, I reached out to Ms. Lyall to discuss her findings and possible actions that can be taken to create an environment that prioritises EDI – Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity – in nature […]
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12/08/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Rosemary Palmer I am a warrior. I fight with words. On the outside I am a bog standard Green Party member; overage and lower middle class with a good education. My history, the make-over of my memories, my hard core habitual reactions, my interests and my enthusiasms make me young and black. I […]
07/08/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
We asked all of our Leadership and Deputy Leadership candidates to answer the following questions, that were asked during our hustings but we didn’t have enough time to ask them. 1) There is a general lack of understanding of the political system in society – what role could the Green Party in improving the electorate’s […]
15/07/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written by Rosmary Palmer Dry tears choke My eyes Throat wretches for Sorrow. Breath bites in Jerks. Today’s “perpetuation” Outlined By Ramocan on Radio, Challenges sores lain Under After so many years That we Forgot when cuts came and Were given True and open words of Modern revolt To be faced in schools, on air, […]
Written by Faty Kane There’s a petition on the parliamentary petition site that raises the issue of black women’s mortality during and after pregnancy, and it’s an unstoppable force. When I sat down to write this blog, it had 181,772 signatures; half an hour later, there were 150 more. To achieve a debate in parliament, […]
13/07/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
The Green Party Executive elections have started, all candidates are busy attending hustings organised by the national party, regional parties and the liberation groups like the Greens of Colour. For the very first time we have 6 members of Green of Colour standing for 4 positions in the Executive, all of whom have submitted a […]
26/06/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Rosemary Palmer I am not treating your tactics as terrorism When you beat down a lone black nurse for access to her car; When you selfie dead faces and pass them on: These actions are not terrorism. When you open fire on young black men And turn a blank gaze on Illegal abuse. […]
12/06/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Rakesh Prashara Raheem Sterling, Trent Alexander Arnold and Marcus Rashford are some of the finest English footballers in today’s game. There would be a public outcry if they were not picked to play for a forthcoming England game. London born Jack Leslie played for Plymouth Argyle between 1921 and 1935, scoring 133 goals […]
01/06/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Jarelle Andre Francis Picture Credit: https://blacklivesmatter.com After writing a Facebook status about some of my thoughts regarding the killing of George Floyd, I was asked to publish them on the Greens of Colour website. Since writing this status I have had time to reflect about what more needs to be done in the […]
10/05/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Samir Jeraj In the week following lockdown I wrote a briefing in my day job highlighting the specific risks facing people of colour in the UK from COVID19. I have written dozens of these over the years on different topics, drawing together specific evidence about an issue like mental health, access to GP […]
Written By Lilly Hayward May is the Asian and Pacific Islanders’ Heritage Month. Whilst this is an official month of observation in the USA, it is not recognised here in the UK. However, we the Greens Of Colour would like to acknowledge this month. We would like to encourage you to take time to learn […]
07/05/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Obianuju Eneh Xenophobia is the dislike or prejudice against people from other countries. Not to be confused with racism which is prejudice based on the colour of your skin. In recent times it is a word that has been commonly attached to South Africans when in actual fact it happens all over the […]
13/04/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written by, Councillor for Cotham, Bristol, Cleo Lake Do I have a bias in drafting this article given that I am a. an artist, b. self-employed, c. from Bristol? Answer: Probably yes! Like many cities, Bristol prides itself upon a reputation connected to arts, culture and a creative scene that contributes massively towards the city […]
08/04/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written by, Rosemary Palmer The Windrush, Lessons learned report, published on 19 March 2020, calls for clarification and reduction of complexity of all immigration procedures. The report consistently stresses the need for accountability throughout all levels of responsibility whether exercised by employed , elected or selected personnel. To ensure that affected members of the community […]
