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18/12/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Rosey Thomas Palmer Thanks to Dzaier, our GP Disabilities’ group chair, the Greens of Colour is glad to introduce the Disabilities Union, a new source of activism to improve social conditions across the whole range of disabilities. The Disabilities Union was founded and is being run by an energetic and diverse group in […]
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15/11/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Claudine Letsae International Co-ordinator Green Party England and Wales It is truly a privilege to serve the membership as an International Coordinator and to highlight the Global South issues. Building on the good work that have already been undertaken by my predecessors, I aim to strongly advance the way we engage with the […]
Written By Rosey Thomas Palmer Contacted after an interview on BBC radio, a lead worker in an urban stables, Naomi Howgate, shows how London youth can enjoy a pastime that is usually associated with a rural childhood Naomi writes that Ebony Horse Club “aims to raise aspirations and life skills of young people through horses, […]
An actor’s life story through his parents’ Eyes Written By Rosey Thomas Palmer Kofi was baptised Nevill and registered in his father’s name of Stephenson on the rugged hillside that mounts steeply from Savanna-la-mar, a coastal market town at the western point of Jamaica. His parents’ small holding of freedom fields nestled between the sugar […]
14/11/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Kefentse Dennis The moment I was elected as Trade Union Liaison Officer (TULO) as a bittersweet moment as a had Covid-19 at the time, however since my recovery I’ve been working to need my own flavour and vision to the TULO role. Currently I want to push my agenda through Green Party Executive […]
13/11/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Ben O’Donovan-Iland Green Party Co-Leader Johnathan Bartley has written to Tim Davie, BBC Director General, requesting him to give clarification on the directive to ban all of the organisation’s staff from attending ‘controversial’ events. According to Davie, the ban is to create a perception of impartiality within the BBC after they have received […]
18/10/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written by Rosey Thomas Palmer My correspondent in Ashanti Territory, Ghana, sends a picture of “”the river that runs behind my house. They have polluted it with chemical used to wash gold. The rivers used to have special species of fishes. They all died.” The correspondent who has chosen to remain anonymous , reports that […]
17/10/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written by Rosey Thomas Palmer I ‘ve a phone, maintain my bike or my car. In it I travel circuitous routes and far. I’m a carer, a cleaner, taxi driver, Deliveroo. I’ve an I D , a badge and a uniform too. I cost you so little, risk covid and flu. My contract is zero, […]
Written by Rosey Thomas Palmer Second in a series of articles about the typical English Syllabus Courtesy of Jamaican Rastafari “the I see and overstand.” I see that very nearly every available exam in English Literature or Language and Literature, features a work of Jane Austen in its syllabus. Her novels are significant within the […]
Written by Rosi Sexton The last few months have been full on. It seems half a lifetime ago, but in reality it’s only been four months since I made the decision to stand for the leadership of the Green Party. There were several things that motivated that decision, but one in particular was the need […]
Written by Cleo Lake Reparations: the making of amends for wrong or injury done; monetary or other compensation payable by a country or institution to an individual or group of people for a historical wrong.Abolition: the complete ending of an activity or custom by law or official action; the legal prohibition of slavery, especially the […]
14/09/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written By Rosey Thomas Palmer BBC World Service 1.30am, 8.9.20, reported on seabed damage in waters surrounding the Bahamas. The report revealed that drifting anchors have damaged the sea floor and killed coral reefs, the effluent from the vessels is illegally released into the waters and plastics waste is arbitrarily dumped. Since cruise passengers are […]
12/09/2020 / 25/03/2024 by rakeshprashara
Written by Rosey Thomas Palmer The Insidious power of education to influence selectivity of thought, thereby shaping culture, is demonstrated by the nineteenth century coexistence of classical education in boys’ schools and adult involvement in ”Empire building”. Meanwhile, the emphasis of girls’ education was on comportment and the arts in order to fit them for […]
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 […]
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 […]
