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17/10/2020 / 25/03/2024 by
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 […]
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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, […]
