The Monitoring Group

88,000 racism incidents reported in UK schools between 2007-2011

admin — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:26:35 +0000

Almost 88,000 racist incidents have been reported in schools in Britain between 2007 and 2011, according to figures. The data obtained under the Freedom of Information from 90 areas have revealed that almost...

Racial attack on taxi driver

admin — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:24:41 +0000

A TAXI driver was assaulted and racially abused in Chesterfield. The 27-year-old driver was parked at the rank in Church Walk at around 12.45am on Saturday, May 19 when he was approached...

So We Stand – Summer Activism School – Introduction to community organising and social change 2012

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:35:14 +0000

Standing shoulder to shoulder with UK communities on the frontlines of environmental, social and racial injustice So We Stand – Summer Activism School – Introduction to community organising and social change 2012 ...

The Big Debate The Southall Legacy Saturday 16th June 2012

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:01:55 +0000

The Big Debate The Southall Legacy Saturday 16th June 2012 at 5pm to 8pm Featherstone High School, 11 Montague Way, Southall UB2 5HF (food & refreshments served) The Vishnu Sharma Memorial Committee in partnership...

The Legacy of Lawrence – 29th May 2012 Coventry

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:53:44 +0000

The Legacy of Stephen Lawrence Race & Justice in Modern Britain Tuesday 29 May 2012 at 6pm to 8pm Coventry University, The Alan Berry Building, Priory Street, Coventry, CV15FB The University of Coventry presents in partnership...

Racism, bullying, threats … daily life of migrant workers

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:31:21 +0000

Hundreds of migrant workers continue to live in a climate of fear, poverty stricken, subjected to inhuman conditions and indebted to gangmasters, a report published today reveals. ’Experiences of Forced Labour in the UK...

Media win legal fight over Dale Farm footage

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:24:22 +0000

Media organisations have won a High Court battle over police orders to give up film of the evictions from the traveller site at Dale Farm in Essex. The police claimed they needed the footage...

Inhuman Responses to Distressed Children

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:14:26 +0000

A report on ‘apathetic children’ in Sweden is important for UK asylum campaigners for the light it sheds on a condition so far unrecognised here. This useful report from Sweden throws light on...

Muslims discriminated against for demonstrating their faith

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:06:22 +0000

A new Amnesty report has reported that Muslims are being discriminated against in Europe for demonstrating their faith. “Muslim women are being denied jobs and girls prevented from attending regular classes just because...

The late Manning Marable wins history Pulitzer prize

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:01:10 +0000

The late Manning Marable won the Pulitzer Prize for history last month for biography of Malcolm X. The late Manning Marable won the Pulitzer Prize for history yesterday, honoured for a Malcolm X book he worked on for...

Campaigners call for abolition of IPCC in Mayday protest

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:52 +0000

Days after it emerged that the organisation responsible for investigating police misconduct are unable to interview police officers who were involved in the shooting of Mark Duggan in Tottenham last year, campaigners are...

GERRY GERMAN, 1928 – 2012

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:45:54 +0000

Gerry was a life-long campaigner for children’s education rights and an unwavering supporter of all our struggles. Having been a former headteacher and Principal Education Officer at the Community Relations Commission/Commission for Race...

Police inspector latest to be arrested for alleged racism

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:56:01 +0000

The controversy over alleged racism in Britain’s largest police force has deepened after it emerged that an officer of inspector rank has been arrested on suspicion of racist abuse. The Metropolitan police said the inspector, who is...

Race row after Afro washing up sponges go on sale

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:53:07 +0000

A new range of Afro style washing up sponges has been slammed for being racist. Campaigners have attacked British makers Paladone for its latest range of dish cleaning products which caricatures black soul legend...

The Legacy of Stephen Lawrence – Bradford 15th May 2012

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:59:47 +0000

THE LEGACY OF STEPHEN LAWRENCE - RACE & JUSTICE IN MODERN BRITAIN TO REGISTER CLICK HERE Tuesday 15 May 2012 at 6.30pm to 8.30pm John Stanley Bell Lecture Theatre, D Floor, University of Bradford,...

Far-right anti-Muslim network on rise globally as Breivik trial opens

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:22:19 +0000

The international network of counter-jihadist groups that inspired Anders Behring Breivik is growing in reach and influence, according to a report released on the eve of the Norwegian’s trial. Far-right organisations are becoming more cohesive...

Anders Behring Breivik reflects changing face of modern far right

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:16:18 +0000

Anders Behring Breivik has no coherent ideology. Instead he appears to have picked bits of numerous rightwing philosophical strands and attempted to weave them together and present them as his own. Breivik comes from...

Met officer to be charged over ‘racial abuse’ recorded on mobile phone

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:13:13 +0000

A Scotland Yard officer accused of racially abusing a suspect will be charged after a prosecution U-turn. Both the alleged victim and Britain’s top police officer welcomed the Crown Prosecution Service’s decision to...

Police racism : 293 cases, 5 dismissals

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:03:31 +0000

As the CPS recommends a Met Police officer is charged for racially abusing a suspect during last year’s riots, Channel 4 News can exclusively reveal the number of cases of racism among UK...

Stoke-on-Trent BNP leader Michael Coleman on race charge

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:59:14 +0000

BNP leader Michael Coleman has appeared in court on racism charges. The former councillor will go on trial accused of causing racial harassment over a seven-month period. It is understood the allegations relate...