David Cameron Addresses Black Britain

David Cameron gave this special address to Black Britain Decides, the election rally held at the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster on Wednesday April 28th 2010.

Nick Clegg Addresses Black Britain

Nick Clegg gave this special address to Black Britain Decides, the election rally held at the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster on Wednesday April 28th 2010.

A Youthful View on Black Political Rally

Anthony Kula

‘Black Britain Decides’ was the first of its kind; it was reminiscent of the programme ‘We Count! The black agenda is the American agenda’ I and thought to myself ‘why hasn’t Britain done something like this?’

Belgium Burkha Ban Condemned by Amnesty International

Belgium Burkha ban

Belgium has taken the dramatic decision to pass a law banning Islamic clothes that do not allow the wearer to be identified. Belgium is the first country in Europe to introduce such legislation and the action they have taken reflects a huge upsurge of Islamaphobia across Europe.

Black Britain Decides – Photos

The full range of guests at 'Black Britain Decides'

Black Britain Decides made history this week. By bringing together the British Black community, both at Methodist Central Hall and online via the live stream, we have demonstrated the power of the Black vote. Below is a selection of images from the night which give a flavour of the dynamism and passionate commitment to the change we wish to see in our country.

Justice for Blair Peach?

Blair Peach

In 1979 anti fascist campaigner Blair Peach was killed during an anti far right protest in Southall. Many believed his death was a direct result of excessive police brutality-a dark shadow which has loomed over us for some thirty odd years.

Fast forward to 2010, and at the very least many questions regarding the deaths of countless others as a result of police brutality remain unanswered. We do not need to name the victims. We know who they are.

Asian Conservative Candidate told she’s not British

Norsheen Bhatti and David Cameron

Conservative Parliamentary candidate Norsheen Bhatti was the subject of a racist jibe from her BNP opponent at a debate event recently.

Guardian: “Equality rally reveals whiteness of general election”

George Osborne is introduced by the actor & playwright Kwame Kwei Armah Photograph: Luke MacGregor/Reuters

The Guardian newspaper covered last night’s Black Britain Decides event:

Two thousand mainly black and minority ethnic voters gathered at a rally in Westminster tonight to call for better political representation, in what could be the largest single gathering of the election campaign.

Together We Made History

Kwame Kwei Armah leading Black Britain Decides

A watershed in British politics occurred last night at Westminster Central Hall. Two Shadow Chancellors – George Osborne from the Conservatives and Vince Cable from the Liberal Democrats, along with Labour’s Deputy Leader Harriet Harman gave an unprecedented pitch to convince Black Britain why their party’s would best serve Black communities. The event received video addresses from Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg and Leader of the Conservatives David Cameron.

A National Hate Campaign Against Mosques

Mosque's under attack

The rising nature of attacks on Mosques continues throughout the country. There is a worrying national campaign against the building of Mosques and existing Mosques are now forced to take security very seriously.

Almost a national sport, local campaigns are springing up all over the country opposing the building Mosques usually spearheaded by right wing racist groups.

Racial Violence – the Buried Issue

Institute of Race Relations

The Institute of Race Relations an anti racist think tank has published a report that demonstrates that since the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence on the 22nd April 1993 an average of 5 people a year have been killed as consequence of extreme violent racism.

The report has identified that Muslim taxi drivers are at particular risk in addition to others who work alone at night. What is clear from this report is that there remain areas in the UK that are unsafe for Black Britain’s to either live or work.

Status of Youth Workers to be Improved

Wright: "Youth worker' is a generic term"

At a time of growing black youth unemployment the role of youth services and youth workers in particular will be key to seeking to work with disaffected young people.

Of course Youth Workers themselves have always been marginalised, underpaid and lacking in recognition. This is despite the fact that they provide an invaluable service whilst working with some of the most difficult young people in our community.

MIA’s graphic video comment on ethnic cleansing

British artist MIA

British singer MIA’s latest music video ‘Born Free’ has caused a whirlwind of controversy and has been pulled from YouTube.

Directed by Romain Gavras, the video was deemed too violent for young audiences with its nudity and graphic violence.

Campaign to support migrants launched

I Love Migrants campaign launched

A campaign to highlight the positive contributions that migrants have made to the UK will be launched this evening.

The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants will today officially launch its I Love Migrants at the legendary Foundry club in Old Street, east London from 7pm.

Brown apology for ‘Bigoted woman’ remark

Gordon Brown speaking with Gillian Duffy in Rochdale

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been forced to issue groveling apologies after he was recorded describing a woman he had just met as ‘bigoted’.

OBV Exclusive: Theresa May’s Pitch to Black Communities

May: "A Conservative government would take action to tackle inequality."

Conservative Shadow Minister for Equalities, Rt. Hon Theresa May MP, writes exclusively for OBV about Conservative policies for BME communities.

The Modern Conservative Party is committed to tackling discrimination and promoting equality. Too many people are failing to achieve what they are capable of and not receiving the support they need. Conservatives want action to bring that to an end.

How will they spend our money? Business leaders demand deep cuts soon

Parties need to come clean on public spending cuts post election

The three main political parties have come under pressure from the Institute of Fiscal Studies and business leaders to explain just how future cuts will be carried out.