My home town, Bournemouth, has been in the news lately. A small but noisy mob of protesters have been screaming at a pair of hotels which have been housing asylum seekers. Who knew? I had no idea that there were any asylum seekers in Bournemouth. In fact, the first I knew of it was when … Continue reading Bigotry in Bournemouth
Another month, another batch of images. Another thirty one snap shots, which will one day form fond memories. There’s a screenshot in there, to mix things up a little. It’s a tweet, from a royal twit. Laurence Fox comes from a famous acting family, but he’s rather sullied the family name. He attracted attention when … Continue reading August
StatuesThe world needs another source of racial tension like any of us need a hole in the head. But we have it. Statues. Specifically, statues of persons with links to unsavoury, often murderous pasts. The statue of a slave trader, Mr Colston, was ripped down by Bristolian protesters just a few days ago and thrown … Continue reading
The post Brexit world is upon us. We live in a nation divided like never before. Where one half of the country is requesting that the other half respects their vote and accepts the result. I’ve given the request some thought, placed it within my own perspective and would like to offer my response. Not everyone … Continue reading Respect
There are just six days left till the UK population casts its vote and answers the big question of 2016. To Brexit? Or not to Brexit? Everyone has had a lot to say on the issue. Each side have made threats as to what the future holds. On the Remain side, these have been thinly veiled threats. … Continue reading Unintended Consequences
How is Mexico better than the UK, asked no one ever. Well, there's the weather. And the food. And the chicas. And the friendly faces. And especially the weather. And the fresh fruits. And the racists, too. Let's big it up for the Mexican racists. They don't, quite frankly, get the credit that they deserve. … Continue reading Racism International Inc
This is an oft touched on subject, particularly with those who spend more than just a weeks holiday in Mexico. The subject of race, and racism in particular. I remember one of my earliest conversations, with a student. I mentioned that I hadn't in the months I'd been in the city, once felt that my … Continue reading Race And Sex In Latin America
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