The Moroccan government’s decision to ban one of its political opponents from attending the recent climate change talks has drawn attention to its 41-year occupation of the Western Sahara. Suelma Beirouk was arrested by police in early November after trying to make her way to the summit in Marrakech and detained for 75 hours before … Continue reading
As a fitting testament to the part it played in the cultural and political history of modern Britain, the UK’s first black bookshop will be celebrating its 50th birthday at the British Library this weekend. Founded by the Trinidad-born poet and essayist John La Rose as part of his “dream to change the world”, New … Continue reading
A charity that pioneered support services for breast cancer patients in the UK is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary in the New Year. Based at the Royal Free Hospital in north London, Cancerkin provides a range of therapies, classes and support groups free of charge as part of its mission to ‘treat the … Continue reading
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