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My Black History Month

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people, objects and places in their history?—?whether personal or global?—?that have inspired them. Today Areej, a writer, tells us about reclaiming her natural hair. I think you are a very good candidate”, said the black woman from the recruitment agency with the human hair extension. “Thank you.” “Would you be able to change your hairstyle? Like, you know, “westernise” it?” My hair is coarse and thick. It grows in tiny crinkles…

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people, objects and places in their history?—?whether personal or global?—?that have…

My Black History Month

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history – whether personal or global - that have inspired them. Today Twimukye speaks about the impact her mother has had. My mother was the first female primary school head teacher in her home district, in a patriarchal society where only men held positions of authority. She was an inspiration to many young women of her time and a champion for girls’ education in Uganda (my…

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history – whether personal or global…

My Black History Month

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history – whether personal or global - that have inspired them. Today Selbin Kabote considers black academics. While thinking about what to write for Black History Month, the recurring question in my mind came from a panel discussion at University College London some years ago – “Why isn’t my professor black?” Britain is a multicultural society with a rich migration history. Yet of the 18,500 professors…

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history – whether personal or global…

My Black History Month

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history – whether personal or global - that have inspired them. Today Danmore speaks about the untold history of the Victoria Falls "Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past." - George Orwell Our history must include the untold truths of the past, which can bring people together in the present. As a Zimbabwean I couldn’t find a better illustration…

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history – whether personal or global…

My Black History Month

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history?—?whether personal or global?—?that have inspired them. Today Kiri, a writer, tells us about the impact Maya Angelou has had on her life. “I’m…a phenomenal woman.” The latest advert for Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign on television features Maya Angelou voice reading her poem, ‘Phenomenal Woman’. It irritates me because it’s chopped up and partly out of sequence, which I think reduces its impact. But…

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history?—?whether personal or global?—?that have inspired…

funds for child refugees raised

A small charity that helps refugee children in South Sudan sent a group of runners to compete in the Folkestone half-marathon on 24 September. The half marathon has raised over £380,000 for good causes since starting in 2006. The charity, Green Kordofan, aims to bring sports to children which form the majority of the 70,000 people who have taken refuge in camps in Yida, South Sudan. “Sport can bring a culture of peace and teamwork and boost self-esteem in young people. We hope to ease some of the children’s discomfort…

A small charity that helps refugee children in South Sudan sent a group of runners to compete in the Folkestone half-marathon on 24 September. The half marathon has raised over…

A Syrian Refugee’s Information Superhighway journey to safety

Two years ago, Sami, made a long arduous and thought out decision to leaving the streets where he played and grew up, to escape the tragedies and suffering that come from an endless war and venture into the unknown to risk his life in hope of finding a safer life. The success or failure of which would come down to effective or ineffective planning. The key element in Sami’s journey and life line was his phone. He scoured Google, mapping the geography of Europe, searched Facebook and Twitter for advice,…

Two years ago, Sami, made a long arduous and thought out decision to leaving the streets where he played and grew up, to escape the tragedies and suffering that come…

Abdel Rahim Ali

I am 29 years old. I fled Eritrea after a jail sentence for leaving my military service. My journey to the UK took six months and cost $4,500. I first went to Sudan. The really difficult journey started when I left Sudan with a group of traffickers. We started in a lorry from Khartoum. We were 150 people. The Sudanese traffickers took us into the Sahara desert. It took six-to-seven days, far longer than we had been told. Our food and drink ran out after three days. We asked the…

I am 29 years old. I fled Eritrea after a jail sentence for leaving my military service. My journey to the UK took six months and cost $4,500. I first…

An Arabic welcome in Britain

Unable to return to Syria because of the war, Fardous Bahbouh has helped hundreds of fellow refugees in UK by starting a community group, Ahlan Wa Sahlan - Arabic for ‘welcome’. She has lived in London for over six years she describes herself as “a happily integrated refugee … deep inside me I have a strong feeling of belonging”. The conflict started while she was studying for a masters in teaching at London Metropolitan University. Having completed her degree she found she was stuck here: “It’s a very…

Unable to return to Syria because of the war, Fardous Bahbouh has helped hundreds of fellow refugees in UK by starting a community group, Ahlan Wa Sahlan - Arabic for…

Crossing the border: one frontier, two perspectives

The border between The United States and Mexico is a space of concerns and controversy. The debate of migration is use for political gain, while the crime organisations use the confusion to their advantage. This has led to misinformation and the discrediting of any facts that contradict the popular discourse on immigration, creating an atmosphere of fear and vulnerability. Looking to the recent presidential debate in the USA, it seems imperative to look through the data to see the impact migration has on society on both sided of the border. …

The border between The United States and Mexico is a space of concerns and controversy. The debate of migration is use for political gain, while the crime organisations use the…

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My Black History Month

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people, objects and places in their history?—?whether personal or global?—?that have…

My Black History Month

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history – whether personal or global…

My Black History Month

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history – whether personal or global…

My Black History Month

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history – whether personal or global…

My Black History Month

For Black History Month, Migrant Voice are running a series of Black migrants in the UK talking about the people and places in their history?—?whether personal or global?—?that have inspired…

funds for child refugees raised

A small charity that helps refugee children in South Sudan sent a group of runners to compete in the Folkestone half-marathon on 24 September. The half marathon has raised over…

A Syrian Refugee’s Information Superhighway journey to safety

Two years ago, Sami, made a long arduous and thought out decision to leaving the streets where he played and grew up, to escape the tragedies and suffering that come…

Abdel Rahim Ali

I am 29 years old. I fled Eritrea after a jail sentence for leaving my military service. My journey to the UK took six months and cost $4,500. I first…

An Arabic welcome in Britain

Unable to return to Syria because of the war, Fardous Bahbouh has helped hundreds of fellow refugees in UK by starting a community group, Ahlan Wa Sahlan - Arabic for…

Crossing the border: one frontier, two perspectives

The border between The United States and Mexico is a space of concerns and controversy. The debate of migration is use for political gain, while the crime organisations use the…

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