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VIDEO: Bernie Wilcox on 40th anniversary of Northern Carnival Against the Nazis
Journalist Vimal Korpal chats to Bernie Wilcox, one of the founders of the Northern Carnival Against the Nazis in 1978, on the 40th anniversary of the anti-racism event; and ahead…
INTERVIEW: Bernie Wilcox on the 40th anniversary of northern Rock Against Racism
I happened to be in Manchester and stumbled upon Bernie Wilcox, who was one of the main organisers of the Northern Carnival Against the Nazis, which took place 40 years…
Birmingham Lord Mayor visits Bordesley Green to inspire local children
The Birmingham Lord Mayor made an appearance at a Family Fun Day in Bordesley Green yesterday, organised by community organisation Seek for Change. Cllr Yvonne Mosquito met local parents and children…
OPINION: Simmer Down – Peace and Unity in the Community
It was a long week. A week of negative comments written by a leading politician against women from a certain ethnic and religious background. These abusive comments were later defended…
Here’s 20 photos of Jeremy Corbyn having a bostin’ time in the Black Country!
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn visited Walsall Beeches Club this week, addressing a cheering and over-capacity crowd of Walsall residents. The Labour leader was kicking off Labour’s programme of community organising in Walsall North…
Crowds for Jeremy Corbyn over-spill during Walsall visit
At a rally at Walsall Beeches Club on Monday afternoon, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn addressed a cheering crowd of Walsall residents. The Labour leader was kicking off Labour’s programme of community…
Rowan Atkinson savaged by fans for supporting Boris Johnson’s “Islamophobic” comments
British comedian Rowan Atkinson has been severely criticised by fans and former colleagues after coming out in support of Boris Johnson's recent remarks on women wearing burkas, which have been…
Government backs £270m funding for West Midlands technological innovation
Britain’s world-leading researchers and entrepreneurs in the West Midlands will benefit from an additional £270 million to create the technologies of tomorrow, the Chancellor announced today. Philip Hammond will expand…
Brand new Birmingham film festival promises a feast of “cinematic activism”
A brand new film festival showcasing a wide range of powerful documentaries, talks and discussion panels is coming to Birmingham next month. Weekend of Wednesdays, described as a festival dedicated to "cinematic activism", will be…
Birmingham’s Indian Film Festival is back! Here’s what to expect…
Europe's largest Indian film fest is returning to Birmingham this summer for its fourth year in the city. The Birmingham Indian Film Festival - known as BIFF - is a…