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Food charity feeds hundreds of Birmingham’s vulnerable people during coronavirus pandemic
Rangzeb Hussain
June 4, 2020 | 06:34 pm
A Birmingham food distribution charity has been busy handing out essential food supplies to hundreds of vulnerable and homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteers from Feedo Needo, which is…
Anti-racism protest planned for George Floyd in Victoria Square
Rangzeb Hussain
June 3, 2020 | 12:00 pm
A protest is being planned on Thursday in Victoria Square, Birmingham, over the brutal murder of George Floyd by US police. This protest, which takes place outside the Council House,…
Birmingham artist shocked as George Floyd tribute taken down only a day after being painted
Rangzeb Hussain
June 2, 2020 | 05:32 pm
A street art tribute to US police brutality victim George Floyd has been taken down hours after it was painted in Kings Heath. Birmingham-based artist Mohammed Ali said he was "saddened…
‘I can’t breathe’ street art painted in Birmingham in memory of George Floyd
Rangzeb Hussain
June 2, 2020 | 03:01 am
The tragic death of George Floyd, who kept pleading 'I can't breathe' as a US police officer brutally pressed a knee into his neck, has inspired new street art in…
Handsworth protest for George Floyd cancelled due to ‘security concerns’
Rangzeb Hussain
June 1, 2020 | 02:53 pm
A peaceful demonstration for George Floyd which was due to take place tonight in Handsworth has been cancelled at the last moment due to 'security concerns'. Cannon Street Memorial Baptist…
British barrister becomes first judge to wear hijab in the west
Rangzeb Hussain
May 27, 2020 | 01:39 pm
A Midlands-based barrister has made history by becoming the first woman judge to wear the hijab in the western world. Raffia Arshad, 40, was appointed as a Deputy District Judge…
Amazing act of unity as church welcomes Muslim worshippers and Germany vows to tackle Islamophobia
Rangzeb Hussain
May 23, 2020 | 12:24 pm
A church in Berlin opened its doors to allow Friday prayers to Muslims as the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close and Eid celebrations begin this weekend. This…
British Muslim celebrities share positive message for Eid during lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 22, 2020 | 10:49 am
Birmingham born comedian Adil Ray has shared a heartfelt video message on social media as Ramadan comes to a close and families begin to prepare for Eid celebrations during the…
Fake coronavirus news stories increase online Islamophobia, study finds
Rangzeb Hussain
April 27, 2020 | 03:07 pm
A new study warns the coronavirus crisis has fuelled online hate speech by racist and fascist groups and individuals which could lead to attacks against British Muslims after the lockdown.…
“Disgusting” racist yob assaults taxi driver and lollipop man before verbally abusing children outside nursery
Rangzeb Hussain
April 23, 2020 | 11:49 am
A violent racist yob who racially abused members of the public including a Birmingham taxi driver and a lollipop man, before verbally attacking two police officers and children at a…