http://www.blackpresence.co.uk Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:56:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/04/cameron-attacks-top-universities-about-low-black-entrance/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/04/cameron-attacks-top-universities-about-low-black-entrance/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:03:49 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=3177 The Prime Minister , David Cameron this week criticised Oxford University for only admitting One black student in 2010, a figure Oxford University dispute, Mr Cameron was answering questions from members of the public at a “PM Direct” event in Harrogate in North Yorkshire. “I saw figures the other day that showed that only one [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2011/04/cameron-attacks-top-universities-about-low-black-entrance/feed/ 3 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/10/black-history-month-why-we-still-need-it/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/10/black-history-month-why-we-still-need-it/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:03:04 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=2679 by P Gregory: Owner Editor of the Black Presence Website. So, Black History Month 2010 is upon us, and as I sit here and take a breather after working hard to get the website to a state of readiness, I wonder how long it will be before the mud starts flying? Black History Month, is [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/10/black-history-month-why-we-still-need-it/feed/ 3 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/07/students-how-to-curb-your-debt/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/07/students-how-to-curb-your-debt/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:01:22 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=2209 The recent report published Universities UK, which represents vice-chancellors, in which it concluded that University tuition fees should more than double to 6,500 Pounds per year is once again a reminder of just how expensive higher education is in Britain today. The above report is to be taken into account by the new Coalition Government [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2010/07/students-how-to-curb-your-debt/feed/ 2 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/oak-bluffs-summers-home-for-elite-blacks/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/oak-bluffs-summers-home-for-elite-blacks/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:32:56 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=959 Washington Post Staff Writer DeNeen L. Brown wrote an interesting? August 20, 2009 About how Americas Elite blacks are flocking to Martha’s Vineyard to take their annual holidays. Over the 4 page web article. Brown highlights the fact that this isn’t a new phenomenon, but a generational thing. Black families have been attracted to the [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/09/oak-bluffs-summers-home-for-elite-blacks/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/12-things-the-negro-must-do/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/12-things-the-negro-must-do/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:20:31 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=646 Found an Interesting post today called 12 Things The Negro Must Do – How Not To Become Scapegoats For Degenerate Black Community Behavior. It was written in around the turn of the last century by a woman called Nannie Helen Burroughs. Nannie Helen Burroughs – Nannie Helen Burroughs (1879-1961) was an educator, orator, religious leader [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/12-things-the-negro-must-do/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/remembering-john-hope-franklin/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/remembering-john-hope-franklin/#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:31:59 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=638 Oklahoma and the country have lost a great man.John Hope Franklin, revered historian and tireless advocate for equality, died this morning of congestive heart failure. He was 94. FOX 23′s Douglas Clark has more on Franklin’s extraordinary life. Friends describe him as someone who was shy and didn’t particularly like a lot of attention. But [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/remembering-john-hope-franklin/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/do-community-groups-make-a-difference/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/do-community-groups-make-a-difference/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:01:47 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=612 AUGUSTA, Ga. – It was a gathering to reclaim black manhood–a conference for all ages, men and women, held at Paine College. “You can achieve, you can believe, you can conceive, that truly this country is made for you and you need to use the world as your oyster,” said Dr. Mike Weaver, organizer. Men [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/do-community-groups-make-a-difference/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/obamas-black-women-form-a-strong-sisterhood/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/obamas-black-women-form-a-strong-sisterhood/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:07:20 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=552 The Ties That Align Administration’s Black Women Form A Strong Sisterhood By Krissah Thompson Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, March 18, 2009; C01 Like two old girlfriends catching up, they ignored onlookers, hugged and laughed.  Donna Brazile, the political strategist and Washington veteran, peppered Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson with questions. “How are the [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/obamas-black-women-form-a-strong-sisterhood/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/virgin-islanders-invited-to-apply-for-ukota-scholarship/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/virgin-islanders-invited-to-apply-for-ukota-scholarship/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:11:38 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=526 Roadtown, Tortola - Government is inviting Virgin Islanders to apply for a scholarship to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Ecology and Conservation. The scholarship for study at the Schools of Biological Sciences and Agriculture, Policy and Development at the University of Reading is being offered by the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA). It [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/virgin-islanders-invited-to-apply-for-ukota-scholarship/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/senegal-news-recap-for-february-09/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/senegal-news-recap-for-february-09/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:03:18 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=407   Senegal-Bonus for rice farmers For Senegalese rice farmers like Pape Alioune Seck the food crisis is a blessing in disguise in a country that until recently imported three-quarters of this staple from Asia.”Two years ago, the Senegalese rediscovered rice from the river valley,” said the 32-year-old rice farmer. The change is answering the dreams [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/senegal-news-recap-for-february-09/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/what-president-obama%e2%80%99s-election-means-for-us-here-in-the-uk-by-lee-jasper/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/what-president-obama%e2%80%99s-election-means-for-us-here-in-the-uk-by-lee-jasper/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:47 +0000 User Contibuted Article http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=388 While we marvel with optimism at the dawning of a phenomenon known as President Obama, right here and right now in the UK we can afford little time to relax. There is a firestorm raging through our community and whilst it mercilessly consumes our youth we are in danger of failing to take responsibility for [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/what-president-obama%e2%80%99s-election-means-for-us-here-in-the-uk-by-lee-jasper/feed/ 1 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/def-jam-poetry-daniel-beaty-knock-knock/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/def-jam-poetry-daniel-beaty-knock-knock/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:43:03 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=214 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nktBsI0PYPs This link was shared with me by a Friend on Facebook.  I share it with you all now.]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/def-jam-poetry-daniel-beaty-knock-knock/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/home-educators-and-black-supplementary-schools-conference/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/home-educators-and-black-supplementary-schools-conference/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:24:15 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=211 Event: Home Educators and Black Supplementary Schools Conference “Updated information and discussion.” What: Workshop Host: BAOUKHE and NABSS Start Time: Saturday, June 6 at 11:00am End Time: Saturday, June 6 at 4:00pm Where: Hackney Museum To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=55194513302&aref=20916742]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/home-educators-and-black-supplementary-schools-conference/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/the-african-academy-conference-group/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/the-african-academy-conference-group/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:10:31 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=120 Such is the crisis within our community I am convinced of the need for schools that meet the pedagogic needs of young black people. Such is the nature of this crisis that we lose to many of our young people to the criminal justice system, mental health institutions, murder and disability as victims of violent [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/the-african-academy-conference-group/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/the-rwandan-genocide-why-it-happened/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/the-rwandan-genocide-why-it-happened/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:23:15 +0000 Iesha http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=101 Rwandan Genocide: Why it happened and Why it shouldn’t have happen The year 2004 marked the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide in which 1,000,000 Rwandans were slaughtered over the course of 100 days, although some officials reported a span of 8 weeks....]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/the-rwandan-genocide-why-it-happened/feed/ 3 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2009-03-01/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2009-03-01/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:10:00 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2009-03-01/ Black History month launched: Haringey Council http://tinyurl.com/ab824p # Answering Blackpresence mail. Finally seem to have found a permanent solution to the website management..watch this space # BBC NEWS | Entertainment | EastEnders to air black landmark: EastEnders is to air the first episode featuring an.. http://tinyurl.com/asmlte # New article about Black knights in Medieval Europe [...]]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/03/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2009-03-01/feed/ 0 http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/02/black-history-in-schools-teach-or-not-to-teach/ http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/02/black-history-in-schools-teach-or-not-to-teach/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:51:59 +0000 Phil http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/?p=45 I recently found a blog of a black teacher from London. She seemed opposed to the idea that black history could solve some of the under achievement problems in inner cities.]]> http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/2009/02/black-history-in-schools-teach-or-not-to-teach/feed/ 2