A 21-year-old Nigerian Aberdeen university student has agreed a seven figure book deal with a US based publisher, Macmillan to publish a pair of novels including her debut which tackles institutionalized racism.
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GHANA: Mixed Reaction Greets Enstoolment Of Chinese National As Chief
Ghanaians on social media have expressed disdain towards the Chiefs and people of Kwahu Abetifi for enstooling a Chinese man as a local ‘Development Chief’.
Sun Qiang was enstooled as a development chief (Nkosuohene) of Kwahu-Abetifi, a town in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
RACE FAKER: White Professor Confess To Lying About Being Black
A US University professor accused of lying about her race for years has admitted she lied about being black and later resigned her job at the George Washington University after she was suspended for one semester.
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UK: ‘My Truth, My Platform, My Art’ Ashley Banjo Shutdown Complaints Over BLM Themed Performance On TV
Diversity star Ashley Banjo said he has been “overwhelmed” by “the amount of conversation his group’s performance has thrown up” after a Black Lives Matter-inspired routine on Britain’s Got Talent prompted complaints to UK Broadcasting watchdog- Ofcom.
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UK: Head of Government’s Legal Department Quits Over Threat To Brexit Withdrawal Deal
The head of the British government’s legal department, Jonathan Jones has resigned over suggestions the Prime Minister Boris Johnson is threatening to override the Brexit divorce deal with the European Union.
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UK: BBC DG Crackdown On Staff Airing Political Views On Social Media
The new BBC Director-General Tim Davie has warned staff not to share their political views on social media in a move to restore the organisation’s neutrality.
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‘Racist Death Threats Trailed My Star Wars Stormtrooper Casting’ – John Boyega
Star Wars actor John Boyega has opened up about the racist abuse he received for his role in the Star Wars franchise.
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ELECTRIC AVENUE: Eddy Grant Seeks $150k In Copyright Infringement Suit Against Trump
Singer Eddy Grant has filed a copyright lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s campaign organisation over a campaign video that his lawyers say illegally used the singer’s iconic 1983 song “Electric Avenue” without authorization.
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UK: Gary Lineker House Refugee In His Home
Former England striker, Gary Lineker is partnering with charity Refugees at Home to house a refugee in his Surrey home.
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UK: ITV Commissions BAME Driven Shows To Mark Black History Month
ITV has announced plans to mark Black History Month with specially commissioned new shows and channel branding throughout October.
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