Writing a piece for the Metro on the decade since the England Riots and I'm looking for someone, preferably a woman, who witnessed the events unfold (anywhere in the country). You don't have to have been involved. Let me know if you're happy to chat & provide a few quotes :).

A great book week that started knowing my autobiography #ClosingRanks was on display at the BCA next to Lenny Henry, which coincides w/ my contribution to the #BlackBritishLivesMatter book edited by Lenny & Marcus Ryder. The week ended w/ a book signing at @voyageyouth.

Brilliant article for the Metro by an old friend Oliver Hypolite-Bishop We met for lunch this week and I must say, our conversation changed the way I think about various things. This article is symbolic of that change in thinking. It's a must read. See below. metro.co.uk/2021/08/06/10-…

Wrote a piece for Metro on the decade since the #LondonRiots and why the events seem to hold no real political or cultural legacy beyond a 'racialised war on gangs'. Read/Like/Share and all that 🙂👊 metro.co.uk/2021/08/06/10-…

'The violence I was seeing wasn't gangs and it wasn't just young black men. It was everyone. Angry at issues not being dealt with, resources being taken away, the lack of funding into communities for YP...' 10 years on, what have we learnt?

10 years after the London Riots and such little change. Read brother Oliver Hypolite-Bishop’s piece for the Metro where he reflects on the missed opportunities and shortcomings of the response by “our” politicians. Saturday morning breakfast ☕️ and 📖

Ten years since the London Riots. Oliver Hypolite-Bishop explores why we don't seem to be talking about it. ❤️

We are deeply saddened by the news that Samuel Oji has passed away. A graduate from our academy, he was loved by coaches and teammates alike. Our thoughts and condolences are with Samuel’s friends and family ❤️

Our wonderful Teaching Assistant, Faisal is incredibly talented - we are so lucky to have him at HLP. This a capella performance was just beautiful. Just listen! #BlackHistoryMonth Dr Penny Rabiger (She/Her) @Muna_Abdi_Phd Haringey Music Service

Good to see Dr Harold Moody mentioned in BBC article on reveals from 1921 census bbc.com/news/uk-598794… #blackhistory Background on him in thread below.

We are recruiting: 🚨🚨🚨   If you join us, you’ll:  Work with amazing kids.   Create tuition and mentoring programmes that meet student’s individual needs.  Provide students with the opportunities they need to make positive changes in their lives.  Have fun! #Teacherjobs

🚨

My 8yr old who has ASD has been suspended for the 2nd time this week from Hazelbury Primary School, he has ASD suffers from Anxiety and can have violent outbursts when he feels uncomfortable

These riots started in Parliament. Rioters chant “stop the boats” and “we want our country back” - using language from politicians across the political spectrum. It’s not enough to call out violence, politicians need to stop normalising hate. In policy and practice.