Parental financial abuse/exploitation is a very serious issue that’s not taken seriously. Particularly since it’s dismissed as “you should want to help out your parents who sacrificed everything for you”

This article about the Caribbean's "crime" problem came out in the The Guardian recently. It was full of inaccuracies. I wrote a letter to the editor but they didn't publish it. Which means I have something to do a long (only 10 tweets this time) thread on. 1/10

African nations hit by mpox still waiting for vaccines – despite promises by the west - None of the African countries affected by the outbreak of a new variant of mpox have received any of the promised vaccine - what’s going on??!! theguardian.com/global-develop…

Just watched Deliverance on Netflix. Holy moly!

Decolonising the Caribbean one step at a time 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🇱🇨🇱🇨

It comes as no surprise that the House emptied just hours after the judge announced the publication of the phase 2 report. It shows how many of those within the political elite are a part of the disregard, indifference and incompetence that contributed to the deaths of our 72.

Today's the day! The paperback of The Shoulders We Stand On is published today by Dialogue Publishing, with a snazzy updated cover design (in the signature purple and orange of course).

Really want to unpack the abusive relationships some of the African long distance runners are in. Because if it’s not physical abuse, the controlling Men in their lives seize control of their assets & winnings. Olympic Champion Vivian Cheruiyot 🇰🇪 has spoken about this!

72 people died because of greed, dishonesty & indifference. 7 years later, not 1 single person has been charged with causing their deaths. We cannot forget them.

Brilliant analysis by Femi after Kay Burley shows empathy for young children who are being sent home from school for being racist. She's outraged they are being sent home but barely shows any concern over why they are being sent home. Please do give it a watch.

It was so dark I didn’t think I’d make it through. More than once, I almost gave up. But I’m still here. Healing isn’t easy, but it is possible. If you’re struggling, know that brighter days can & WILL come - even when you can’t see them. HOLD ON. 💛 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

District judge Vanessa Lloyd, presiding over Marieha Hussain's case, said: “I find that it was part of the genre of political satire and, as such, the prosecution have not proved to the criminal standard that it was abusive." #CoconutsTrial

Marieha Hussain said after her acquittal today: "Instead of enjoying my pregnancy, I have been vilified in the media, lost my career and [been] dragged through the court system in what can only be described as a politically motivated show trial.” Solidarity with Marieha always ❤️

Jonathan Bryan is demonstrating racial illiteracy.

I wrote about the bonkers coconut trial theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

NEW: Fight to protect access to Bob Marley beach in Jamaica goes back to court🇯🇲🏖️ Ziggy and Cedella Marley – two of Bob Marley’s children – have backed the campaign by JABBEM - who are advocating beaches to be kept public. voice-online.co.uk/news/world-new…

‘I don’t think that stories are told a lot about black people owning slaves.’ Important nuance missing here from Alex Scott.Her 4xgrandfather was mixed. His white Euro ancestry allowed him to own property & people.This is the corrosive nature of colourism. metro.co.uk/2021/10/16/ale…

Divided Profile Books is Bread and Roses Radical Book Prize Winner 2024 Exceptionally grateful Lighthouse - Edinburgh’s Radical Bookshop and all those involved in the prize. Loved listening to the readings from the other shortlistees tonight too.

Nova Reid Thank you 🙏🏽 it’s now on Netflix

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