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Blogs, Ceasefire Bites, New in Ceasefire, Olympics Watch, Politics - Saturday, July 14, 2012 19:43 - 1 Comment
Blog">Why is the UK’s leading Black newspaper denied access to the Olympic Stadium? Blog
Today the UK’s leading black newspaper, The Voice, announced that they have been denied access to the Olympic Stadium for the London 2012 Games. While happy to exploit the sporting achievements of black athletes, the British Olympic Association are now literally unwilling to give black people a voice, argues Samantha Asumadu.
Debate, New in Ceasefire - Friday, July 13, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Debate">Review: Hip-Hop on Trial Debate
'HipHop on Trial', an event hosted at the Barbican two weeks ago, brought together a wide range of writers, activists and artists from both sides of the Atlantic, who engaged in a debate whether HipHop enhanced society or degraded it. Adam Elliott-Cooper reports.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Tuesday, July 3, 2012 2:18 - 0 Comments
Special Report">Mexico: after the election, the resistance Special Report
In the second of our series on the Mexican election, Ali Sargent reports on the background and impact of Pena Nieto's victory on Sunday. She also speaks to leaders of the Yosoy132 protest movement about the future of the resistance and the challenges ahead.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Saturday, June 30, 2012 14:01 - 1 Comment
Special Report">A Mexican summer? Presidential elections and the #YoSoy132 movement Special Report
Angela Daly reports from Mexico on the new opportunities likely to emerge from Sunday's presidential elections, as the failure of the country's US-backed 'War on Drugs' becomes more apparent.
Debate, New in Ceasefire - Monday, June 25, 2012 0:00 - 0 Comments
Debate">HIP-HOP ON TRIAL: does it enhance society, or degrade it? Debate
On Tuesday, Hip Hop goes on trial at London's Barbican, with a wide range of academics, artists, activists and journalists contributing to the debate. Adam Elliott-Cooper and Johnny Benett offer a preview.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Thursday, June 21, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Special Report">Mahmoud Sarsak and the silence of the Palestine Football Association Special Report
On Monday, after an international outcry, Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Sarsak ended his 92-day hunger strike, launched in protest against his three-year detention without charge by Israel. Linah Alsaafin reports for Ceasefire from Ramallah on the background and repercussions of the case, notably the surprising silence of the Palestinian Football Association.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire, On Corporate Power - Wednesday, June 20, 2012 15:00 - 1 Comment
On Corporate Power">Foundations and Social Change: An Interview with Harry Browne On Corporate Power
For his latest column, Michael Barker interviews academic and author Harry Browne about the role of philanthropic foundations in journalism, activism and social change.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 0:00 - 4 Comments
Special Report">Turkey must address existing women’s rights issues, not create new ones Special Report
Latifa Akay reports from Turkey where thousands of women took to the streets on Friday across the country to protest against proposed government anti-abortion plans. As a country struggling to protect existing women’s rights effectively, Akay argues, Turkey is in no position to start constructing artificial conflicts.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, June 9, 2012 0:00 - 0 Comments
Interview">John Carlos: “Occupy the World” Interview
John Carlos, world-famous for his defiant, iconic black power salute at the Olympic games of '68, talks exclusively to Ceasefire's Samayya Afzal on human rights, racism and global change.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire, Unknown Spins - Thursday, June 7, 2012 12:00 - 0 Comments
Unknown Spins">Keeping it together: An Interview with The Doozer Unknown Spins
Over the past half-decade, The Doozer has carved out a unique place in the UK underground music scene. He spoke to Andrew Fleming about his new album, 'Keep it together'.
