Richard Sudan

1 week ago | voice-online.co.uk | Richard Sudan

THE INAUGURAL Benjamin Zephaniah Day took place at Brunel University of London, honouring the legacy of the esteemed poets actor, activist, and beloved “people’s laureate,” who served as Professor of Creative Writing there until his untimely passing in 2023 at age 65.

2 weeks ago | voice-online.co.uk | Richard Sudan

BLACK ACADEMICS and campaigners have strongly criticised research which claims that ethnicity is not a significant factor in school exclusions or academic attainment in England when poverty and special educational needs are taken into account. The study, conducted by researchers at Durham and Birmingham universities and published earlier this year , analysed educational data across England.

2 weeks ago | voice-online.co.uk | Richard Sudan

A WEST  London pier has undergone a name change after campaigners criticised the previous title for evoking Britain’s colonial past. Formerly known as Plantation Wharf Pier, the site will now be called St Mary’s Wandsworth, following public pressure to address its historic links to slavery. Located on the Thames between Chelsea Harbour and Wandsworth Riverside Quarters the pier was acquired by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers in 2019.

1 month ago | voice-online.co.uk | Richard Sudan

VETERAN EDUCATOR and anti-racism campaigner Professor Gus John has called for a revival of the Black Supplementary School Movement, warning that institutional racism in Britain’s education system continues to disadvantage Black children. Speaking exclusively to The Voice as he marked his 80th birthday, Professor John pointed to policies such as the ‘hostile environment’ and the Windrush Scandal as evidence that systemic racism remains entrenched.

1 month ago | voice-online.co.uk | Richard Sudan

RESIDENTS OF the Lesnes Estate in south London fear they will be forced out of their homes as the housing association that owns it pushes ahead with its regeneration plans. Many of the Thamesmead estate’s residents who have lived there for decades say they feel ignored in the decision-making process of Peabody Housing Association that own it and worry about being displaced from their community.