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THE GUESTLIST NETWORK | MARCH 2010
The Changing
Malcolm X tried harder than anyone in history to
bridge the gap between white and black, while
also speaking publically and passionately about
human rights, and other race/religion-related issues.
Face of Racism
Because of the controversial nature of his work,
he was also massively acclaimed and heavily
challenged, stigmatized and ridiculed.
Moreover, his strong connection to authorities, employers and busi- foul cries being heard over the
Islam and the Muslim religion (one nesses. A melting-pot of cultures treatment of Guantànamo detain-
which he founded while serving a and race, London is amongst the ee, and UK citizen, Binyamin Mo-
jail term in his 20’s) - which helped most multi-cultural cities in the hammed, which has done little for
to strengthen his beliefs against world with its majority non-British the public’s trust of our politicians
racism – would also serve to make residents. The dynamic of the and law-enforcement bodies.
him a prominent public figure racial divide though, seems to be Ultimately, tolerance is the key,
during the 50’s, fighting against morphing, rather than changing and tolerance comes through
prejudice in American society, and for the better. education. All groups in our soci-
further throughout the world. ety need to embrace each other’s
45 years ago last month Malcolm When the stop-and-search laws cultures, in order to manifest an
X was savagely assassinated while were first being debated in parlia- attitude of harmony – one that
giving a speech at an organisa- ment, speaking of the possibility of can permeate all levels of society
tion for Afro-American unity. Like “racist police officers”, Tory leader (including law enforcement bod-
Gandhi before him – who died of a David Cameron was quoted as ies). Programmes and organisa-
similar tragedy, and fought just as saying that he thinks there has tions encouraging this - while also
honourably for equality in society been “a big change in policing encouraging cultural proliferation
– Malcolm X’s deeds, and his leg- since the 1980’s” – when similar in our cities - are something that
acy would live on beyond his death laws prompted race-related ri- governments, as well as every
and nowadays, we have people like ots – and that police “understand level of our communities should
him to thank for what many would concerns about racism [and] con- be supporting, especially when
perceive to be increased levels of cerns about particular groups.” nowadays, high-profile public
tolerance in our modern society. Reflecting this concern, but also speakers, talking of human rights
reflecting the contrary, greater and racial tolerance are few and
With heavily prejudiced regimes concern of the general public and far between. Many of our cultural
like Apartheid well and truly be- coloured communities in London misinterpretations come from a
hind us, and cities taking on cul- city, British newspapers widely re- lack of knowledge about some-
tures and influences, migrations ported allegations that police offi- thing that is usually so foreign to
and fluctuations of never before cers were stopping and searching us. This gap in education (and
seen proportions, the majority of people, purely in order to balance hence, tolerance) simply cannot
the world is looking ahead and ad- the massive discriminations evi- be underestimated.
dressing racism, intolerance and dent, just 18 months later. At the
misunderstanding at a local and start of 2010, The Telegraph said While problems with many as-
community level, and success and that “statistics showed black and pects of racism have surely abat-
education in these areas is now Asian people were disproportion- ed or disappeared into the past,
regularly important, or relevant in ally stopped.” the need to educate society about
modern society. But just how far other cultures, and promote an un-
have things come in recent years? And the gaps are appearing in- derstanding and tolerance of each
Modern-day and controversial, creasingly in more aspects of every other will almost always be nec-
stop-and-search laws (recently day life, where they can more eas- essary as communities and cities
overturned in the EU as being ily be addressed. Where unem- grow, and change. Prejudice will
essential
a violation of privacy laws) have ployment figures are concerned, always exist in some form, what’s
frequently posed questions as to young black people are statisti- most important is that we continue
whether or not we are more toler- cally, suffering the most, while the educating, with a constant view to
artists
ant today, or whether or not racism group as a whole (addressing all understanding and breaking down
in society is simply being further age demographics) has seen a barriers.
inherited by, or transferred to ar- 13% rise in unemployment in just
eas such as law enforcement and under 18 months. There are also
These are the atrists that you are going to be hearing a lot
about from within the Urban scene both in UK and in the
states.
Loick Essien
Collaborating with chipmunk and Bashy twice. Loick Essien is one to watch out for in 2010.
He is only 19 and major breakthrough was with chipmunk on “Beast”
Tinie Tempah
South East London born musician, following the likes of Chip-
munk, Dizzie Rascal and Tinchy Striders, Tinnie Tempah also came
from the grime scene. Tinnie Tempah is signed to Polydor and he has
performed at nearly every major gigs in UK including O2 Wireless
festival & Notting Hill Carnival. He’s also had his record A- Listed on
Kiss, Choice, and 1Xtra. He’s major debut single is already huge in
the club. He is definitely a contender for 2010.
Daisy Dares You
She is only 16 years old real name Daisy Coburn gained atten-
tion through MySpace and YouTube. Her upcoming debut single ‘I’m not your enemy’ is also
featuring Chipmunk.
Kesha
Haven’t already finished her debut album, called Animal, I reckon she will be as big as lady
Gaga; she’s already had one massive hit (Tik Tok).
Weekly RnB Listings
Rox Thursday Heatwave present Hot Wuk Hootananny or The Big Chill House 9pm - 1am
The 21 year old south Londoner soul star could follow the likes of
Friday Diamond Friday Club Cucci 11pm - late
Amy Wine house and Duffy. She is set to release her debut
single ‘My baby left me. She is already doing big things in this Friday Sugar Bum Bum Tune Inn 8pm - late
year.
Saturday crazysexycool Anexo 9.30pm - 3am
Sunday Roller Motion The Renaissance 7.- late
Sunday SugarRush Latin Quarter 11pm - late
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