Black British News from England and news of relevance to the Black British community

INTERNATIONAL

•	Tyra Banks top earning woman in tv United States - 9/5/2008 Topmodel, Tyra Banks is the top earning woman on US primetime tv.
•	Black Caribbean children held back by institutional racism in schools, says study United Kingdom - 9/5/2008 Teachers have been accused of underestimating the abilities of black Caribbean students. Photograph: Martin Argles
•	Obama Responds to New Yorker Cover United States - 7/22/2008 The candidate is now responding the cover, calling it an unsuccessful attempt at satire that will likely fuel misconceptions he has long battled over the course of his presidential campaign, reports CNN.com. Obama, however, attempted to downplay the toon
•	Akon Trial Delayed United States - 7/22/2008 Akon - born Aliuane Badara Thiam - was due in court today but, the court date has now been delayed until August.
•	Study shows blacks don't share similar views of world United States - 6/29/2008 John Bess, front left, relaxes with members of his family. A new survey of black Americans turns preconceptions on their head and reveals an immensely diverse group.

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ENTERTAINMENT

•	Ciara Inks With Modeling Agency, Eyes Clothing Line United States - 6/29/2008 Wilhelmina will now focus on casting Ciara, who’s currently ending a print modeling run for Jay-Z's Rocawear line, in both clothing and fragrance campaigns, according to the singer.
•	Barack Obama buzz sweeps through BET Awards United States - 6/25/2008 One attendee used fashion to show her support for Obama. Actress-comedian Kym Whitley, who revealed she'll be appearing in a small role in the upcoming "Transformers" sequel, donned a tight purple shirt that read 'Barack Obama 08' in glittery black letter
•	KRS-One: The Teacher - The legendary rapper crusades against violence in America United States - 6/17/2008 Whether it was 1987's cult classic "Criminal Minded or the reggae-tinted "9mm Goes Bang" and "The Bridge is Over," his lyrical arsenal of hardcore, political and conscious rhymes has always been a testament to his diverse talent as a rapper. His gift of r
•	Rock pioneer Bo Diddley dies at age 79 United States - 6/3/2008 The legendary singer and performer, known for his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat, was an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, had a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and received a lifetime achievement award in 1999 at the Gra
•	Gary Dourdan won't go to jail for drug charges United States - 5/29/2008 "Once Gary completes 30 hours of a diversion program, his case will be entirely dismissed," lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley told The Associated Press in an e-mail. "There is no jail time involved."

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SPORTS

•	Africa's top athletes inducted in hall of fame United States - 5/1/2008 Ethiopia's twice Olympic 10,000m gold medallist Derartu Tulu took heart that such tributes would help inspire young athletes. "When we were young, we ran for pleasure. We achieved a lot through hard work and commitment without any significant prizes offer
•	Hawks come crashing back to earth United Kingdom - 1/27/2008 Some 6,000 Havant & Waterlooville fans attended the historic match
•	Sheff Utd 2-1 Man City United Kingdom - 1/27/2008 The Championship side took the lead when Luton Shelton netted after Michael Ball was seemingly wrong-footed by the ball bobbling off a balloon in the box.
•	New underdog role suits Serena United Kingdom - 9/1/2006 New underdog role suits Serena
•	Jones back to best in Paris sprint France - 7/11/2006 Jones is enjoying her return to the athletics limelight.

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OTHER

•	BBC TELEVISION ARE LOOKING FOR TRADITIONAL JAMAICAN FAMILIES FOR A DOCUMENTARY ON FAMILY LIFE United Kingdom - 5/29/2008 We want to show British kids what it's like growing up in a Jamaican family and how different family life can be in other cultures.
•	WHERE DO ALL THE FORESKINS GO? United Kingdom - 7/16/2007 Human foreskin is in great demand and equals multi-million dollar
•	Metu Neter Card Divination & Spirituality Classes United States - 4/30/2007 Educational workshops on Kemetic mythology & spirituality
•	Black Mental Health UK United Kingdom - 4/26/2007 They are currently running a campaign to address the discrimination in the services by influencing changes to the law which is currently being debated in parliament
•	Take a Day off Work on, Wednesday, 1st August 2007 United Kingdom - 4/26/2007 Take a Day off Work on, Wednesday, 1st August 2007, BAS 1834/1838)! - Caribbean-British Emancipation Day: Britain's Abolition of Slavery!

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