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Nov 1

Nov 1 The Rise of British HipHop

In the face of it's leading contemporaries, where does British hip hop rank on the global scale and what are the causes of its setbacks?

Nov 1

Nov 1 Whose Interests do the Media Serve?

Jill Bolstridge

Is the media using it's widespread accessibility and power in order to serve the public, or simply to meet the demands of its corporate sponsors?

Nov 1

Nov 1 The Iraqi Refugee Crisis

Natasha Tsangarides

Since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, millions of Iraqis have fled their country, seeking refuge in neighbouring Iran, Syria, and Jordon. As the West fails to respond and neighboring countries begin to close their borders to this refugee crisis, the fate of Iraq's displaced people hangs in the balance.

Nov 1

Nov 1 The Godfather of Black British Film

Ishmahil Blagrove

Menelik Shabazz is not only the director of one of the most important feature films ever produced in Britain, he is also the founder of the BFM International Film Festival and BFM Magazine. Ishmahil Blagrove, Jr. talks to him about his passion for film-making and his opinions about the industry.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Four Million Dead and worryingly few noticed

Alison Motluk

The recent conflict in the Congo claimed the lives of over 4 million people, yet for one geo-political reason or another, failed to capture the world's attention.

Oct 1

Oct 1 The expanding girth of the obesity problem

Desi K. Robinson

The problem of obesity in the West is now a well-known social ill. What are some of the contributing factors behind this unhealthy and dangerous issue?

Oct 1

Oct 1 The Rise of Asian Cinema

Jemma Desai

From stereotypical novelty to respected art form, the world of Asian cinema is becoming a global cultural phenomenon.

Oct 1

Oct 1 How Long Will the Oil Last?

Mahad Ali

Oil. Black gold. Texas tea. The power and wealth it holds seemingly know no bounds. It powers our country, our homes, and our lives. Without it, modern civilization would find itself moving to a grinding halt. With it, the dangers of conflict loom on the horizon.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Sierra Leone – No More Broken Promises

Ishmahil Blagrove

After years of war, bad governance, and institutionalised corruption, will the newly elected Sierra Leonian President be able to keep his promises and deliver the country from poverty and social meltdown? Ishmahil Blagrove, Jr. interviews President Ernest Koroma just prior to his electoral victory.

Sep 1

Sep 1 Corporate Greed, Greed, Greed

Jill Bolstridge

Why should the profits of multi-national corporations take precedence over the quality of life for so many of the worlds poor?

Sep 1

Sep 1 South Africa Post Mandela

Joy Mathasti

When Nelson Mandela became the first black President of Apartheid-free South Africa, many promises were made. How does South Africa fare today?

Sep 1

Sep 1 Is Nationalism a good thing?

Jeremy Curl

There is a thin line between healthy patriotism and blind nationalism. How far do we have to go before we cross that line?

Sep 1

Sep 1 The Wall of Apartheid

Natasha Tsangarides

The erection of a 436 mile wall, that stands 8 metres high is yet another means by which the Israeli government seeks to isolate and humiliate the Palestinian people. As this state sanctioned apartheid persists, the silence of the "international community" becomes deafening.

Sep 1

Sep 1 A Scream from Kurdistan

Natasha Tsangarides

Few journalists have an insider’s view of Kurdish-controlled Iraq to tell a balanced story; Karzan Sherabayni is one of them. Having fled his homeland of Kirkuk in the 1980s after being arrested and tortured by the secret police, he has made many documentaries recounting the plight of the Kurdish people.

Aug 1

Aug 1 The Cycle of Dysfunction

Lawna Tapper

To what extent are we products of our environments? An examination of the ways in which dysfunction is passed down through the generations.

Aug 1

Aug 1 The Church in American Politics

Jill Bolstridge

Does "separation of Church and State" actually exist? A look at the immense presence of religion within the political scene of the United States government.

Aug 1

Aug 1 The Modern Mercenary

Jeremy Curl

In today's war zones, mercenaries have evolved from rag-tag amateur soldiers into private armies of elite, specialist-trained combat units.

Aug 1

Aug 1 The Evolution of Hip Hop

Desi K. Robinson

From gangsta rap to the voice of youth, hip hop has undoubtedly evolved in the past 30 years. Desi K. Robinson examines hip hop from it's not-so-humble beginnings in the Bronx to it's current place on the global stage as a voice of social change and political revolution.

Aug 1

Aug 1 News from the Front Line

Natasha Tsangarides

News reporting from some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones is not a job that appeals to everyone, but some have made it their own personal mission statement. Natasha Tsangarides interviews Vaughan Smith, independent war zone journalist and founder of London's Frontline Club.

Jul 1

Jul 1 Whatever happened to Black Power

Lawna Tapper

From power to protest, things certainly have changed since the 1960's. An examination of the Black Power Movement and it's presence (or lack thereof) in today's society.

Rice N Peas was established producing hard-hitting video documentaries about social issues.

In an era where mainstream journalism is often saturated with propaganda, convey accounts that accurately represent the lives and stories of the people without censorship, prejudice or distortion, aiming to question, to challenge and to educate.

By Jill Bolstridge

By Ishmahil Blagrove Jr

By Robin Miller

By Dino Mahtani

Nov 1 The Rise of British HipHop

Nov 1 Whose Interests do the Media Serve?

Nov 1 The Iraqi Refugee Crisis

Nov 1 The Godfather of Black British Film

Oct 1 Four Million Dead and worryingly few noticed

Oct 1 The expanding girth of the obesity problem

Oct 1 The Rise of Asian Cinema

Oct 1 How Long Will the Oil Last?

Oct 1 Sierra Leone – No More Broken Promises

Sep 1 Corporate Greed, Greed, Greed

Sep 1 South Africa Post Mandela

Sep 1 Is Nationalism a good thing?

Sep 1 The Wall of Apartheid

Sep 1 A Scream from Kurdistan

Aug 1 The Cycle of Dysfunction

Aug 1 The Church in American Politics

Aug 1 The Modern Mercenary

Aug 1 The Evolution of Hip Hop

Aug 1 News from the Front Line

Jul 1 Whatever happened to Black Power

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