Home truths in black and white

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It is very difficult for black intellectuals to put their views across in reasonable terms, according to Patricia Williams, professor of law at Columbia University and the 1997 Reith lecturer. She has already been criticised by some parts of the British media, and feels that black women in particular are treated extremely badly. She central theme of her talks - that many influential white people are unwilling to accept that race is a serious issue - has served to ensure that she attracts more criticism.

Author: Alibhai-Brown, Yasmin
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
Interview, Media coverage, Women, Black, Black women, Williams, Patricia J.

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Fear and loathing in Southall

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The London borough of Southall has become the centre of a bitter conflict between young Muslims and Sikhs. High-visibility policing has been introduced in order to reassure local residents, but the police are denying that the problem is a serious as has been reported in the media. Southall has been the traditional home of the Sikh community, but Sikhs now feel under threat from Muslims, who have been been chanting nationalistic slogans.

Author: Alibhai-Brown, Yasmin
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
Social aspects, London, England, Race relations

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