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Bedfordshire Police building the next generation
Bedfordshire Police teamed up with Luton Sixth Form College to inspire students
from the criminology department on new approach of detectives and forensic
scientists.
According to Luton Sixth Form College Principal, Altar Hussain, “…the weekly
sessions with specialists from Bedfordshire Police are part of Criminology course. …
Thank you to everyone involved for making this experience possible. We are really
excited to develop this partnership further”.
Bedfordshire Police Acting Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst indicated that “…the
set-up and enthusiasm of everyone at the college was excited to explore ways Beds
Police could work with LSFC”
“This a great initiative which will benefit the students, and hopefully encourage some
of them to consider joining Bedfordshire Police in the future.”, he indicated. Detective
Chief Inspector Ryan Brammer has praised the initiative to exchange with students
around criminal investigation and a career in policing.
The presentations were based on a various of subjects including how detectives
cracked cases which have appeared on Channel 4’s 24 Hours in Police Custody,
while Scenes of Crimes Officers from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and
Hertfordshire’s Joint Protective Services have given inputs on recovering evidence.
If you think you have what it takes for a career in policing, or to find out more
visit their website (https://orlo.uk/kxTxU) or check out the courses on offer here at LSFC https://orlo.uk/YErW3
AUKRADIO
Editor
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Stop discrimination on Afro-Hair
Why is Afro hair still subject to discrimination?
“I straightened my hair as Americans were ‘just getting adjusted’ to a Black first family…”. Michelle Obama spoke at the Warner Theatre in Washington DC last year to promote her book: “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times”, with the former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.
Many celebrities have reported that people with Afro hair face discrimination on multiple levels, driven by racism, a lack of understanding of cultural and ethnic diversity, and ignorance toward natural hairstyles.
In an interview with Porter magazine, Lupita Nyongo, the Oscar-winning Kenyan-Mexican Hollywood actress, shared her experiences with discrimination related to her natural hair. She highlighted how prevailing beauty standards marginalise Afro-textured hair, noting, “There is still a long way to go in combating prejudices against Black women’s natural hair textures and styles.”
Michelle De Leon’s initiative of World Afro Day in September 2017 sought to tackle the challenges faced by people of Afro hair descent.
Since its inception, the initiative has heightened awareness and sparked efforts to celebrate Afro hair, while shining a spotlight on the discrimination endured by those with natural Afro-textured hair.
In England, Melanie Brown, a former member of the British band Spice Girls, along with other celebrities, is leading a campaign to raise awareness and push the government to introduce legislation to end Afro-hair discrimination.
They are calling for an update to the Equality Act 2010 to include Afro hair as a protected characteristic, aiming to “recognise and prevent” such discrimination.
Luton
King Charles III will visit Luton
Picture @TheRoyal
King Charles III will visit Luton next week Tuesday for first time as monarch.
Upon arrival, His Majesty the King will be greeted at The Town Hall by Mrs Susan Lousada, Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire and Councillor Sameera Saleem, Mayor of Luton. The King will have the opportunity to meet with local community leaders and voluntary organisations including representatives from The Ghana Society, Royal British Legion, the Luton Town Football Academy, veterans, cadets, and members of the public.
Festus Akinbusoye, Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, who was
previously supported by the Prince’s Trust will also be there. According to the program, King Charles III will also be introduced to Mandy Johnson, an artist who has been commissioned by the council to produce illustrations in support of its work on social justice.
He will also visit the Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple in Luton Dallow Road and meet volunteers
at the Luton Sikh Soup Kitchen. Luton Youth Orchestra is invited to sing for His Majesty.
Luton DART Parkway Station
Picture: Luton Rising
The King will visit Luton Direct Air-Rail Transit (DART), which will speed travellers from Luton Airport Parkway station to the terminal of London Luton Airport in under four minutes. The King will then proceed into the Control Room and be shown technology used to run the DART. Graham Olver,CEO of Luton Rising will explore more about the long-term sustainability of the programme and benefits to the environment.
Black History Month
Black History Month 2022
Black History Month
Luton Hat District presents
Dele Sosimi
Friday 21st October
From 7.30 pm
www.culturetrust.com
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Stop discrimination on Afro-Hair
ECOWAS at 50: Leaders Warn of Declining Trust and Growing Divisions at Oxford Forum
Visa workers no longer need £40,000 to bring their families into the UK
