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The amazing Maureen Rowe will be an award recipient of THE AFRICA4U AWARDS due to take place this month as part of A MAJOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONSEVENT taking place in Bradford.
COMGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE TO MAUREEN-
INFORMATION ABOUT MAUREEN ROWE CAN BE FOUND BELOW
A highly respected Mother, Friend to the many and a Professional Youth Worker.
Born in Jamaica but made her home here in Britain.
Maureen works as a Youth Worker and has done for 30+ years . She has had a massive impact of both young people and the community all her working and personal Life.
She is an advocate for raising education Standards amongst black young people , she worked ( voluntarily) as a support teacher with young people for many years on the African Caribbean Achievement Programme ( ACAP). This programme was run in various community Centre across the city, with excellent outcomes for young people.
She in her professional life worked as Youth and Community Worker for Bradford Youth Service (seconded to Checkpoint Bradford). She developed work around arts, social involvement and equality of opportunities for Black young people.
Due to reorganisations Maureen was Seconded to MAPA ( the oldest Black led organisation in Bradford 52 years). Where took up post as the Lead Worker for the organisation. She excelled and brought much needed resources, cultural experiences and pure commitment to the local community she served. This essential work kept black and minorities support networks alive.
Live all good things and often wrong decision a further restructure meant all support 3rd sector supported organisation stopped and they were left to run on their own. This led to closures of key Black provision along side other community centres. It was the commitment of MAPA trustees and members that kept it from closing.
Maureen moved to more generic work that often did not involve the support of the under resources black community. Nevertheless Maureen being her professional self-gave 100% of her input.
The latter is why so many people from far and wide loved and continue to love her input that often helped change/influence their lives for the good.
Maureen who has now retired( with a little casual work stops her going insane I guess) in local schools has left the following legacies
• Supported and Challenged inequality in Education systems for black young people . She continues to fight and support the raising of individual achievement of all young people
• She then became a trustee of MAPA for many years, supporting the development of work with Black young people and the community.
• She is a strong advocate in promoting equality and rights to access for Black women and continues to run sessions, raise awareness and open opportunities for Black people in the Business world.
Finally If I was to sum up Maureen that reflected her existence . I would ( and I am sure it is mirrored by everyone that she was involved with) say she was Tough , straight talking , understanding, empathetic and mostly loving and caring towards ALL people.
HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKETS FOR ONE OF THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL EVENTS OF THE YEAR ?
Come and be part of one of the most inspirational events of the year featuring amazing artists who will be performing at Wired To Worship on Saturday 3rd December, 6PM at Dominion Centre, Wood Green, London.
They include Loveradge, Victoria Orenze, Eric Reverence Elle Limebear, Limoblaze, Philippa Hanna, Joshua Kesler and Becca Folkes
COLLECTIVE IMPACT proudly presents an Inspirational full day of Black History Month initiatives taking place on Friday the 21st of October 2022 from 3pm to 11pm at The Sorms Studios, Little Germany Bradford.
ITS TIME FOR CHANGE AND NOT WORDS
COME AND BE PART OF THIS HISTORICAL DAY IN THE UK CITY OF CULTURE
The society in search of a direction by Livy-Elcon Emereonye
The easiest way to learn is to learn from other people’s mistakes, the next is through the hard way, that is, personal experience. And the hard way is the best way, but when someone chooses not to learn, they will become indifferent, lose value and end up suffering from every direction at every given time and situation.
Every generation has its challenges, and every challenge needs unique attention. Every people have a peculiar representatives. The people will get the type of leader or ruler they deserve. The leader or the ruler is a reflection of the people and their value system.
No society can thrive on falsehood. No people can grow and develop through deception. Lie to others and you lie to yourself – and every lie brings about retrogression. Retrogression brings about pain, and every pain takes something away from the victim. The society is hellish that inflicts pains on its inhabitants.
If either by commission or omission but more out of indolence and indifference, a people is represented by self serving hypocrites, they will be kept reactionary in a state of continuous motion without movement by the same people who pretend to be with them and shoulder their burdens. In a classical dog eat dog style, this representative would stop at nothing to feed fat on them, and turn around to complain about the system. Instead of working for group interest, they strive for personal interests and serve their selfish agenda. While beating the drum of unionism, they will clandestinely kill and eat their members, clean their mouth and shout blue murder by the day, condemning cannibalism with every form of unprintable word. Don’t be deceived by anyone’s intelligent criminal acts. Don’t be carried away by well written and acted script meant to deceive the people and keep them down while the rot goes on unchecked. Don’t fraternize with those that worship with the Devil at night and shout hosanna in the morning. Run for your life if you find yourself in this type of situation else you become a victim for rituals.
Evil communication corrupts good manners, and a toxic environment produces toxic people that make the society more toxic. Flee from anything that can smear the conscience and cost peace of mind. Keep away from relationships that will not allow for mutual growth and meaningful development. This is what those who want to be worshipped and obeyed at all cost do – and here the emperor reigns.
Emotional emptiness and the void thereof is what every emperor gives and continues to give his victim. To this end, everything will be done to have a state of confusion, making simple things look complex. They will create a crisis just to cash in on it for devilish intentions – and those without balls will chicken out and may even turn around to idolize the one who torments them.
Psychological paralysis as a price for cowardice cannot be wished away. To make things worse, it is used as a tool for suppression and subjugation. The victim is always treated with contempt and disdain, deprived of every right and privileges. Being demoralized and possibly out, he would be giving bait as a way out. Should he fall for it, his case will be closed. Be vigilant and steadfast so as not to eat the food of your enemy. It is better to be hungry and live than to eat and die of food poison.
Retrogression is the price for idiocy done by the majority. When the rule is changed at the middle of the game to favour some people or the land is desecrated to accommodate an abnormality, the consequences could be huge with everyone suffering including the master minders, the perpetrators and those cheering and aiding them into action. When one finger touches oil, it may spread to other fingers. The consequences of evil done by one person might be suffered by more people or groups of people. Refuse to be intimidated or bought, if you desire to save yourself and others. Learn to live according to your means, and you will triumph over challenges and troubles.
In the land of evil, no one is safe. Where insecurity is the norm, no one is free. While the rich might build walls of defence and protection, the hungry unprotected poor that have nothing to eat would devise a means to feed on them. In our interdependence, nature has a way to always balance the system so something must give way for something else to happen. Every form of distortion has its value.
Complexity of either left or right is the cause of failure seen among states. Complex breeds fear with counterfactual tendencies common in profiling with a high level of distrust. Every victim of complex will in one way or the other make life difficult for the society and the people either for self-defence or hurtful revenge. When a man discovers that he is not wanted, he becomes hostile and dangerous so the society that promotes division and marginalization is but a keg of gunpowder waiting to explode. The people who erroneously believe that they will thrive by keeping others down will be surprised to find themselves painfully on the ground for what we give, we receive.
What we sow, we reap; what we give, we get. What we condemn, we repel; envy brings about stagnation and lack. The thoughts we nurture or have for others have ways of manifesting in our lives.
It has been proven that people do well when and where they are appreciated, and everyone resists hostility of every form and magnitude. Therefore, society will not be stable if it does not give room for equity and fair play. The people suffer that thrive on divisive sentiments and elevate injustice to a state act.
When faced with murderous silence amid anomie created by deceptive acts of turning promises of change into sheepish change of promises, absolute reorientation for proper guidance is necessary to steer the ship. It needs radical consciousness to awaken the people in a skewed state governed by psychopaths that seek and use power for wrong reasons. It needs sacrifice to rescue and liberate the people that are in bondage. We must pay the price to set the captive free and ignite the light of enlightenment and mutual togetherness..
An enlightened soul would rarely be carried away by the politics of hypocrisy with its associated audacious impunity. He will rather see politics as a call to serve – and serve diligently with dedication and honesty.
The primacy of our existence should be to make life meaningful and add value to it. We should endeavour to promote peaceful coexistence and bring out the best in us even in the face of tough challenges. To do this, we should live to encourage and not discourage good work. Learn the art and act of kindness. Engage into healthy competition. Work to make the world a better place.
However, those superintending our society have not provided the right environment for growth and mutual development. Our people abhor radical changes but surround themselves with minions.
The society is pitiable that is in search of direction and when it is ruled by a group of idiots the people become miserable and suffer – and the only way out is through a radical change that comes through radical consciousness with a radical distortion. Ours is a society in search of a direction but good enough, another opportunity is here for us.
Clementine identified a need in her community which leads to health inequalities, there was litter everywhere. She decided to address the need by picking up litter, so that the environment looks pleasant and so that the residents can develop a sense of pride regarding their estate.
Over the years, Clementine has been involved in many community projects in which she contributes to the wellbeing of those around her in small ways. For example, she volunteered as a play worker with Bradford Action for Refugees, supporting children and families and she also worked with Incommunities housing association as a customer service inspector, advising the organisation on how to improve the service that they provide to their tenants. She now volunteers with Collective Impact and city of Sanctuary simultaneously, to improve the quality of life in her local area. Clementine’s vision is to be an inspiration to young people by demonstrating that dreams can be achieved with a little effort and a little contribution, as such she has engaged in a continuous learning process and has emerged as a PHD student in the school of management, at the University of Bradford.
Admittedly, achieving all this is hard work and it means working long hours, besides holding down a job. But because she is determined to make a difference by inspiring young people, she keeps going.
The St Kitts and Nevis Independence Event at the Dominican Association was the very 1St to be celebrated in Bradford was well attended. Massive thank you those Kittians and Nevisians who travelled from Leeds Huddersfield and Leicester. Bigg Up to the Bradford Kittians and Nevisians who gave their full support.
The day started with Daddy Jeff setting the mood with tunes Soraya Grayston who delivered a speech with facts and information about SKN followed by speaker James Brown.
The sample of SKN national dish stewed saltfish coconut dumplings and spiced plantain went down a treat along with the sorrel and ginger. The children enjoyed their time colouring the national flag
Asher Titre AKA T.Dot.T gave a great live performance along with Bradford Ouadrille dancers we had 2 performances from the steel pan band which gave the event that SKN vibe then ended with DJ Raff spinning tunes.
We would like to thank the team, volunteers and the D.A for their support for this successful event
And last but not least Bigg thanks to Daniel Carter and all you good people who attended.
As each day unfolds , the birth of new legacies are created to inspire communities around the world .
Friday the 16th of September was a very historical day at The National Diversity Awards which took place at the prestigious Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool.Community champions .
Celebrities and prestigious Role models from all over the country gathered to witness the National awards for 2022.
This year’s event had well over 75,000 nominees ( the highest ever since it’s inauguration).
The National Diversity Awards was also a very historical day for Bradford City as Bradford 4 Better Community organisation lead by Dr SOHAIL AHMED won The National Diversity Community organisation award for its profound contribution as an organisation that continues to not only bring different people together from backgrounds , but also to represent the voices of the people through well executed initiatives and solution driven programmes.
Only a few months ago, Bradford was named UK City of Culture 2025, ( printing its name in the National map as a City that makes things happen).
This new triumph is a testimony of the fact that the people of Bradford continue to be the change they want to see in Society.
Representing the organisation at The National Diversity Awards were the Founder – Dr SOHAIL AHMED, Mr Kashif Ahmed , Mr Yasir and Tony Tokunbo Fernandez.
In attendance were amazing celebrities including Kelly Holmes , Richard Blackwood, Nina wadia, Lemar and many amazing celebrities from around the country.Watch this space for more updates
Bradford newspaper the Telegraph & Argus will join Africa4U when it hosts Black History Month celebrations at the Houses of Parliament next month.
Reporter Yusef Alam will join a number of Bradford guests who will be in attendance at the London event on Friday 28 October.
Yusef said: “It will be an honour to celebrate Black History Month and represent the Telegraph & Argus at the Houses of Parliament.
“As a news outlet representing the Bradford district, it is important that we celebrate the successes of all people, cultures and communities and share their stories.
“I would like to thank Tony and Africa4U for getting us involved. I have worked with Tony on a number of occasions over the last three years, so I know first-hand all of the fantastic work he does.
“Holding Black History Month celebrations in Parliament is massive and is testament to the great work that people in Bradford are doing.”
BRADFORD 4 BETTER WILL BE REPRESENTING BRADFORD AT NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS THIS EVENING IN LIVERPOOL.
WISHING THIS AMAZING ORGANISATION THE VERY BEST AS VERY REPRESENT OUR CITY AT THIS AMAZING PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS – WATCH THIS SPACE FOR ALL THE UPDATES
Bradford 4 Better (B4B) was formed in Spring 2019, initially as a pressure group to highlight the many concerns of the residents of Bradford and inspire positive change. Over the past three years, the group has rapidly evolved into a citizen led community action movement to inform, inspire and empower the residents of Bradford to make positive changes for the betterment of Bradford and its communities. The unprecedented appeal and success of B4B is based on the desire and determination of those involved in B4B to make real, lasting changes in Bradford, and the organisations unique and unparalleled grassroots links. Through the tireless work the organisation has been doing, B4B has won the trust of the people of Bradford and become a household name in the process. During the Coronavirus Pandemic, B4B used its unique position in the community to lead the response in providing vital information and support to the diverse communities of Bradford.
Ally Saidi – popularly known as Kelly Haso – Rhumba Crown Prince – Musician Recording Artist From Temeke, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania – started his music career in 2017. Live Music performer, Vocalist, Songwriter & Businessman. Haso is also the Director of Mwana Office and Mwana Entertainment Tanzania. Awards Multi Award Winning Artist Cheza Kidansi Music Awards
2019 – 2020 Tanzanian Best Rhumba New Upcoming Artist. 2021 Best Rhumba Collaboration #Nitunzie Song Most popular Song MWANA – RELEASED May 2022 On all digital platforms. More About Haso Rhumba music ( Muziki wa dansi ) is originally African Music that is based in East Africa, it has authentic instrumental African original sounds only from Africa. I use my talent as a musician to promote KISWAHILI, African culture and love, the biggest thing in my music is Education for our community – Africa. My first Song “Come back” – was inspired by the stuggle of life style
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ 