17.1.13

Places Of Interest/Friends



Tapir's
A reggae discography of Jamaican British releases found in the Netherlands. Includes some shared soul labels, like Action.  Includes: catalogue numbers, 'b' sides, scans and some release dates.


Ligali
A Pan African Human Rights Organisation challenging the misrepresentation of African people, culture and history in the British media.


London's own Doctah X. He was a guest of Brother Pilot's Talk-Back show in the 1990's. Strong anti-religion beliefs.



The Nation Of Islam
The UK site has disappeared. So stay up-to-date with the home site. Based on the US newspaper.


British Black Music
A London site looking at Black British music in depth. With regular events for the UK listed. Supported PCRL Web for 10 Years!





Mickey's Blog
Mickey Nold's own Blogspot. Soul tracks that take his interest. Most are for sale!


Trojan Records
Launched in 1968. Taken over by Sanctuary Music in 2001 with enormous amounts of re-issuing taking place. Web site graphics are top notch too.



The Science Of Soul
Bill Randle's new radio show on Bridge FM Stourbridge. This is a web Blog that supports Bill's show & his old PCRL interviews. www.thescienceofsoul.com



Mr Merry
Mr. Merry's 'Soul Sensation Show' from New Style radio. He now has his own web site, supporting his show.  www.mrmerry.co.uk


The Voice
Not Black owned anymore. Still most informative. Includes Birmingham black news as well but mainly London related stuff.


ACSHO
The African Caribbean Self Help Organization. 104 Heathfield Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B19 1HJ. c/o Beni Brown
0121 554 2747 or email acsho@hotmail.com for Help, Advise & Saturday School




Greensleeves Records
Greensleeves The company was founded by Chris Cracknell and Chris Sedgwick and started in London as a record shop 1975. It is now (2009) owned by VP Records in the USA.


BRAMU
Birmingham Racial Attacks Monitoring Unit. Run by Maxie Hayles in Hockley since 1989. Closed at the end of 2012 due to funding cuts by Birmingham Council. Hayles received an award from Jesse Jackson. Mbe in 2022, QEII.


Julian Watson. Worked with a BBC local station in the West Country, he had an Afro-Caribbean regular slot that he produced. Has recordings of Heathfield road/ Alex Pascal (Notting Hill Carnival/Handworth Carnival, 1980s) joolswatson@hotmail.com

Amelia's List:-
A list of USA/Canadian Black owned business's
     


How To Stay Safe On Line
My name is Shelly Robinson, I’m an advocate for Black Lives Matter. like to share article on staying safe online and I think not many have really thought about it while supporting BLM. It is about protecting ourselves online as supporters of Black rights.

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