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Simon Woolley, 05 May 2003 

Now Wimbledon is over we can get back to the real world of politics. But first a recap: For many Black people the politics of tennis is not about a glorious back hand or a reverse overhead smash, but about how the tennis spectators treat Black players.

Simon Woolley, 22 Jul 2002

Every activist needs a break. That doesn't mean to say that other hard workers don't need one too. Of course they do. But a break is not just about resting weary bones, it's also about finding a space to think. More often than not the day to day struggle of fighting institutionalised racism, raising funds, challenging Black cynicism, clouds the path visionary thinking.

Simon Woolley, 04 Mar 2002

It is easy to be cynical about politicians these days. Many people throughout the UK believe at best, politicians are economical with the truth, and at worst, damn liars. The recent hall of shame includes: Jeffery Archer, Jonathan Atkin, Peter Hamilton, Keith Vaz, and Peter Mandelson.

Simon Woolley, 30 Apr 2003 

If the British press is anything to go by, and usually it's not, the whole world has gone Matrix mad. But even if we don't believe the hype it's still true that millions of people from around the world will have already seen the Wachowski brother's blockbuster.

Simon Woolley, 15 Jul 2002 

The recent promotion of Paul Boateng and David Lammy should be celebrated for what it is. 'A beacon of hope' as Blair put it in 1997 that one a day a Black Prime Minister could be at 10 Downing Street.

Simon Woolley, 25 Feb 2002

At times you think that the white middle class, middle Englanders (whoever they really are) wouldn't say 'boo to a goose', and yet at other times many frighten the life out of me.

Simon Woolley, 23 Apr 2003

'Voting doesn't make a difference'. If I had a pound every time someone uttered those negative words, I'd have enough money to build an all Black college such as Atlanta, Georgia's Morehouse or Spelman.

Simon Woolley, 08 Jul 2002

On the day that the Government announced a £61bn package of public spending one of its key spokesperson, Paul Boateng MP was doing what he does best. Being at the centre of attention, skilfully defending his party's policies as if his life depended on it.

Simon Woolley, 01 Jul 2002 

'The road to hell is paved with good intentions', blasted Bernie Grant in response to the ID card debate back in 1996. The Tory Government then, not unlike the Labour Government now proclaimed that only benefits would come from introducing a voluntary ID card. Benefits such as, fighting benefit or credit card fraud, having your national Insurance number and medical records in one place and on one small credit card strip.

Simon Woolley, 18 Feb 2002

The former Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Will Smith, blasts on to the big screen to play the greatest sportsman of modern times: Muhammad Ali. Audiences' Black and white will marvel at the man who took the noble, but barbaric sport of boxing to sublime heights.