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Jul 28, 2020, 10:54 AM

Social media must toughen up and ban those who post racist messages

Grime artist Wiley has been dropped by his management company over accusations of anti-Semitism.( Photo credit : Matt Crossick/PA Wire via Jewish News)

The grime artist Wiley has reignited the debate on whether social media companies should do more to prevent racist and prejudice messages being posted or shared on social media sites. His antisemitic tirade about Jewish people crossed the line , it didn’t’ just offend Jewish...

May 17, 2020, 12:45 PM

Virus has revealed the very best and worst of us

Painted pebbles showing support for the NHS and keyworkers, and containing positive messages, which have been left by members of the public on Avon beach in Christchurch, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. (Jewish News)

Two months into the lockdown, my lifestyle has changed dramatically. I no longer freely leave the house with a jacket. It feels like being in some sort of horror movie. I no longer shop at my local supermarket or use the tube or bus services...

Apr 1, 2018, 10:48 PM

How has Labour, the party of diversity, got into this mess?

British politics has always been open, fair and diverse to a certain degree but the recent element of antisemitism centred around the Labour Party has put Parliament in a dark and vulnerable place. The storm kicked off with Jeremy Corbyn’s comments on an antisemitic mural...

Jul 2, 2015, 11:21 PM

Nazi march is not about free speech, it’s about bloody ignorance

I have lived on the north Cricklewood-Golders Green border since 1999. It’s one of the most cosmopolitan areas in north-west London, has diverse mix of backgrounds, art, culture, food, literature and also has superb transport links. From Likya, the finest Turkish restaurant to Carmelli’s – the...

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Edward Adoo is a BBC broadcaster, voice over artist, DJ and writer