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Alan Sugar branded “racist” after posting tweet mocking African World Cup team
Alan Sugar has come under fire for posting a ‘racist’ tweet about the Senegal World Cup team that compares the players to individuals – specifically of African descent – selling sunglasses and handbags on beaches. Lord Sugar, 71, tweeted: “I recognise some of these guys from the beach in Marbella. Multitasking, resourceful chaps,” accompanied by a photoshopped image of the national team…
Embarrassment as Sainsbury’s places Islamic flags on alcohol aisle during Ramadan
High street supermarket Sainsbury’s has dropped a bit of a Ramadan blunder after placing Islamic flags on alcohol displays in a bid promote the upcoming World Cup. A Birmingham branch of the supermarket has been left red-faced following the faux pas, which has flags bearing Islamic scripture placed specifically above wines and beers during the Islamic holy month.
How a fake news story about Birmingham Muslims has gone viral for all the wrong reasons
A fake news story and video about “Muslim gangs” in Birmingham has gone viral all around the world, despite the individuals in the footage not being Muslim or from Birmingham. Not only was the footage not filmed in Birmingham, it isn’t even from the UK. Yet, that hasn’t stopped it from being shared thousands of…
10 Photos of Jennifer Lawrence hiding at Birmingham Pride 2018 that will make you say “Where? I can’t see her!” (Number 3 will shock you)
Is she here? And why is she hiding? Early on the Saturday morning, during the walk up towards Victoria Square for the start of the Birmingham Pride 2018 Pride Parade, I was approached by an incredibly reputable and thoroughly “trustworthy source” who informed me that Hunger Games star and A-list celebrity, Jennifer Lawrence, was attending the…
Courtney Act and Jake Shears in Birmingham rush for Kylie Minogue’s birthday bash
Drag royalty Courtney Act landed in Brum just in time for Birmingham Pride celebrations this weekend, but had to dash immediately after her performance so she could make music superstar Kylie Minogue’s big birthday bash in London. In an exclusive interview with I Am Birmingham, Courtney revealed that not only was she racing against time yesterday,…
Courtney Act hilariously pays homage to Drag Race’s Vanessa Matteo at Birmingham Pride
Celebrity Big Brother winner and Ru Paul’s Drag Race legend Courtney Act -who’s been performing an incredible set at this year’s Birmingham Pride – has paid a somewhat hilarious tribute to fellow Drag Race star Vanessa Matteo by way of her very own rendition of Amy Winhouse classic ‘Valerie‘. You would never think an actual (weather-related)…
Check out these Drag Queens ‘Serving Looks’ over Birmingham Pride! (10+ photos)
Birmingham Pride is in full swing this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing with it a celebration bursting with colour, diversity and uniqueness. In tribute to this years “Be You” theme, attendees have been going all out to show off their creative side and distinctive styles.
10 photos of revellers enjoying Birmingham Pride 2018
Tens of thousands of party revellers set upon central Birmingham this Bank Holiday Weekend for the city’s annual Pride event, as organisers announced record-breaking attendance for the UK’s biggest two-day LGBTQ+ festival. Starting with a parade and continuing with a massive street festival along Hurst Street in Southside, Birmingham Pride has been awash with colour as rainbow themed…
30+ photos of Brummies gearing up for Birmingham Pride 2018
With Birmingham Pride taking place this Bank Holiday weekend, the city is well and truly stoked for planned fun and festivities; with the rainbow flag firmly in place across Brum ahead of the UK’s largest two-day LGBT+ celebration. Retailers, bars, community groups and leisure venues have adopted the iconic colour palette in anticipation of the queer culture…
6 photos of Akala book launch in Birmingham exploring issues of racism
BAFTA winner and social entrepreneur Akala confronted issues of race and class as part of a new book launched at Birmingham City University this evening. ‘Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire’ sees the MOBO award-winning artist discuss policing, education and politics, exploring issues which he considers are at the heart of the legacy…