Stories
Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.
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MDI’s DEBATE: Sacking of Sky Sports Commentator raises issue of sexi...
Published: 27 January 2011 Country: UK The recent sacking of Sky’s football commentator Andy Gray for ‘unacceptable and offensive behaviour’ …
Black & Minority Ethnic senior Mentoring Scheme 2011
Scheme launches: May 2011 Country: UK It’s clear that Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled groups are currently under-represented …
Southern Sudan referendum: Almost 99% for secession
Posted: 24 January 2011 The BBC has reported that president Omar al-Bashir has said he will accept the result of …
‘The People’s Voice’: South Sudan Newspaper Supplement
‘The People’s Voice’ is a newspaper supplement that is inserted in leading newspapers in South Sudan read by government officials …
Water Scarcity hits residents of Juba Town
By Poverty Alfred Taban Acute water shortage within Juba town has left residents wondering where they can get clean water, despite the general impression given by the urban water corporation that there is a plentiful supply. But the reality is that...
Water Scarcity hits residents of Juba Town
By Poverty Alfred Taban Acute water shortage within Juba town has left residents wondering where they can get clean water, despite the general impression given by the urban water corporation that there is a plentiful supply. But the reality is that...
Sudan referendum: after decades of war and millions killed, a new nati...
Published: 7 January 2011 Written by Xan Rice for the Guardian The sound of gunshots and galloping hooves travelled far …
Violent clashes reported in Abyei
Published: 10 January 2010 Written by Yobu Annet for Soudanvotes.com Nine people have been reported killed and 30 injured in …
Southern Sudan votes on independence
Published: 9 January 2011 Written by: Peter Martell BBC News, Juba Huge numbers of Southern Sudanese have been voting in …
January Edition of the People’s Voice
The first edition of the People’s Voice was published in January 2011 prior to the referendum on independence and includes …
