Hypothetical Conversation between Kofi Annan and Elie Wiesel on Human Rights
While we may not have all the answers, we can contribute to a tradition of seeking justice and dignity for all people.
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October 2, 2024
Dialogue for peace
Inclusivity in society: the spiritual and communal importance
Yesterday, I had the honour of attending the baptism of the grandchild of one of my earliest clients. This occasion was not merely a ceremonial rite of passage but a…
September 29, 2024
No religion
Envisioning a world without the constraints of religion opens up possibilities for a more harmonious existence.
September 27, 2024
I’m Not Going to Die for a Rich Man’s War
In the smoke-filled air, where the cannons roar, I hear the rich man’s laughter, like thunder on the shore. With his pockets lined with gold, he sits up high, While…
September 26, 2024
War is not the answer
Australian Defence Force / Commonwealth Government / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / Respect / Shared humanity
Suppose they gave a war
A thought to peace lovers everywhere
September 20, 2024
Australian Aborigines / Culture / Equality of opportunity / First Nations/Indigenous / Shared humanity
Beneath the Stones of Circular Quay
Beneath the stones where footsteps tread, Lies a tale of wisdom long since spread,
September 12, 2024
Never again is now!
Populist politicians will promise everything to everyone to get elected.
July 17, 2024
#BLM Protest Melbourne 6 June, 2020 - Black Power
Accountability / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Justice / Police / Racism / Shared humanity / Uncategorized
Australia, waking to #BlackLivesMatter
We have questions to answer, Australia. Questions about who we are as a people, what behaviour we expect and accept from our leaders and how we address the abuse of…
June 7, 2020
Deal me a blow; the fight goes on
On Wednesday, 4 December 2019, Bakchos lost control of the BlackandBlack Twitter account. He regained some control on Friday and deactivated the account immediately due to incessant troll attacks and…
December 9, 2019
Australian Aborigines / Discrimination / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights / Justice / Law / Law Enforcement / Racism / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / South Australia
Derek Bromley and the State of Injustice in South Australia
It's well past time to release Derek Bromley.
February 3, 2019
The curse of illness and disability – a modern day Boethius
On 17 June, Cathal Lyons was involved in an accident whilst on business in Russia, resulting in the loss of both part of the foot and shoulder on his right…
February 13, 2016
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Racism / Respect / Shared humanity
True Blue Aussies
Australians pride themselves on helping out their mates, and where the Federal Government is fails those most in need, others step in.
December 28, 2014
Image courtesy Tristan Griffiths, All Things Sydney.
Peace on Earth
Australia's strength lies in its diversity, tolerance and kindness, not least of those who have migrated this country.
December 26, 2014
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Racism / Refugee Policy / Refugees / Religion / Shared humanity / Xenophobia
#WalkTogether to end #racism
The sign says it all. Since when should people need to rally to welcome others, to offer a helping hand? The annual #Walktogether held in both capital cities and regional…
October 26, 2014
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Racism / Refugee Policy / Refugees / Shared humanity
The “Unsettled” Great Southern Land
Where to start … where to start … After a protracted hiatus, Blak and Black is back! There’s so much to write about, so much in the news and the…
July 14, 2014
Australian Aborigines / Culture / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Education / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights / Racism / Respect / Shared humanity
A mile in his shoes – learning from Monet
Chocolate is the panacea of woe, but in more recent years, I’ve found my palette appreciating much more of the citrus tones that cleanse and refresh, even if some do…
September 28, 2013
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Equality of opportunity / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Racism / Respect / Shared humanity
Impossible dream and a not so imaginary foe
True equality will only be realised when black people are able to walk be in public without anyone assuming the worst of them
August 27, 2013
Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Government / Human Rights / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / Xenophobia
Our mystery future
Mohamed is a friend with whom I have conversed now for several years. As a young Eqyptian, he was living in Europe when the Arab Spring uprisings commenced. In that…
August 22, 2013
Trayvon Martin: the final insult
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy "Do we actually think that he would have been justified in shooting Mr. Zimmerman, who had followed…
July 24, 2013
Australian Aborigines / First Nations/Indigenous / Genocide / Human Rights / Justice / Law / Reconciliation / Rule of Law / Shared humanity
Myall Creek an unlikely symbol of #reconciliation
We want neither the classic nor the romantic savage here. We have far too many of the murderous wretches about us already. The whole gang of black animals are…
June 4, 2013