Brenna Daldorph

BLM brings new hope for Wales family seeking justice for Black teen’s death

July 20, 2020

Updated

07/20/2020 - 11:15am

Last year, 13-year-old Christopher Kapessa, who was Black, drowned when a schoolmate allegedly pushed him into a river. Now, the global Black Lives Matter movement has given the family new hope the suspect will be prosecuted.

COVID-19

London school steps up to help vulnerable children banned from getting free school lunches

The World

May 29, 2020

Updated

05/29/2020 - 5:15pm

Taking care of the entire family is at the heart of this school, which sits on the edge of the Aylesbury Estate, a vast network of highrises that used to be the largest public housing unit in Western Europe.

Lifestyle

Meet the consultant who can help your business go zero waste

The World

January 17, 2020

Catherine Conway's business, Unpackaged, provides guidance for running a zero waste business.

Environment

Can UK communities go 'plastic free' with cultural shift?

The World

January 13, 2020

Canary Wharf was labeled the first plastic-free commercial district in the world. But this shopping center and other communities with this designation actually aren’t plastic-free — yet.

Can you go plastic free? This London family did.

The World

October 10, 2019

In recent years, it’s become fairly common for people to bring their own shopping bags to the store, but for the past 18 months, Philippa Robb and her son, Haydn Robb Harries, have been bringing their own containers, too. That’s because, after a long consideration, Philippa gave up buying single-use plastic in January 2018.

Food

Meet Nigeria’s small but growing vegetarian and vegan community

The World

April 23, 2019

In Nigeria, many say being a vegetarian is just not ... Nigerian. But a tiny, growing group is trying to promote a vegetarian — even vegan — diet.

Chronic insomnia plagues young migrants long after they reach their destination

The World

July 04, 2018

A recent performance of a play in London highlighted the struggles that young migrants face after they reach the UK. Many of them toss and turn, unable to sleep.

Music

A teenager from the Central African Republic puts his faith in Divine Efficiency

The World

March 27, 2018

It's not easy to make it in the Central African Republic. But Fortuné, a teenage entrepreneur, keeps trying. His latest project is a singing group.

Justice

In Kenya this month, prisoners voted for president for the first time ever

The World

August 22, 2017

On Aug. 8, all across Kenya, people spent hours in long, chaotic lines waiting to cast their votes in the election. At the polling station inside Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, the scene was a bit different.

Conflict

After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?'

The World

August 18, 2017

Kenyan hip-hop artist Octopizzo says he witnessed police officers firing live bullets on protesters and bystanders in Kibera. Kenyan authorities deny that police used disproportionate force, but Octopizzo says he saw it for himself.

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BLM brings new hope for Wales family seeking justice for Black teen’s death

Updated

London school steps up to help vulnerable children banned from getting free school lunches

Updated

Meet the consultant who can help your business go zero waste

Can UK communities go 'plastic free' with cultural shift?

Can you go plastic free? This London family did.

Meet Nigeria’s small but growing vegetarian and vegan community

Chronic insomnia plagues young migrants long after they reach their destination

A teenager from the Central African Republic puts his faith in Divine Efficiency

In Kenya this month, prisoners voted for president for the first time ever

After witnessing police shoot protesters, Kenyan rapper Octopizzo says 'who will speak out if I don't?'

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