Suffragette City Radio

This time DJ Lippy and Sobering Maid discuss maternal mortality rate and Yarlswood Immigration Detention Centre, two issues predominantly affecting black women in the UK. According to an audit by MBRRACE black British women are five times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. If you want the government to conduct more research into this pressing issue you can sign the petition here.  If you want to get involved you can support these great organisations. The Lesbian Immigration Support Group helps lesbian and bisexual asylum seekers and refugees in Greater Manchester. You can make a donation or help by signing one of their petitions.  If you want to learn about some great black British Feminists here is a great profile of Linda Bellos.  Another Make More Noise favourite is blogger Claire Heuchan, also known by her pen name Sister Outrider. Want something a little more brash? Lipstick Alley is the internet largest forum for African American women  If you want to attend an online seminar, this Thu