Andrew Ogun News Today

We look back at the pieces which made up our collaboration with the Western Mail, from some of the most prominent critics, writers and artists in Wales.

Wales Arts Review is delighted to build on that by announcing a collaboration with The Western Mail, Wales’s only national newspaper.

A NEWPORT theatre is the only venue in Wales chosen to host the Windrush Caribbean Film Festival.

Mouayed Bashir death: Protesters call on police to release body-cam footage The 29-year-old man died in February approximately two hours after police responded to a report of concern for his welfare 14:27, 28 MAY 2021 Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Want Newport news straight to your inbox? Sign up to our newsletter!Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. ...

TODAY marks one year since the murder of George Floyd in the USA. Mr Floyds death began protests against racial injustice and inequality all around the world, including in Wales - with one in Newport attended by several thousand people. It is against this backdrop that the Welsh Government published its draft Race Equality Action Plan last month. The plan, the Welsh Government has said, is intended to improve the lives of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people in Wales through spe...

Those convicted under the proposed legislation could face a fine or jail. Under current law, the police must first determine that a demonstration could result in serious public disorder, property damage or serious disruption to the life of the community before it can impose restrictions. Andrew Ogun, who attended the protest, said: "For me, I want people to understand that it may seem like we are making progress - we are - but not quick enough. "This Bill is genuinely frightening. It ma...

“Having studied English Literature for my degree, I’m also a writer and published poet. “Focusing on the arts, music, fashion and culture, I’ve written for the likes of Guap Magazine and regularly contribute to New Wave Magazine. “I very much look forward to starting in the role and to working with the wider arts sector, which is such an important agent for change in our society.” Phil George, Arts Council of Wales chairman, said: “The Arts Council of Wales has made a clea...