Joy White Research - Instead of yet another task force or action plan, I suggest the aforementioned entrepreneurs would be a good place to begin to identify, not just the problems, but also the solutions particularly in terms of role models and mentoring for 14 - 25 year olds.

Joy White recently presented a research paper at Stanford University which explores the issues in more detail.

TITLE: From Rhythm and Blues to Grime: Black Atlantic Exchanges and the Performance of Identity

Abstract: In Gilroy’s black Atlantic trope, black identities are part of an ongoing process of travel and exchange. Here, in the United Kingdom, the discourse regarding urban music is one that centres on ethnicity and underachievement. Less consideration is given to the role of music in shaping and creating identities. read more click here

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Joy White talks live on BBC Radio London click here to down load the MP3.
 9:00 Friday, 4th November

Tackling Youth Unemployment

After recently presenting a research paper at Stanford University, Joy White speaks on BBC Radio London about young entrepreneurs citing good practice from the urban music industry. Jamal Edwards is one of many...click here to down load the MP3.

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