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Closing Ranks is the enthralling autobiography of Leroy Logan, brilliantly portrayed by John Boyega in Steve McQueen's award-winning film anthology Small Axe.
Closing Ranks tells of an illustrious career, giving a behind the scenes look at the workings of the Metropolitan Police. One of the founder members of the Black Police Association Charitable Trust, Leroy Logan has had first-hand experience of race relations in modern-day Britain, and he relates how his strong Christian faith helped him persevere in a frequently hostile work environment. Offering encouragement to other black officers to stay on and work to change the culture within the police, Leroy’s passion for good policing shines through . . . as does his touching concern to guide and empower young people. ‘I was amazed and intrigued by the way Leroy had stood his ground and progressed within the Metropolitan Police against so many obstacles: hostility, outright racism and being repeatedly overlooked for promotion.’ Steve McQueen, from the Foreword ‘This is a story that needs telling.’ Patrick Regan OBE, Kintsugi Hope
Young black people and the criminal justice System : Second report of session 2006-07, Vol. 2: Oral and written Evidence
Growing up in the sunny climes of Jamaica, Que had what would beconsidered a normal childhood. This was true, until he was separated from his mother at the tender age of eight. From this point on, his life began to unravel.The discovery of a devastating family secret and the subsequent loss of his mother brought about a sudden change in him. Something snapped. He moved to London, a life of crime followed and Que soon became the apprentice of London crime boss, Kat.In his gripping story, Que recounts the events of his life which led to him being shot on his 19th birthday and witnessing first-hand, the birth of the so-called "postcode wars." He lived the kind of life only afforded by celebrities and faced the lonely road of those leaving the streets behind for good. "The most beautiful person to have known defeat. You've known suffering, struggle, and loss, yet you have always found your way out of the depths....... You are my one true love.
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The Osages at one time controlled most of the territory that is now Missouri and Arkansas. With the encroachment of white settlers, Osage territory steadily decreased. The tribe was removed to a small area in northern Oklahoma. For most of the nineteenth century the Osage were targeted for conversion by both Protestant and Catholic missionaries. During over fifty years of interaction with Presbyterian and Catholic missionaries, the Osage resisted conversion and maintained their traditional beliefs.