Karlene Pinnock - Profile and Journalist Details

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Producer for @BBCNewsbeat on @BBCR1 & @1Xtra These views are my own and not the BBC's.

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Total articles 3

• Black soldiers' role in World War Two 'should be taught in schools'

  By Karlene Pinnock Verified| BBC Verified An 89-year-old war veteran says younger generations need to know that black people fought for Britain in both world wars. Sam King volunteered for the Royal Air Force from Jamaica in 1944 during World War Two along with many others from Caribbean islands. But, he says young people aren't being taught enough about their involvement in schools. "They should realise that we came here to contribute," he says.

  By Karlene Pinnock Verified · BBC

  Nov. 11, 2015

• Stroke at 20: Like having a three sandbags attached to you

  By Karlene Pinnock Verified, Declan Harvey| BBC Verified Elizabeth Ashmore was like most 20-year-olds, she went clubbing, likes Clean Bandit and loves Greg James. That changed earlier this year when she suffered a stroke - it left her paralysed down one side of her body. Stroke mainly affects people over in their 60s. However, the most recent NHS figures for England show that more than a 1,000 people under 30 were admitted to hospital in the year 2011/12 because of a stroke.

  By Karlene Pinnock Verified, Declan Harvey · BBC

  Dec. 23, 2014

• Homeless man stays with a complete stranger thanks to charity

  By Karlene Pinnock Verified| BBC Verified Imagine going to stay with a complete stranger, because you have nowhere to live. That's what happened to 20-year-old Harry. He was kicked out of his home after a family dispute earlier this year. "It was sudden," said Harry. "I went to my local council to hopefully get some help only to be turned away with just a booklet. "There was no guidance. Nothing.

  By Karlene Pinnock Verified · BBC

  Dec. 22, 2014

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