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‘UNDERWORLD’ CREATOR KEVIN GREVIOUX ON THE ‘RAW FUN’ OF TELLING BLACK SUPERHERO STORIES

By ART & CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT & MOVIE NEWS, LATEST

“If you look at the story of Superman, the first superhero, that was the story of Moses. [And] there are some who feel that when you look at the Galactus trilogy, and the Fantastic Four, that was a kind of Christ tale in terms of an analogy. A lot of people look at that that way, so it’s not like I’m the first to do it. There has been a precedent set.”

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London announces new memorial to honor victims of transatlantic slave trade.

By LATEST, WORLD NEWSNo Comments

London will soon unveil a new memorial to pay tribute to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade, in which London played a significant role. The Mayor’s office has pledged £500,000 towards the memorial, which will be located outside the Museum of London at West India Quay. It aims to honor the millions of African people who were enslaved and abused and recognize the lasting impact the trade had on Black communities. Although few details have been released regarding the design or creator of the memorial, it is planned to be unveiled by the summer of 2026.

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How Black children in England’s schools are made to feel like the way they speak is wrong

By EDUCATION, LATESTNo Comments

“Whiteness is an invention of the modern, colonial age, designed to maintain racial hierarchies and teach disproportionate privilege to white people. Black children in England’s schools are disproportionately affected by disciplinary procedures and exclusion, discriminatory hair policies, and anti-black linguistic racism when their speech is deemed non-standard or non-academic. Recent education policies under the ‘what works’ agenda have further normalized whiteness and anti-black linguistic racism. While these policies claim to be evidence-led and objective, they actually reinforce white, middle-class language and can lead to discipline for non-standard language use in schools.”

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“Mother-Daughter Duo’s Beat House Cosmetics Lands Distribution Deal”

By BUSINESS NEWS, LATESTNo Comments

The article highlights the success of Danielle Pasha and her daughter Samiah, who founded The Beat House Cosmetics. The mother-daughter duo has secured a major distribution deal with Citi Trends and has been accepted into Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator program. The article also mentions the popular palettes they have introduced and the launch of their Good Girl Collection and The Wedding Planner Palette. The Beat House Cosmetics offers a wide range of products for all age groups and lifestyles and is dedicated to beating obstacles and self-doubt.

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The Black Talent Charter and drive for race equity at the Bar

By EDUCATION, LATESTNo Comments

The best excerpt from the provided article discusses the creation of the Black Talent Charter, which aims to increase the representation of Black professionals in financial and professional services and create a more equitable workforce reflective of the UK working population. The author notes that race equity is a moral imperative and argues that the current rate of progress is unacceptable. They highlight the findings of reports that demonstrate the systemic obstacles faced by Black professionals in developing successful careers in these fields, including limited access to lucrative work and entrenched stereotypes. The author believes that the Black Talent Charter goes beyond the establishment of targets for individual businesses by offering support for Black professionals and providing a platform for the exchange of ideas and best practices.

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Tea & Chat With Diahanne Rhiney E7

By LATEST, PODCAST & RADIO, TEA & CHATNo Comments

This week on Tea & Chat I have two power house women and we will be discussing, A Day in the Life of a young, female entrepreneur.

My first guest is Shanice Hoo Mills, The Founder and Managing Director of Kallure, a 360 communications agency that delivers services for clients across lifestyle.

My next guest is Dina El Adlani. Dina is a Psychologist and CEO of ESPÉRER, the first Pyschodermatological skincare®️ brand.

You won’t want to miss this episode!

Don’t forget to tune in on Friday 24th March at 7pm. 

#Powerhouse #Positivity #Women #Entrepreneur  #Business #IWD #Female IWD #WomensHistory #Career #CEO #Beauty #Communication

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Single Release “HUM & HAR”

By LATEST, MUSICNo Comments

Watchman is set to release his highly anticipated new single ‘HUM & HAR’ on April 7th, 2023. The single will be available on all major platforms and marks Watchman’s second release of the year.

With ‘HUM & HAR,’ Watchman explores the concept of inner conflict and the duality of human nature, a theme that is likely to resonate with listeners from all walks of life.

The upcoming single promises to be a fresh and captivating addition to Watchman’s growing body of work, with its unique blend of Reggae and Hip Hop that will keep fans hooked from start to finish. Watchman’s artistry and creativity have earned him critical acclaim and a growing fan base in the music industry. He is known for his ability to blend different musical styles seamlessly, creating a sound that is entirely his own.

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