In 2018 it was estimated to cost £3,270,740. for every murder committed in England and Wales. In 2015/16, there were 577 homicides in England and Wales costing the government a staggering £1.8bn.
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Celebrating November Highlights! From honoring the 16 Days of Activism to spotlighting black women trailblazers in STEM and beyond, join us at Black Wall St Media in shifting the narrative.
Meet Juliet Coley, a trailblazer in education and literature! Former Senior Deputy Headteacher turned award-winning children’s book author and publisher. Her dedication transformed lives in Hackney classrooms and beyond. A champion against knife crime, Juliet’s impact goes far beyond the pages.
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Al B. Sure! and Rev. Al Sharpton are teaming up for a vital cause – the “Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition.”
- The Crown in the Ledger: What Finding Britain’s Slave Traders Asked Us to Face
What happens when Britain’s history is no longer told through monuments, wealth and institutions, but through the ledger behind them? Finding Britain’s Slave Traders with David Olusoga brings names, companies, royal connections and fortunes into focus, forcing us to confront how deeply the transatlantic slave trade was embedded in British society. In “The Crown in the Ledger,” we explore what these records reveal about wealth, power, responsibility and the legacy that remains today. Read the full article and ask yourself: who owns what, who benefited, and what does honest accounting look like? - Is ‘Othello’ relevant today?
Othello: A Timeless Exploration of Jealousy, Racism, and Ambition - A life lived beyond the limits of representation
Bonnie Greer was never simply a writer, playwright or broadcaster. She was a cultural force who refused to be confined by the expectations placed on Black women in public life. From Chicago to Britain, from theatre and literature to television and institutional leadership, she built a life defined by intellect, independence and an unapologetic right to occupy space. As Britain remembers her following her death at 77, this article looks beyond the achievements and asks what her life represented: the power of cultural authority, the importance of institutional access, and the freedom to be fully human rather than simply inspirational. - INSANE ENERGY INCOMING!
INSANE ENERGY INCOMING! ⚡️🎉 Get ready for the ultimate Notting Hill Carnival 2026 experience! 🚨 Streetmic and Black Wall St Media are bringing you live, uninterrupted coverage straight from the heart of the vibes all weekend long! 🥁🔊💃 Don’t miss a single beat, costume, or moment! 🙌✨ ⏰ When: Starting this weekend from 9:00 AM 🌐 Where: Streamed LIVE directly from our website! Tap the image at 9:00 AM to join the live stream! - The Carnival Was Born Twice
Notting Hill Carnival was never just a party. It was born from racism, shaped by migration and transformed into one of Britain’s most powerful expressions of Black Caribbean culture. But how old is Carnival really and who helped build it? From Claudia Jones and the pioneering 1959 Caribbean Carnival to Edric and Pearl Connor’s cultural activism, the 1964 turning point and the emergence of the street Carnival, this is a story of resistance, creativity, identity and belonging. The Carnival was born more than once. And the people who helped build it deserve to be remembered.
