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The representation of Blackness in Astronomy

The UK's astronomy field faces a significant challenge in attracting black women, despite the prominence of Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, co-host of The Sky at Night.

BWSMFebruary 14, 2023

EDUCATION

Good schools are being graded inadequate by Ofsted

Good schools are being graded inadequate by Ofsted, with behaviour as the contributing factor

BWSMFebruary 6, 2023

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The Writing Lives of Black Boys

Black boys need to know their voices and ideas matter. It didn't take long last year for my 8-year-old son to tell me how his 2nd-grade writing curriculum was going.…

BWSMFebruary 3, 2023

EDUCATION

POET AND EDUCATOR LAWRENCE HOO BECOMES DR HOO

By BETTY WOOLERTON Poet and educator Lawrence Hoo has received an honorary degree from the University of Bristol – officially making him Dr Hoo. He was awarded the Doctor of Letters degree in recognition of…

BWSMNovember 16, 2022

EDUCATION

BLACK GIRLS TREATED MORE PUNITIVELY WITHIN SCHOOL SYSTEM, REPORT WARNS

Joe Lepper Black and mixed heritage girls are being treated more harshly than their white male classmates when it comes to punitive punishments like exclusion, a report has revealed. Discrimination…

BWSMNovember 13, 2022

EDUCATION

To counter educator bias, we need more Black teachers in our classrooms

Our system fails too many Black students. We can and must do better; here’s how by ORVILLE JACKSON and ROBERT J. HENDRICKS III As high school teachers, we often saw…

BWSMJuly 21, 2022

EDUCATION

Through a child’s eyes; Racism in Schools

This article was not written to name any one school. It has been written to highlight the issues children of colour face in schools across the country. I do not believe…

BWSMJuly 6, 2022

EDUCATION

“It’s my job to facilitate uncomfortable conversations”

It’s a big and busy role, there’s no doubt about it,” smiles Millie Kerr, England’s first ever local authority Anti Racist Lead Practitioner. “It’s a role I’m really passionate about,…

BWSMJune 12, 2022

EDUCATION

Black-Owned Barbershop Offers Discounts to Kids Who Read While Getting Their Hair Cut

Thanks to The Fuller Cut, a Black-owned barbershop in Ypsilanti, Michigan, children from the community are always looking forward to their next haircut. All they have to do is read aloud…

BWSMJune 10, 2022

EDUCATION

Former security guard realizes his dream of graduating from medical school

Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - On a balmy Saturday morning, Tulane University’s unified commencement ceremony…

BWSMMay 29, 2022

Black Parenting: Discipline as ProtectionApril 5, 2026
They call it harsh. They rarely call it what it is. Black parenting has long been judged without context, misunderstood as severity rather than seen as protection. But in a world where Black children are too often viewed through a harsher lens, discipline becomes something deeper than control. It becomes preparation. It becomes survival. In the wake of events on Clapham High Street, the question of parenting has once again taken centre stage. But before we ask where the parents are, perhaps we should ask what they are up against. This piece explores the truth behind Black parenting, the tension between protection and perception, and the shift towards healing in a world that still demands resilience.
Editor’s Letter April 2026April 5, 2026
We need to talk about the truth behind being overqualified and underpaid. As we step into a new financial year, the same uncomfortable question keeps resurfacing: Who really benefits from our labour—and at what cost? From pay gaps to invisible work, from limited representation to the constant pressure to prove ourselves, the economics of being Black is lived every day. This month’s Editor’s Letter breaks it down with honesty, evidence, and urgency. Read on, because naming the truth is the first step to changing it.
The Homecoming, as MOBOs marks 30 years with epic celebration.April 2, 2026
It was a night of legacy, star power and cultural pride as the MOBO Awards marked an incredible 30 years with a landmark celebration in Manchester. Bringing together global icons like Pharrell Williams, Estelle and Tiwa Savage, the milestone event proved why the MOBOs remain a cornerstone of Black music and culture. At the heart of it all was Estelle’s powerful homecoming, a full-circle moment that perfectly captured the spirit of an evening dedicated not just to honouring the past, but shaping the future.
Mayor Margaret Greer’s Gala Unites Enfield in PurposeMarch 16, 2026
Mayor Margaret Greer’s Charity Gala was more than an evening of elegance—it was a powerful celebration of community, heritage, and purpose in the heart of Enfield. As the borough’s first Black woman of Caribbean heritage to serve as Mayor, Cllr Greer brought together residents, leaders, and supporters for a night dedicated to uplifting vital causes and strengthening the spirit of unity. Read how this unforgettable evening reflected the power of representation, resilience, and the collective strength of the Enfield community.
Five Black Women. Five Bodies of Water. And a History We Can No Longer IgnoreMarch 15, 2026
The Silence is the Story Five Black women. Five bodies of water. And a national conversation that barely registered a ripple. In this searing and vital piece, Dr Diahanne Rhiney, Editor in Chief of Black Wall St Media, confronts the uncomfortable historical pattern of how Black women’s lives are valued and often made invisible by the systems meant to protect them. From the tragic disappearances of Blessing Olusegun and Samaria Ayanle to the urgent necessity of economic sovereignty as a form of safety, this article is a call to action for visibility, protection, and the refusal to let history repeat itself. Read the full article below to understand why we must say their names.