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The Homecoming, as MOBOs marks 30 years with epic celebration.

By Sarah TettehENTERTAINMENT, LATESTNo Comments

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.

April 2, 2026

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Mayor Margaret Greer’s Gala Unites Enfield in Purpose

By BWSMLATEST, YOUR EVENTSNo Comments

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.

March 16, 2026

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Five Black Women. Five Bodies of Water. And a History We Can No Longer Ignore

By Diahanne RhineyEDITOR, LATEST, SOCIAL JUSTICENo Comments

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.

March 15, 2026

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Mother’s Day and the Quiet Legacy of Our Mothers

By Diahanne RhineyART & CULTURE, EDITOR, LATESTNo Comments

Beyond the bouquets, there is a “quiet legacy” that forms the true foundation of our lives. In this moving tribute, Dr. Diahanne Rhiney, Editor-in-Chief of Black Wall St Media, explores the profound inheritance of resilience and cultural wealth passed down by mothers across the diaspora.
Whether celebrating her presence or honouring her memory, read why a mother’s work is the ultimate blueprint for generational wealth.

March 14, 2026

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International Women’s Day: The Diaspora Women Who Carry the World on Their Shoulders

By Diahanne RhineyLATEST, SOCIAL JUSTICENo Comments

On International Women’s Day we celebrate the achievements of women around the world. Yet across the African and Caribbean diaspora, women have long been leading, building and transforming communities often without recognition. From figures such as Michelle Obama and Doreen Lawrence to countless women working quietly within their communities, this piece honours the resilience, leadership and enduring impact of diaspora women.

March 8, 2026

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The Hidden Tax of Being Black

By Krystle McgilveryBUSINESS NEWS, LATESTNo Comments

In her latest piece as Behavioural Finance Editor for Black Wall St. Media, Krystle McGilvery explores how professionals can begin to recognise these hidden costs and, more importantly, how to push back against them. Her article outlines practical strategies to build leverage, extract real value from workplace opportunities, and develop the kind of exit power that ensures you are never trapped in a role that diminishes your worth.

March 8, 2026

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Editor’s Letter March 2026

By Diahanne RhineyEDITOR, LATESTNo Comments

February did not whisper, it exposed.
From the BAFTA stage to global politics, from representation to real power, this month forced uncomfortable conversations into the open. In this Editor’s Letter, Dr Diahanne Rhiney interrogates visibility, hierarchy, solidarity, and the cost of performative progress.
If you care about power, equity, and the responsibility of independent Black media, this is a reflection you won’t want to miss.

February 28, 2026

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Dom Taylor’s Caribbean Renaissance in Dalston

By Paloma LacyFOOD and DRINK, LATESTNo Comments

When Dom Taylor quietly exited one of London’s most prestigious hotel kitchens, the whispers travelled fast. Now, two years later, he’s back and this time in Dalston, on his own terms. In this latest review, Paloma Lacy revisits The Good Front Room to discover whether the chef’s bold mission to elevate Caribbean cuisine still holds its magic. From refined jerk to reimagined ackee and saltfish, this is more than a comeback, it’s a statement.

February 28, 2026

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When Inclusion and Impact Collide at the BAFTAs

By Diahanne RhineyLATEST, SOCIAL JUSTICENo Comments

By Dr Diahanne Rhiney, Editor in Chief, Black Wall St Media
It was meant to be a night of celebration at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts — a polished tribute to craft, creativity and cultural progress. Instead, the 2026 BAFTAs left many viewers sitting with an altogether different emotion: disbelief.
During a ceremony broadcast by the BBC, a racial slur rang out while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo stood on stage. The context, we later learned, was complex. The impact was not.
In this piece, Dr Diahanne Rhiney examines what happens when commitments to inclusion collide — when disability, race, editing decisions and institutional responsibility converge under the brightest lights. This is not a call for outrage. It is a call for competence, care and courage.
Because representation without protection is not progress. And when harm is foreseeable, silence is not neutrality — it is a choice.

February 28, 2026

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When Oversight Falls Silent

By BWSMLATEST, SOCIAL JUSTICENo Comments

Britain rarely announces regression. It administers it quietly.
Across housing, policing, employment and public services, the institutions designed to confront discrimination are being thinned out, under-resourced, and politically restrained. Not abolished — just softened.
This is a story about what happens when oversight falls silent, and why the cost of that silence will be paid by those with the least protection.

February 23, 2026

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