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Social Worker takes council to court for menopause discrimination

SOCIAL WORKER TAKES COUNCIL TO COURT FOR DISCRIMINATION & WHISTLEBLOWING Who am I? My name is Maria Rooney and I have been a Social Worker for 21 years. I worked…

BWSMFebruary 7, 2023

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A Neuro-scientific Approach to Preventing Knife Crime

By Anthony Peltier A New Approach Since I can remember, many great minds have been trying to address the issues of knife crime and how this mindless behaviour by individuals…

BWSMFebruary 6, 2023

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THE CHALLENGES OF BEING AN UNNPAID CARER.

Alongside many other people during the pandemic, unpaid carers became socially isolated. Whilst respecting the view of their loved ones to remain in their own home. This results in a…

BWSMFebruary 6, 2023

LATEST WORLD NEWS

“YouTuber Accused of Stalking Plus-Size Model and Extra-Tall Friend Ordered to Stay Away”

Dialunguna Lema is accused of stalking Nadia Giwa on four different occasions Four incidents alleged to have taken place between May 2021 and June 5, 2022 He denied charges at…

BWSMFebruary 4, 2023

EDUCATION LATEST

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

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Journey To Empowerment: Tackling the Bullies Within

The book is about my own personal experiences about bullying from school throughout my career history to where I am now as an independent consultant and businesswoman...

BWSMFebruary 2, 2023

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The Life-and-Death Consequences of the Shortage of Black Mental Health Workers

Adult&Child Psychiatrist / Writer / Speaker / Researcher / Consultant /@amandajoymd “Can you just restrain him already?” screamed the nurse supervisor. “Why won’t that kid shut the fuck up?” a male mental…

BWSMJanuary 31, 2023

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Senegal the true home of Jollof Rice

UNESCO has officially recognised Senegal as the origin of Jollof rice, also known as Ceebu jën in Senegal, settling a long-standing debate between West African nations Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal.

BWSMJanuary 27, 2023

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Meet Shaun Flores, a mental health advocate who is daring to break the trend of mental health conversations

It is my pleasure to introduce myself as Shaun Daniel Carl Flores, a 28-year-old UK-based mental health advocate/activist. I have been a mental health advocate for people with OCD for…

BWSMJanuary 22, 2023

BUSINESS NEWS LATEST LIFESTYLE

Tea Helped Him Beat Addiction and Helped His Son Focus at School. Now It’s His Business

Black founder shares his journey of healing, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship in the U.S. BY XINTIAN TINA WANG Quentin Vennie knows the feeling of impending death. After battling two-year addiction to his…

BWSMJanuary 18, 2023

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.