Entrepreneur & philanthropist Arian Simone has just launched the Fearless Global Initiative (FGI) during the United Nations General Assembly — a bold new platform putting Black economic justice on the…
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Big news for textured hair! Superdrug has appointed Ateh Jewel as its first-ever Coils, Curls & Waves Creative Consultant, bringing expert tips, curated favourites, and celebration of all hair types.…
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Big news from Go Live Theatre! - Actor, writer & global creative Ricardo P Lloyd has been announced as one of their newest Patrons, joining a powerhouse line-up to champion…
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They said our cities could not be saved. They said our leaders could not lead. Yet in Baltimore, Chicago, Birmingham, LA, and Atlanta, Black mayors are proving them wrong. Homicides…
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Carnival is more than a party — it’s a protest, a prayer, and a powerful act of survival. As Notting Hill Carnival draws near, The Carnivalesque: Body, Mind and Spirit…
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“We Were Never Just Imagining It”: The Black Maternity Experiences Report 2025 Is a Cry for Justice — and a Call to Action
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Black Excellence Starts in Your Basket — Buy With Purpose CELEBRATE YOUR BODY A shapewear brand dedicated to serving confident, curvy professional women of all sizes and body types. TIPH'ARAH,…
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The System Was Not Designed to Save Us — It Was Designed to Survive Us When Black men enter mental health services, they’re too often met not with care —…
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What does it cost to speak the truth while Black, female, and visible in Britain? Diane Abbott has been suspended—again. But this moment goes beyond party politics or headlines. It…
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Not all leaders seek the spotlight — some simply become it. In this powerful conversation, Mayor Margaret Greer reflects on her journey from a young girl in Hackney facing racial…
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- Margaret Busby’s Part of the Story (Hamish Hamilton, 2026)
Few figures have had a greater impact on British publishing than Margaret Busby. As the UK's first Black woman publisher and a lifelong champion of diverse voices, her influence has shaped generations of writers and readers. In this review, John Stevenson explores Part of the Story, Busby's remarkable new collection of essays, reviews, speeches and reflections, which chronicles more than fifty years of literary and cultural history while illuminating the legacy of one of publishing's most important pioneers. - Hair Freedom EXPO 2026
Hair Freedom EXPO 2026 is more than an event—it is a movement. Bringing together industry leaders, educators, advocates, and multicultural communities in Sydney, this landmark gathering will challenge hair discrimination, celebrate textured hair, and champion the right of women and girls to embrace their natural identity with confidence. Through powerful conversations, practical education, and inspiring personal stories, Hair Freedom EXPO is set to redefine inclusion, representation, and hair freedom in Australia. - Afterlives of Looted Heritage
Barnaby Phillips’s The African Kingdom of Gold: Britain and the Asante Treasure is a timely exploration of empire, cultural loss, and restitution. Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, Phillips traces the looting of Asante treasures and examines how their legacy continues to shape debates about historical justice today. - Did someone say FREE doubles?
As the world celebrates International Doubles Day, London's favourite Caribbean beach bar is serving up a delicious reason to visit. This weekend, LIMIN Southbank is offering buy-one-get-one-free doubles, giving guests the chance to enjoy Trinidad & Tobago's iconic street food while soaking up riverside views, vibrant soca music, live entertainment and authentic Caribbean hospitality. With sunshine, rum punch and carnival vibes on the menu, it's set to be a celebration to remember. - Daish’s Holidays: a review
Travel has the power to bring people together, but when combined with music, it can create something truly unforgettable. In this heartfelt review, travel editor Sarah Tetteh explores how a stay with Daish's Holidays at the Abbey Lawn Hotel became far more than just a family getaway. From live entertainment and inclusive hospitality to cherished moments shared across generations, the trip highlighted the importance of accessible travel and the joy of making memories together, especially for families with diverse and additional needs.
