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Editors Letter – May 2025

As we step into May, a month of renewal and reflection, I’m taking a moment to look back on some powerful moments from April. From global solidarity with Burkina Faso,…

Diahanne RhineyMay 24, 2025

HISTORY LATEST

Malcolm’s Time Is Still Ours

There are moments—and men—that refuse to be buried by history. Malcolm X was not just of his time; he was a reckoning for all time.

BWSMMay 19, 2025

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Reclaiming Your Authority

This Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m shining a light on the emotional and mental toll Black women face in UK workplaces—where your expertise is too often questioned, and your identity…

BWSMMay 17, 2025

EDUCATION HISTORY LATEST

Kelso Cochrane: The Name Britain Tried to Forget

Kelso Cochrane: The Name Britain Tried to Forget In 1959, a Black man was murdered on a West London street—and no one was ever held accountable. But Kelso Cochrane’s story…

Shaun PascalMay 15, 2025

BUSINESS NEWS EDUCATION LATEST YOUR EVENTS

Ademola Adeyeba’s Mission to Help Black Youth Rise

Led by @ademola_adeyeba, this powerful movement is creating space for Black youth to rise—with mentorship, healing, creativity, and purpose at the core. Ready to be inspired?

BWSMMay 10, 2025

LATEST SPORT

Football Black List Shakes Up the Game

A celebration of influence beyond the pitch. The Football Black List returned to the Emirates Stadium, honoring Black excellence in football, leadership, and legacy. Idris Elba and other changemakers were…

BWSMApril 25, 2025

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Unseen, Unheard, Unwell: The Cost of Not Believing

Racism doesn’t just hurt feelings — it impacts health. This #StressAwarenessMonth, we explore how lifelong exposure to racism and systemic stress contributes to real health disparities in Black and minority…

Shaun PascalApril 20, 2025

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Stephen’s Story Is Still Being Written

1. Reflective & Powerful Stephen Lawrence’s murder didn’t just reveal injustice — it exposed a nation’s reflection. On #StephenLawrenceDay, we ask: have we honoured the mandate his legacy demands?

BWSMApril 20, 2025

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Migration Built Britain: Time to Tell the Full Story

Britain is more than an island — it’s a story shaped by movement, memory, and migration. In a time of rising division, it’s time to reframe the narrative: migration didn’t…

BWSMApril 18, 2025

COMMUNITY OUTREACH EDUCATION LATEST YOUR EVENTS

Cultural Milestone for Autism Awareness

The first-ever Wandsworth Autism Cultural Experience Fayre brought culture, community, and neurodiversity together in a powerful day of celebration and awareness. From steel pans to support services, this was inclusion…

BWSMApril 13, 2025

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.