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The Price of Posture

A lie still runs the league. Jude Bellingham’s brilliance isn’t just redefining football—it’s exposing the racial narratives that continue to shape how Black excellence is seen, judged, and constrained. This…

BWSMNovember 23, 2025

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Precarious Leadership

The story of Humza Yousaf’s leadership journey, and others like it, highlights a phenomenon many of us don’t talk about enough: the glass cliff. In positions of power, women, people…

BWSMDecember 26, 2024

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Is ‘Change’ the New Political Buzzword?

Are we truly ready for change, or are we just echoing buzzwords? In this thought-provoking piece, Leah Brown FRSA dives into the complexities of the upcoming US Presidential election, comparing…

BWSMSeptember 2, 2024

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Missing Black Female

Why do missing Black women receive less media attention? Despite accounting for a disproportionate percentage of missing persons, their stories often go unheard. It's time to confront the media bias…

Daniella MaisonJune 24, 2024

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Sean Combs, Accountability & The Afrofemicide crisis.

In light of the recent revelations about Sean Combs' attack on Cassie Ventura and the ongoing crisis of femicide among Black women, it’s crucial to address the intersection of race,…

Daniella MaisonJune 4, 2024

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Hester & Abbott: The Trauma of Misogynoir

hedding light on the insidious impact of misogynoir and systemic racism on Black women's lives! Dissecting the traumatic realities faced by Black women like Diane Abbott in the face of…

Daniella MaisonMarch 16, 2024

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Where’s the #BeKind for Black and Brown women?

Let's talk about the missing #BeKind movement for Black and Brown women.

BWSMFebruary 16, 2024

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The biggest miscarriage of justice in British history?

Is the post office scandal truly the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history? While the ITV drama "Mr Bates Vs The Pistons Office" has sparked action from parliament, dropping…

Diahanne RhineyFebruary 13, 2024

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6 Survival Tips For Black Men Who Travel to Work in London.

Navigating London\'s commute as a black man can feel like a balancing act. From dealing with potential encounters with law enforcement to the subtle nuances of social dynamics on public…

BWSMFebruary 7, 2024

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.