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Radio Bimshire – Bajan to the Bone

As Barbados celebrates 60 years of independence, a quiet cultural revolution is unfolding—not in parliament, but in the voices of everyday Barbadians. Radio Bimshire, the National Library Service’s new digital…

John StevensonFebruary 21, 2026

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A Giant Has Fallen. What Jesse Jackson Meant to the Diaspora

The passing of Jesse Jackson is more than the loss of a towering figure in American politics. It marks the end of an era in global Black political imagination. For…

Diahanne RhineyFebruary 21, 2026

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Who Killed British National Andrew Frederick?

It has been over a month since British national Andrew Frederick was found dead in his home in Grenada—and his family is still waiting for answers. With no arrests made,…

BWSMFebruary 7, 2026

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Baroness Howells – A Bridge Between Two Worlds

Baroness Rosalind Howells of St Davids (1931–2025) A daughter of Grenada who became a pillar of justice in Britain. From the parish of St Davids to the House of Lords,…

BWSMOctober 16, 2025

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The Need for Black Pride in a Hostile Climate

In a climate where flags wave not in unity but in division, our pride must speak louder than hate. When “patriotism” becomes a weapon, when diversity is treated as a…

Daniella MaisonOctober 10, 2025

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Black Mayors – Safer Cities

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…

BWSMAugust 21, 2025

COMMUNITY OUTREACH EDUCATION LATEST WORLD NEWS

A Conversation with Mayor Margaret Greer

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…

Shaun PascalJuly 19, 2025

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Blades of Trauma

Why are Britain’s children picking up knives instead of dreams? Behind every blade is a story of fear, loss, and neglect. This isn’t just about crime—it’s about the cracks in…

BWSMMay 26, 2025

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War and Resilience

War and Resilience: Shedding Light on the Reality of Sudanese Women This Women’s History Month, we honor the past while confronting the urgent struggles of today. In Sudan, women face…

Daniella MaisonFebruary 28, 2025

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Peat Speaks at COP29 in Baku

Nathaniel Peat, UK representative on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council and a leader in sustainable innovation, will speak at #COP29 in Baku! Invited by the IOM, he’ll share insights on…

Shaun PascalNovember 15, 2024

International Women’s Day: The Diaspora Women Who Carry the World on Their ShouldersMarch 8, 2026
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.
The Hidden Tax of Being BlackMarch 8, 2026
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.
Editor’s Letter March 2026February 28, 2026
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.
Dom Taylor’s Caribbean Renaissance in DalstonFebruary 28, 2026
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.
When Inclusion and Impact Collide at the BAFTAsFebruary 28, 2026
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.