Skip to main content

"Be thankful for the struggles you go through. They make you stronger, wiser & humble. Don't let them break you. Let them make you".

Filter

Barbers as Mental Health First Responders in Black Communities

Transforming barbershops into mental health sanctuaries! Explore the groundbreaking 'Self Care Through Hair' initiative by…
January 21, 20245 min Read More

Navigating Reproductive Rights

Navigating Reproductive Rights: Join the conversation on Brittany Watts' challenging journey, shedding light on the…
January 15, 20245 min Read More

How Black Women Experience Depression Differently

According to a recent study published in the Nursing Research journal, Black women may experience depression symptoms that are…
January 11, 20243 min Read More

Unveiling the Impact on Men’s Well-Being

Embark on a journey with me as we delve into the profound impact of neglecting…
January 10, 20247 min Read More

Autism in Black girls

Unveiling the struggles faced by Black girls with neurodivergence, often overlooked and invalidated. Let's break…
January 9, 20246 min Read More

“Empowering Young Women” Lessons Learned from Living with Diabetes

Erica Williams Mitchell was a preteen when she was incorrectly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.…
January 8, 20244 min Read More

‘Autistic while black’

In this personal account, Catina Burkett shares the challenges she faces as a black woman…
January 7, 20247 min Read More

Championing Dementia and Healthcare Inequalities

The article is about dementia, a condition characterized by the loss of cognitive functioning, such…
January 7, 202410 min Read More

 Fashion.

Filter

THE NATURAL HAIR MOVEMENT IN THE ‘60S AND ‘70S

THE NATURAL HAIR MOVEMENT IN THE ‘60S AND ‘70S

THE NATURAL afro HAIR MOVEMENT IN THE ‘60S AND ‘70S
April 4, 2023 Read More

London sisters fight racism by creating glasses for Black features

London sisters fight racism by creating glasses for Black features
February 25, 2023 Read More
Jen Reid Launches Big Stush a Bold Fashion Venture

Jen Reid Launches Big Stush a Bold Fashion Venture

Jen Reid, a dynamic 52-year-old activist, has been navigating through a whirlwind of experiences in recent years, and her momentum only seems to be gaining speed. With an upcoming book and the launch of her new fashion brand, Big Stush, on the horizon, she sat down with Bristol Live to…
November 26, 2022 Read More

Black entrepreneurs in Birmingham, UK, who launched clothing brands

By Khrista Davis We went to visit some of Birmingham's black-owned clothing brands We went to visit some of the black-owned clothing brand businesses in Birmingham for Black History Month. The owners shared their unique start-up stories with BirminghamLive. Entrepreneurship can be such an effective way for black people to create…
November 6, 2022 Read More
MY CROWN

MY CROWN

Hair is a topic I discuss with my girlfriends often. Half of the time it is based on joy around what the next hairstyle may be and experimenting with new products.
October 12, 2022 Read More

South Africa’s Thebe Magugu features in the V&A’s

FASHION IN MOTION SERIES  FASHION IN MOTION SERIES  Magugu will be the next featured designer in the V&A’s Fashion in Motion series. Held in the V&A’s Raphael Court on the 7 October, the four free fashion shows will be Magugu’s first catwalk shows outside of Johannesburg and will present highlights…
October 1, 2022 Read More
‘AFRICA FASHION’ EXHIBITION: A spotlight on Britain’s colonial history through art

‘AFRICA FASHION’ EXHIBITION

A spotlight on Britain's colonial history through art Written by Diahanne Rhiney It was great to be out to celebrate the first ever dedicated ‘Africa Fashion’ exhibition looking at the sartorial history of the entire continent that opened in London at the iconic Victoria & Albert Museum.  And especially after Covid,…
July 17, 2022 Read More
Victoria & Albert Museum to launch landmark Africa Fashion exhibition 2 July 2022 – 16 April 2023

Victoria & Albert Museum to launch landmark Africa Fashion exhibition 2 July 2022 – 16 April 2023

Tickets are now on sale for the exhibition, which will be the UK’s largest of its kind and celebrates the influence, creativity, and global impact of African fashions through the years. Over 250 objects will be on display for visitors - from photographic portraits and catwalk footage, through to garments…
June 16, 2022 Read More

Filter

THE NATURAL HAIR MOVEMENT IN THE ‘60S AND ‘70S

THE NATURAL HAIR MOVEMENT IN THE ‘60S AND ‘70S

THE NATURAL afro HAIR MOVEMENT IN THE ‘60S AND ‘70S
April 4, 2023 Read More

London sisters fight racism by creating glasses for Black features

London sisters fight racism by creating glasses for Black features
February 25, 2023 Read More
Jen Reid Launches Big Stush a Bold Fashion Venture

Jen Reid Launches Big Stush a Bold Fashion Venture

Jen Reid, a dynamic 52-year-old activist, has been navigating through a whirlwind of experiences in recent years, and her momentum only seems to be gaining speed. With an upcoming book and the launch of her new fashion brand, Big Stush, on the horizon, she sat down with Bristol Live to…
November 26, 2022 Read More

Black entrepreneurs in Birmingham, UK, who launched clothing brands

By Khrista Davis We went to visit some of Birmingham's black-owned clothing brands We went to visit some of the black-owned clothing brand businesses in Birmingham for Black History Month. The owners shared their unique start-up stories with BirminghamLive. Entrepreneurship can be such an effective way for black people to create…
November 6, 2022 Read More
MY CROWN

MY CROWN

Hair is a topic I discuss with my girlfriends often. Half of the time it is based on joy around what the next hairstyle may be and experimenting with new products.
October 12, 2022 Read More

South Africa’s Thebe Magugu features in the V&A’s

FASHION IN MOTION SERIES  FASHION IN MOTION SERIES  Magugu will be the next featured designer in the V&A’s Fashion in Motion series. Held in the V&A’s Raphael Court on the 7 October, the four free fashion shows will be Magugu’s first catwalk shows outside of Johannesburg and will present highlights…
October 1, 2022 Read More
‘AFRICA FASHION’ EXHIBITION: A spotlight on Britain’s colonial history through art

‘AFRICA FASHION’ EXHIBITION

A spotlight on Britain's colonial history through art Written by Diahanne Rhiney It was great to be out to celebrate the first ever dedicated ‘Africa Fashion’ exhibition looking at the sartorial history of the entire continent that opened in London at the iconic Victoria & Albert Museum.  And especially after Covid,…
July 17, 2022 Read More
Victoria & Albert Museum to launch landmark Africa Fashion exhibition 2 July 2022 – 16 April 2023

Victoria & Albert Museum to launch landmark Africa Fashion exhibition 2 July 2022 – 16 April 2023

Tickets are now on sale for the exhibition, which will be the UK’s largest of its kind and celebrates the influence, creativity, and global impact of African fashions through the years. Over 250 objects will be on display for visitors - from photographic portraits and catwalk footage, through to garments…
June 16, 2022 Read More

Culinary

Filter

Why Coconut Water is the “SuperDRINK”

Unlock the Secrets of Coconut Water: The Ultimate SuperDRINK! Dive into the tropical oasis of…
December 22, 20234 min
Africa Herbs to the World

Africa Herbs to the World

Africa Herbs to the World: Exploring the Rich Botanical Heritage of the Continent
May 31, 20234 min
Senegal the true home of Jollof Rice

Senegal the true home of Jollof Rice

UNESCO has officially recognised Senegal as the origin of Jollof rice, also known as Ceebu…
January 27, 20232 min
A One-Pot Lesson In Grenada's History

A One-Pot Lesson In Grenada’s History

When describing the cultural history of the Caribbean island of Grenada, it's the cooking pot…
November 22, 20225 min