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EDITOR

Editors Letter July

Author: Diahanne Rhiney Editors Letter July It’s been another eventful month, full of peaks and troughs and as usual Black Wall St Media was there to cover the highlights and…

BWSMJuly 2, 2022

EDUCATION

“It’s my job to facilitate uncomfortable conversations”

It’s a big and busy role, there’s no doubt about it,” smiles Millie Kerr, England’s first ever local authority Anti Racist Lead Practitioner. “It’s a role I’m really passionate about,…

BWSMJune 12, 2022

YOUR EVENTS

THE SPIRIT SPARKLES AT THE FIRST CARIBBEAN AWARDS.

Elizabeth Flanders looked chic as she hosted the first Spirit of the Caribbean 2022 Awards. “As the Founder of Event Connoisseurs, my mission is to recreate this experience for you…

BWSMJune 4, 2022

EDUCATION

A Black Woman Is America’s Real-Life ‘Guardian of the Galaxy,’

In fact, she says her work is best described by comparing herself to the comic book popular Marvel franchise starring Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana, Djimon Hounsou, and Bradley Cooper, that smashed the…

BWSMMay 3, 2022

EDUCATION

How Creativity Empowers Young Voices | Subira Damali | TEDxLewisham

Lewisham Youth Theatre From a shy, unsure young girl that blossoms into a strong dynamic women unstoppable in her tracks. The power of creativity that helps to unleash internal power…

BWSMMay 3, 2022

LATEST

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BWSMApril 28, 2022

BUSINESS NEWS LIFESTYLE

Lina and the making of Aaron Wallace

Glowing Skin Lina is the co-founder and the marketing director of the fast-growing men’s grooming brand for black men, Aaron Wallace. The brand is fast on its way to becoming a…

BWSMApril 20, 2022

EDITOR

BWSM MARCH 2022 EDITION

Diahanne Rhiney Chief in Editor Here we are in March already and whilst I’m looking forward to the Spring I can’t believe where the time has gone, and how in…

BWSMMarch 8, 2022

OPINION

Being black in America is not so different from being black in Britain

Bim Adewunmi @bimadew Being black in America is not so different from being black in Britain If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent…

BWSMJanuary 28, 2022

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.
Mother’s Day and the Quiet Legacy of Our MothersMarch 14, 2026
Beyond the bouquets, there is a "quiet legacy" that forms the true foundation of our lives. In this moving tribute, Dr. Diahanne Rhiney, Editor-in-Chief of Black Wall St Media, explores the profound inheritance of resilience and cultural wealth passed down by mothers across the diaspora. Whether celebrating her presence or honouring her memory, read why a mother’s work is the ultimate blueprint for generational wealth.
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.