Tea & Chat With Diahanne Rhiney E9
#realtalk - Baroness Casey Review with two thought leading men. Jeff Boothe and Ryan Clement.
BWSMApril 20, 2023
POET AND EDUCATOR LAWRENCE HOO BECOMES DR HOO
By BETTY WOOLERTON Poet and educator Lawrence Hoo has received an honorary degree from the University of Bristol – officially making him Dr Hoo. He was awarded the Doctor of Letters degree in recognition of…
BWSMNovember 16, 2022
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…
BWSMNovember 6, 2022
Research Finds Black Women Receive Better Deals When Negotiating
When taking an organizational behavior seminar in graduate school, Angelica Leigh came across several studies that found when it came to negotiations, men fared better than women and white negotiators outperformed Black negotiators.
BWSMNovember 6, 2022
Editors – November Edition
Diahanne Rhiney Chief in Editor We’ve come to the end of Black History Month, and I’ll be the first to tell you that I didn’t celebrate this month the way…
BWSMNovember 1, 2022
Distillery owner hits out at ‘huge barriers’ faced by Black women in business
By Peter A Walker The company is looking to expand after launching its first crowdfunding campaign, which aims to raise £300,000 The co-founder of a rum distillery has criticised the…
BWSMOctober 25, 2022
London’s Rum Maestro: Crafting Tradition and Unity Through Caribbean Spirits
"Double rum and Coke please," is a phrase heard in every London bar and pub every night of the week. The rich, spicy, treacly and sometimes fruity spirit is a…
BWSMOctober 24, 2022
Sierra Leone refugee rocking the male dominated music industry
China L’One was a 13 year old refugee when she came to the UK. Now she has enjoyed multiple awards for breaking barriers as the first woman to set up…
BWSMOctober 4, 2022
Editors – August Edition
Diahanne Rhiney Chief in Editor I love the diversity of news geographically, ethnically, and culturally. Having diversity and inclusion will always promote the balance of opinions, and views in any…
BWSMAugust 2, 2022
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’s Letter May 2026
Freedom of speech has always sounded simple in theory — but who really has the freedom to speak without consequence? This month, we examine the true cost of having a voice across the Black diaspora, from code switching and economic power to censorship, accountability and resistance. A thought-provoking reflection on who is heard, who is protected, and who pays the price for speaking out. Read the full article now. - Black Parenting: Discipline as Protection
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 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.
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 Purpose
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.
