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Editor’s Letter April 2026

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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.

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Love, legacy, and a line in the sand

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In an era when the music industry often played it safe, David Bowie did anything but—both in love and in principle. From his trailblazing marriage to Iman to his fearless challenge of MTV over its lack of Black artists, Bowie quietly helped reshape culture, championing voices like Luther Vandross long before it was fashionable to do so. This is the story of how a “Bromley boy” broke boundaries—and why his legacy still matters.

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MOBO Opens Its Forever Home

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From Tina Turner to Beyoncé, MOBO has never just been an awards show — it’s been a movement. After decades of celebrating Black excellence and shaping British culture, MOBO is now putting down roots with the launch of the House of MOBO in South London. More than a pub, this vibrant new space is a home for creativity, community and connection, honouring a legacy built on resilience, vision and the power of culture to bring people together.

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The Price of Posture

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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 isn’t just about sport. It’s about truth, power, and the cost of being unapologetically extraordinary.

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Black Mayors – Safer Cities

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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 are falling. Communities are healing. Narratives are shifting.
This is not luck. This is leadership. This is what happens when power reflects the people.
Read the full story on Black Wall St. Media

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A Conversation with Mayor Margaret Greer

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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 slurs, to becoming the first Black woman of Caribbean heritage to wear the mayoral chain in Enfield.

She speaks candidly about leadership, identity, resilience, and what it truly means to serve community with grace and purpose.

✨ This is a story of representation, legacy, and what happens when humility meets responsibility.

Read the full article below and share your thoughts.

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Precarious Leadership

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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 of color, and other marginalized groups are often handed the riskiest, most precarious opportunities. They take on these challenges—sometimes without realizing the dangers—only to face disproportionate scrutiny if things go wrong.

This isn’t just about politics; it’s a reality across workplaces everywhere. Let\’s explore how we can navigate these cliffs and support each other in leadership roles.

Read more below and let’s start a conversation about resilience, representation, and real change.

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Editors Letter – October 2024

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As we embrace the last days of autumn, let’s take a moment to celebrate resilience, history, and solidarity. From honouring Black excellence during Black History Month to gearing up for this year’s Baton Awards, November is all about reflecting on challenges, achievements, and the power of standing together.

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