As the world celebrates International Doubles Day, London's favourite Caribbean beach bar is serving up a delicious reason to visit. This weekend, LIMIN Southbank is offering buy-one-get-one-free doubles, giving guests…
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At the new V&A East Museum, The Music is Black: A British Story, arrives as both celebration and reckoning - a sweeping exploration of how Black music has shaped the…
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Jamaica lit up the streets of Notting Hill Carnival 2025! In partnership with Magical Mas, the Jamaica Tourist Board celebrated its 70th anniversary with unforgettable energy, music, and culture. Read…
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This past weekend, the 2nd Black Honour Awards celebrated remarkable individuals and organisations making a difference in community development, creative industries, healthcare, and more. Congratulations to all the winners and…
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Discover the raw and rebellious spirit of Grenada’s Carnival in the heart of Jab Mas. A tradition rooted in defiance, freedom, and cultural resilience, Jab Mas is unlike any other…
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London's August bank holiday weekend saw multiple violent incidents, with stabbings reported across several areas. While media often focuses on the NottingHill Carnival, it's crucial to recognize that violence was…
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29th August marks the anniversary of the Notting Hill Riots of 1958—a moment in history that shaped the vibrant community we know today. As we reflect on those turbulent times,…
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Notting Hill Carnival 2024 was an unforgettable celebration! Over a million people gathered in West London to embrace the vibrant energy of Caribbean culture with incredible music, dazzling costumes, and…
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Excellent book, very well written Reviewed in the United States on 29 November 2020 This is a fascinating book that is extremely well written. The descriptions of life in Grenada…
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In previous posts, I referred to the incredible networking of one Alexander Anderson, the Superintendent of the British government’s only botanical garden in the eastern Caribbean, just outside Kingstown, in…
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- Margaret Busby’s Part of the Story (Hamish Hamilton, 2026)
Few figures have had a greater impact on British publishing than Margaret Busby. As the UK's first Black woman publisher and a lifelong champion of diverse voices, her influence has shaped generations of writers and readers. In this review, John Stevenson explores Part of the Story, Busby's remarkable new collection of essays, reviews, speeches and reflections, which chronicles more than fifty years of literary and cultural history while illuminating the legacy of one of publishing's most important pioneers. - Hair Freedom EXPO 2026
Hair Freedom EXPO 2026 is more than an event—it is a movement. Bringing together industry leaders, educators, advocates, and multicultural communities in Sydney, this landmark gathering will challenge hair discrimination, celebrate textured hair, and champion the right of women and girls to embrace their natural identity with confidence. Through powerful conversations, practical education, and inspiring personal stories, Hair Freedom EXPO is set to redefine inclusion, representation, and hair freedom in Australia. - Afterlives of Looted Heritage
Barnaby Phillips’s The African Kingdom of Gold: Britain and the Asante Treasure is a timely exploration of empire, cultural loss, and restitution. Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, Phillips traces the looting of Asante treasures and examines how their legacy continues to shape debates about historical justice today. - Did someone say FREE doubles?
As the world celebrates International Doubles Day, London's favourite Caribbean beach bar is serving up a delicious reason to visit. This weekend, LIMIN Southbank is offering buy-one-get-one-free doubles, giving guests the chance to enjoy Trinidad & Tobago's iconic street food while soaking up riverside views, vibrant soca music, live entertainment and authentic Caribbean hospitality. With sunshine, rum punch and carnival vibes on the menu, it's set to be a celebration to remember. - Daish’s Holidays: a review
Travel has the power to bring people together, but when combined with music, it can create something truly unforgettable. In this heartfelt review, travel editor Sarah Tetteh explores how a stay with Daish's Holidays at the Abbey Lawn Hotel became far more than just a family getaway. From live entertainment and inclusive hospitality to cherished moments shared across generations, the trip highlighted the importance of accessible travel and the joy of making memories together, especially for families with diverse and additional needs.
