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Jamaica Shines at Notting Hill Carnival 2025

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…

BWSMSeptember 6, 2025

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Sonny Blacks – In Memory and Celebration

Black Excellence Starts in Your Basket — Buy With Purpose CELEBRATE YOUR BODY A shapewear brand dedicated to serving confident, curvy professional women of all sizes and body types. TIPH'ARAH,…

BWSMJuly 20, 2025

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Oil, Mud, and Freedom

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…

Shaun PascalSeptember 6, 2024

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Nottinghill Carnival Unites Over a Million

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…

BWSMAugust 28, 2024

Notting Hill Carnival: Music, Dance, and Unity on London's Streets

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The Notting Hill Carnival Returns

London's iconic Notting Hill is all set to burst into a riot of colours, rhythmic beats, and enticing Caribbean aromas, as the city gears up for its annual Notting Hill…

BWSMJuly 27, 2023

Editor’s Letter May 2026May 10, 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 ProtectionApril 5, 2026
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 2026April 5, 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.April 2, 2026
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 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.