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The Crown in the Ledger: What Finding Britain’s Slave Traders Asked Us to Face

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What happens when Britain’s history is no longer told through monuments, wealth and institutions, but through the ledger behind them?

Finding Britain’s Slave Traders with David Olusoga brings names, companies, royal connections and fortunes into focus, forcing us to confront how deeply the transatlantic slave trade was embedded in British society.

In “The Crown in the Ledger,” we explore what these records reveal about wealth, power, responsibility and the legacy that remains today.

Read the full article and ask yourself: who owns what, who benefited, and what does honest accounting look like?

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September 28, 2026
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A life lived beyond the limits of representation

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Bonnie Greer was never simply a writer, playwright or broadcaster. She was a cultural force who refused to be confined by the expectations placed on Black women in public life. From Chicago to Britain, from theatre and literature to television and institutional leadership, she built a life defined by intellect, independence and an unapologetic right to occupy space.

As Britain remembers her following her death at 77, this article looks beyond the achievements and asks what her life represented: the power of cultural authority, the importance of institutional access, and the freedom to be fully human rather than simply inspirational.

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September 18, 2026
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Editors letter – February 2025

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“As we close out February, I’m reflecting on the powerful moments, stories, and voices that shaped Black History Month. From celebrating Black excellence at the Grammys to honoring the legacies of music legends Roberta Flack and Gwen McCrae, this month has been filled with inspiration and remembrance. I also explored the incredible work of the Black Leadership Group UK, the resilience of Paralympian Anne Wafula Strike, and the complexities of life for Black women over 50.

Now, as we step into Women’s History Month, we continue the conversation—amplifying the voices of women across the diaspora and confronting the challenges of today. Read on, share, and let’s keep making history together.

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March 8, 2025
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Single or Not

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Dating? Marriage? Self-love? Navigating life after 50 is a journey like no other. From shifting societal norms to the power of choosing YOU, this article dives deep into the joys and challenges Black women face in love, life, and everything in between.

Ready to change the narrative? Read now!

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February 13, 2025
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Black Female Social Workers Leading the Anti-Racism Movement

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How a group of black female social workers are using a reflective model of group supervision to provide each other with the tools to challenge racism in their workplaces

The room was packed with black, female social workers, practice educators and lecturers listening and conversing openly, unfiltered.

Within the safety of each other’s company, they spoke of missed promotions, enduring racist remarks from professionals, feeling alienated, their traumas and the barriers they met when creating black female-only spaces.

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February 4, 2024
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