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The Africa Centre’s 60th Anniversary Exhibition: a landmark celebration of history, presence and legacy

By John StevensonART & CULTURE, LATESTOne Comment

Some exhibitions entertain. Others transform the way we see history.

The Africa Centre’s landmark 60th Anniversary Exhibition did exactly that, taking visitors on an extraordinary journey through nearly 2,000 years of African and diasporic history in Britain. Featuring rare artefacts, untold stories and remarkable archival treasures, the exhibition challenged long-held narratives and celebrated the enduring contributions of African communities to British life. Discover how one exhibition became a powerful act of remembrance, recognition and cultural pride.

July 29, 2026

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The Music is Black

By John StevensonART & CULTURE, LATEST2 Comments

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 cultural heartbeat of Britain. In this thoughtful review, John Stevenson reflects on the exhibition’s powerful blend of nostalgia, politics, resistance, and creativity, tracing the enduring influence of Black British sound for over a century.

May 22, 2026

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Editor’s Letter May 2026

By Diahanne RhineyEDITOR, LATESTNo Comments

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.

May 10, 2026

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Editor’s Letter April 2026

By Diahanne RhineyEDITOR, LATESTNo Comments

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.

April 5, 2026

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The Homecoming, as MOBOs marks 30 years with epic celebration.

By Sarah TettehENTERTAINMENT, LATESTNo Comments

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.

April 2, 2026

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Mayor Margaret Greer’s Gala Unites Enfield in Purpose

By BWSMLATEST, YOUR EVENTSNo Comments

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.

March 16, 2026

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Editor’s Letter March 2026

By Diahanne RhineyEDITOR, LATESTNo Comments

February did not whisper, it exposed.
From the BAFTA stage to global politics, from representation to real power, this month forced uncomfortable conversations into the open. In this Editor’s Letter, Dr Diahanne Rhiney interrogates visibility, hierarchy, solidarity, and the cost of performative progress.
If you care about power, equity, and the responsibility of independent Black media, this is a reflection you won’t want to miss.

February 28, 2026

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A Giant Has Fallen. What Jesse Jackson Meant to the Diaspora

By Diahanne RhineyLATEST, SOCIAL JUSTICE, WORLD NEWSNo Comments

The passing of Jesse Jackson is more than the loss of a towering figure in American politics. It marks the end of an era in global Black political imagination.
For the African diaspora, Jackson was not simply a civil rights activist. He was a strategist, a negotiator and a bridge between movements. From his work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to the founding of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, he expanded the meaning of civil rights into the realm of economic power, coalition politics and international solidarity.
This is not an obituary rooted in nostalgia. It is a reflection on impact — and on what his legacy demands of the diaspora now.

February 21, 2026

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The Need for Black Pride in a Hostile Climate

By Daniella MaisonLATEST, SOCIAL JUSTICE, WORLD NEWSNo Comments

In a climate where flags wave not in unity but in division, our pride must speak louder than hate.
When “patriotism” becomes a weapon, when diversity is treated as a threat — it is time to stand firm in our power and our pride.
This Black History Month, we remember: we are not guests in this country — we are builders of its very foundation. Our ancestors laboured, our parents endured, and we continue to shape Britain with brilliance, courage, and grace.
Our pride is not defiance. It’s survival. It’s truth. It’s love for who we are and all we’ve given to this nation.
Read more in The Need for Black Pride in a Hostile Climate — a call to reclaim identity, truth, and belonging.

October 10, 2025

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Editors Letter – August 2025

By BWSMEDITORNo Comments

What happens when Black women speak truths this country isn’t ready to hear?
From Diane Abbott’s suspension to powerful stories of resilience and voice — this issue challenges us to be bold, authentic, and unapologetic.
Read now on Black Wall St Media.

August 7, 2025

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