SOCIAL WORKER TAKES COUNCIL TO COURT FOR DISCRIMINATION & WHISTLEBLOWING Who am I? My name is Maria Rooney and I have been a Social Worker for 21 years. I worked…
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By Anthony Peltier A New Approach Since I can remember, many great minds have been trying to address the issues of knife crime and how this mindless behaviour by individuals…
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Adult&Child Psychiatrist / Writer / Speaker / Researcher / Consultant /@amandajoymd “Can you just restrain him already?” screamed the nurse supervisor. “Why won’t that kid shut the fuck up?” a male mental…
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It is my pleasure to introduce myself as Shaun Daniel Carl Flores, a 28-year-old UK-based mental health advocate/activist. I have been a mental health advocate for people with OCD for…
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Addressing a pressing concern: the alarming increase in suicides among Black men. The recent loss of tWitch has ignited a vital conversation on mental health within our community. Let's break…
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Joe Lepper Black and mixed heritage girls are being treated more harshly than their white male classmates when it comes to punitive punishments like exclusion, a report has revealed. Discrimination…
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Loneliness and isolation have reached epidemic levels in the UK and black people and ethnic minorities can experience it more intensely. One man who is on a mission to make a…
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Boston, MA – Higher levels of optimism were associated with longer lifespan and living beyond age 90 in women across racial and ethnic groups in a study led by researchers…
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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.
