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Baroness Howells – A Bridge Between Two Worlds

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Baroness Rosalind Howells of St Davids (1931–2025)
A daughter of Grenada who became a pillar of justice in Britain.
From the parish of St Davids to the House of Lords, she carried her people’s hope and her island’s spirit into every space she entered.
A pioneer in race relations, education, and equality — and a steadfast supporter of the Lawrence family in their pursuit of justice for Stephen. Her life reminds us that progress is not born of comfort, but of courage.
Rest in Power, Baroness Howells.
Your light endures.

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October 16, 2025
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Editors Letter – August 2025

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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.

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August 7, 2025
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Screaming Silences

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The System Was Not Designed to Save Us — It Was Designed to Survive Us

When Black men enter mental health services, they’re too often met not with care — but with control. This isn’t new. What’s new is that someone finally dared to name it, plainly.

A landmark study published in PLOS Mental Health breaks decades of silence. Co-produced with those most affected, it reveals a damning reality:
Black men are over three times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act.
Their culture is misunderstood, their spirituality pathologised, their voices ignored.

This is not a broken system. This is a system working exactly as it was built. And the truth?
We don’t need more “awareness.” We need accountability.

Read the full piece by Black Wall St Media below. Then share it. Talk about it. Break the silence.

Read now: The System Was Not Designed to Save Us. It Was Designed to Survive Us.

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July 20, 2025
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The Crime of Being Visible

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What does it cost to speak the truth while Black, female, and visible in Britain?

Diane Abbott has been suspended—again. But this moment goes beyond party politics or headlines. It asks a harder question: What happens when a Black woman names a truth this country isn’t ready to hear?

“The Crime of Being Visible” is not just about one MP. It’s about what Britain does when marginalised voices speak clearly, unapologetically, and from lived experience.

A searing read on race, power, and the ritual of silencing.

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July 20, 2025
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A Conversation with Mayor Margaret Greer

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Not all leaders seek the spotlight — some simply become it.

In this powerful conversation, Mayor Margaret Greer reflects on her journey from a young girl in Hackney facing racial slurs, to becoming the first Black woman of Caribbean heritage to wear the mayoral chain in Enfield.

She speaks candidly about leadership, identity, resilience, and what it truly means to serve community with grace and purpose.

✨ This is a story of representation, legacy, and what happens when humility meets responsibility.

Read the full article below and share your thoughts.

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July 19, 2025
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Editors Letter – June 2025

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As June unfolds, I’m pausing to reflect on a powerful May—a month that stirred deep emotion, challenged us to confront hard truths, and reminded us of the strength we carry as a community. From honouring our mental health to reclaiming forgotten histories, last month revealed just how vital our stories are.

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June 25, 2025
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