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Coffee & Co-Working: Initiative launched to create safe spaces for female entrepreneurs

The Women’s Business Club, the national organisation for female business owners, launches a Coffee & Co-Working initiative to bring more women entreprenuers together as the pandemic threat …
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Top 10 travel tips from veteran travellers

Travel is resuming at a fast pace after the Covid-19 restrictions worldwide. The stress from the pandemic made us all yearn to travel now more than ever. You always want to be as informed as possible …
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The Black Equity Organisation: A new civil rights group launches in the UK

An organisation dedicated to advancing justice and equity for Black people has been launched in the UK. Some of Britain’s most influential Black figures from business, law, the arts, and …
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Hawaii overtourism: What is it and what can you do?

The Hawaiian Islands are among the most popular vacation destinations in the world. They offer travellers many beautiful sites and a wide variety of activities to enjoy. Couple that with the fact that …
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Kim Kardashian sends a negative message about body image

Kim Kardashian turned heads at the Met Gala this year wearing the iconic dress Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang Happy Birthday, Mr President. This was to celebrate John F Kennedy’s 45th …
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Black women empowerment: How to lift each other up

Black women’s empowerment is not a new movement. However, in recent years, it has gained even more traction. This is likely partly due to the powerful voices of black women who are using their …
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Mariah Carey to Teach the Voice as an Instrument on Masterclass platform

Singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, entrepreneur, and pop icon Mariah Carey will teach a masterclass on how to use voice as an instrument. Carey has joined the likes of Issa Rae and …
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What is Earth Day?

Every year on April 22nd, millions of people worldwide celebrate Earth Day, a day dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and protecting our planet. This global event began in 1970 and has …
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The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on 14 April 1865 marked one of the most tragic and pivotal moments in American history. Occurring just days after the end of the Civil War, this act of …
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The growing conversation surrounding anti-white sentiment: Racism versus racial discrimination

The discussion about anti-white sentiment has been gaining momentum in recent times. Many people are now considering the difference between racism and racial discrimination regarding how they impact …
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The Stamp Act of 1765: Catalyst of the American Revolution

Few legislative acts in American history have had as profound an impact as the Stamp Act of 1765. Enacted by the British Parliament, this law required all American colonists to pay a tax on every …
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The global rise of fascism: How we got here and what we can do about

In the past few years, fascism has been on the rise all over the world. From Brexit to Trump, far-right ideologies have been gaining mainstream traction in a number of countries. Many people are …
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