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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 …
Kwame Kwei-Armah

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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The benefits of walking: How to stay fit with a busy schedule

What are the benefits of walking? If you’re like most people, your answer probably involves losing weight and improving heart health. While these are both accurate statements, there is much more to …
Lizzo

Lizzo documentary coming to HBO Max

Popstar Lizzo will be the subject of a new documentary coming to HBO Max later this year. Lizzo announced the project at Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront in New York. Directed by Doug Pray (exec …
Youtube recipe for change

YouTube unveils content from the Black Voices Fund

Five new original projects are coming to YouTube as part of its Black Voices Fund. Amongst the new projects are Recipe for Change: Amplifying Black Women. Mary J. Blige, Saweetie, Tabitha Brown, …
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Do you really need to drink 6-8 glasses of water a day?

The Internet is full of health advice, and one piece of commonly repeated advice is to drink six to eight glasses of water per day. But do we need that much water? Should you drink eight glasses of …
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the introduction of extreme measures that have served as attempts to restrict the spread of SARS-CoV-2 across the globe. These measures, such as national …
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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 …
Lonley

The connection between loneliness and mental health: What to do when you feel alone

Even if you enjoy your own company and like living along, we’ve all been there: that desperate, all-consuming feeling of loneliness that comes out of nowhere and feels impossible to shake. For …
Josephine B aker

I Spy: The Josephine Baker Story

Actor Janelle Monaé (Hidden Figures) is set to star as the iconic entertainer Josephine Baker in a new TV series titled De La Resistance. So who was Josephine Baker? Exotic cabaret dancer, …
Rihanna

Rihanna shares self-care secrets

Rihanna shared her self-care routine on social media at the weekend, which included items from her Fenty Skin line. She captioned her post “, And that’s on self care bih.” Her hair is wrapped …
Venice Italy

Top 5 city breaks in Europe that will make your weekend unforgettable

You deserve to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life once in a while, and a weekend break in Europe is just the ticket! Whether you’re looking to relax on the beach, enjoy picturesque …
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