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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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Mao Zedong: The controversial leader of China’s Communist Revolution

Mao Zedong, also referred to as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Born on 26 December 1893 in Shaoshan, …

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 …

We need to stop comparing ourselves to fitness influencers

As the fitness industry has grown, so too has the influencer culture around it. Fitness bloggers and Instagrammers are now celebrities in their own right, with millions of followers. And as with any …

Will Smith blamed for the attack on Dave Chappelle

People have taken to social media to blame Will Smith for the attack on comedian Dave Chappelle. Dave Chappelle was performing at the Netflix is a Joke: The Festival when an armed man attacked him …

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 …

22 April is Stephen Lawrence Day – Have things got better?

22 April is Stephen Lawrence Day – an annual event held on the date of Stephen’s death as a celebration of Stephen’s life and legacy. Stephen Lawrence was a black teenager who lived in Eltham …

The benefits of gardening for your wellbeing

Gardening is not only a great hobby but it has also been shown to have numerous benefits for your wellbeing. Studies have shown that gardening can reduce stress levels, anxiety and depression and even …