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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Why do we celebrate Easter?
Easter will be seen as a lovely long Bank Holiday weekend for many people. For others, it’s a Christian religious holiday.
As a Jamaican, celebrating Easter has always been a tradition with many …
Joseph Stalin: The man, the myth, the legacy
Joseph Stalin, born Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili, was a Soviet politician who ruled the Soviet Union as the General Secretary of the Communist Party and later as Premier. His reign spanned from …
Meagan Good talks about early signs of endometrial cancer
Meagan Good, an actor, director, and activist, has partnered with FORCE, SHARE, Black Health Matters, and Eisai Inc. to raise awareness about endometrial cancer, the most prevalent type of uterine …
Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars – Queue the think pieces
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the Oscars for joking about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance, and now the world is divided.
Rock referenced Pinkett Smith’s bald head and joked, “Jada, I …
World Poetry Day: Profile on Paul Laurence Dunbar
Today is World Poetry Day, and to celebrate, we’re highlighting a poet some may not have heard about in mainstream circles. Today, we feature Paul Laurence Dunbar, poet, novelist, and …
Why body positivity is important
Body positivity is the idea that one should love one’s body no matter how one looks. It means accepting your body and not criticising or judging it for any perceived flaws. It’s a practice …