The trad wife trend: A step backwards for women’s progress
In recent years, a new lifestyle trend known as the “trad wife” has gained momentum in various social media circles, garnering attention and sparking debates. But what is a trad wife, …
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Aimé Césaire: A life and legacy of négritude, poetry, and political activism
Aimé Césaire, a towering figure in 20th-century intellectual thought, art, and politics, left a lasting impression on the history of postcolonial Africa and the Caribbean. Césaire’s legacy is …
Celebrating understanding and visibility on Transgender Awareness Day
Transgender Awareness Day, observed annually on 31 March, is a day dedicated to celebrating the lives of transgender people, raising awareness of the discrimination they face, and honouring the …
African and Caribbean eCard range available at Hope Spring
Hope Spring eCard, the charity ecard platform that raises funds exclusively for Hope Spring Water charity, has launched a dozen new eCards. On their website, under the title black eCards, they have …
The negative impact of fast fashion
Clothing retailers coined the term “fast fashion” in the late 1990s. The phrase describes the rapid turnover of designs in the fashion industry. A fast fashion retailer can receive new …
Grand jury declines to indict Emmett Till accuser Carolyn Bryant Donham
In Mississippi, a grand jury has opted not to indict the white woman whose allegations led to the lynching of African American teenager Emmett Till almost 70 years ago, despite recent discoveries …
Hitler and the July Plot
In the shadow of World War II, a significant event known as the July Plot marked a bold but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to alter the course of history. This event, also referred to as the 20 July …
Fraud awareness guide 2022
According to UK Finance’s Fraud the Facts report, fraud losses in the UK in 2021 reached a staggering £1.31 billion.
Fraud has been a growing problem for some time. Still, it was exacerbated …
Make Space for Girls charity using the law to make parks more inclusive
Campaigning charity Make Space for Girls says parks and public spaces don’t work for teenage girls. Most outdoor facilities in the country are primarily used by boys, leaving girls without …
A songwriter is suing Mariah Carey over All I Want For Christmas is You
A songwriter has waited 28 years to file a lawsuit claiming copyright infringement against Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You.
Mariah Carey and her co-writer Walter Afansieff are …
Love Island contestants to receive inclusion training
Love Island producer, Lifted Entertainment has expanded its duty of care protocols for season eight. Contestants on the show will receive inclusion training and hear from former Islanders before their …
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 …