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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 …

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 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, …

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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