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Popular Culture: Conversations that matter

A popular culture hub for the issues, events, and cultural moments shaping our world right now. In this category, we delve into the deeper aspects of popular culture, examining the impact of fast fashion, the effects of over-tourism, the significance behind global awareness days, the release of influential books, and evolving narratives within Black culture and beyond.

From headlines to hashtags, Popular Culture dives into the conversations that spark change and reflection. Here, you’ll find thoughtful commentary, critical reviews, and stories that connect the personal to the political — because culture isn’t just what we consume. It’s what we live, question, and carry forward.

DJ Grooverider jailed for four years in Dubai

A Radio 1 DJ recognised as one of the pioneers of drum N bass music was yesterday sentenced in Dubai to four years in prison for possession of cannabis. Grooverider, whose real name is Raymond …

British tourist jailed in Dubai

A British tourist has been jailed for four years in Dubai after police found a tiny speck of cannabis on the sole of his shoe. Keith Brown, 25, a youth development worker from Smethwick, West …
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First Tory black woman MP

Lawyer Helen Grant made political history by becoming the first black woman to be selected to defend a Tory seat. The former Judo Champion dealt her rivals a deadly blow, knocking them out of the …
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Britain finally gets an official slavery remembrance day

In December 2007, the UK Government announced that a national Slavery Memorial Day will take place on 23 August, a date linked to the Haitian rebellion. Black campaign groups have welcomed the …

Planning for the summer holidays

It’s that time of the year when people who can afford it are off on their holidays, the children are out of school and their boredom threshold has increased to unimaginable levels. Not everyone …
John F Kennedy

John F. Kennedy: An overview

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, remains one of the most iconic and influential figures in American history. Though tragically cut short by assassination, his presidency was …
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11 Tips for writing a business proposal

Business in the new millennium means fierce competition, aggressive marketing and strategic alliances. The extent to which a business succeeds or fails often depends upon that business’s ability …
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Are you being listened to at work?

Your department has a meeting to decide how to implement a new program. After some discussion, you tentatively suggest an idea. However, it is ignored. As the meeting progresses, one of your …

Am I Black Enuf for ya?

Am I Black Enuf for ya?B. Keith Wilson If I don’t call my brothas and sistas niggas,would I be Black Enuf For Ya?If I told you that I couldn’t rap or sing,that I couldn’t dance to …

What A Real Sista Been Dyin’ To Say…

Sista, please”Time out!I need a word with youyou messin’ up my good thangand this just ‘aint gon’ doNow, understand – you can do what you want with your life”but …
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