Inspirational Black men: Steven Bartlett
Steven Bartlett has been named on a list of the most influential business icons for Gen Z. The businessman from Plymouth, who made his...
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Marceline Powell
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Black History: Sons of Africa Olaudah Equiano & Ottobah Cugoano
OLAUDAH EUIANO: WRITER AND ABOLITIONIST Known for most of his life as Gustavus Vassa, Olaudah Equiano was a writer and abolitionist from...
Editor
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Swakara Atwell-Bennett - The Woman Behind African Art Dealership BetterShared
Deciding to take action and change the lack of representation for African and Caribbean artists was the start of a new venture for...
ruonaisikeh
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Swindon Beauty entrepreneur lobbies government to equip young people with business skills in school
Emilie Musoke, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Empowering Beauty, based in Swindon, is calling on the UK government to make skills...
Editor
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Met's Counter Terrorism unit investigate Dr Shola death threats in vile racist letter
The Met’s Counter terrorism command yesterday (21st February) released a statement confirming their investigation into a suspected ‘right...
ruonaisikeh
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Mo Gilligan thanks channel 4 for 'his teeth' as he wins 2023 National Comedy Award
Mo Gilligan was awarded the prestigious Impact in Comedy Award at the 2023 National Comedy Awards, hosted by Tom Allen at the Roundhouse....
Alia McDonald
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An interview with Birmingham’s Psychotherapist and Personal fitness trainer Talisa Mesquitta
By Alia Mcdonald. Research has proven that mental health is improved by physical activity, and I caught up with Smethwick based Talisa...
Marceline Powell
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Anita J McKenzie - Award Winning photographer and cultural activist joins the Urban Kapital team
Anita J McKenzie likes to write articles, conduct interviews, and use photography and cultural activism to explore a variety of themes,...
Editor
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TAOBQ Request English Heritage Change The Erroneous Wording On Claudia Jones Plaque
By: Kwaku An imminent Claudia Jones blue plaque has recently been the subject of a news item on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, and in...
Marceline Powell
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Local communities to get £750,000 for Windrush 75th anniversary celebrations
Applications for the Windrush Day Grant Scheme have been opened by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Community...
Marceline Powell
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More than 7000 sign petition condemning Vile Clarkson’s misogynistic Meghan rant
This misogynistic attack on Meghan a mixed heritage woman should be condemned by anyone who believes in feminism and racial equality
Editor
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The UK Black Business Show shining the light on black business and entrepreneurs
The exciting line up of speakers is vast and includes insightful talks, discussions, and workshops
Marceline Powell
- 1 min
Kent: Black women take over for Black History Month
The event, organised in partnership with photographer Anita McKenzie, aims to welcome and engage the growing black community of Folkestone
Editor
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A celebration of Creative Africa to Mark The Royal African Society's 120th Anniversary.
The event on 2nd November will support the work the society does to promote African voices and creativity
Editor
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Celebrating Afro Hair at the Victoria & Albert Museum 15 October 2022
The V&A Museum will hold a day-long FREE event celebrating Afro hair, on 15 October. ‘Wash Day’ will include workshops, talks, films & more
Marceline Powell
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Black Talent Awards 2022 an outstanding success!
Congratulations to the organisers, winners, and my fellow finalists at the first ever Black Talent Awards (BTA’s). What a night!
Editor
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Unarmed! Met suspends officer who shot Chris Kaba as family demand answers
The family of Chris Kaba, have revealed that they only found out about his death 11 hours after it had happened.
