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...
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ruonaisikeh
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Nigerian Baker and entrepreneur Onome Isikeh advises women on using their skills to create wealth
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Meriks Place, Onome Veno Isikeh, lives in Nigeria, and advises Nigerian women to learn a skill and...
Marceline Powell
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The unforgettable debut novel about Black womanhood - 'FIRE RUSH' by Jacqueline Crooks
Discover FIRE RUSH by Jacqueline Crooks, *Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023* the unforgettable debut novel is about Black...
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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High court allows appeal over UK's Rwanda migrant plan
The government says the plan will deter people smugglers, though it has been denounced by rights groups
Alia McDonald
- 5 min
Will new attitudes in church result in a co-existence between religious and ethnic queer communities
Young people who identify as LBGQT and as black African or black Caribbean, are faced with outdated attitudes to their sexuality
Marceline Powell
- 2 min
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
Marceline Powell
- 2 min
London Mayor Sadiq Khan finally calls for overhaul of Gang Matrix that discriminates black boys
The new Met Commissioner has now vowed to remove 65% of black people from the Metropolitan’s Police Gang Matrix but many remain trapped
Editor
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Podcast: How the UK is investing in African development
infrastructure and technology are key to enabling Africa to exploit its enormous entrepreneurial potential.
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
Marceline Powell
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Exploring 1970's Lover's Rock from Jamaica to a British sound
The Lovers Rock Forum and Exhibition examines the foundation years of Lovers Rock music charting its evolution from Jamaica to Britain
lesiana1
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Radio DJ recieves LGBT award for role model of the year and reveals she is cancer free
Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has been undergoing treatment for bowel cancer for eight months and has revealed that she is now cancer free.
daniel20650
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Universal credit has increased crime rate
A new study conducted by researchers at University College London has shown that the Universal Credit benefits system has contributed to...
lesiana1
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Ethnic minorities are more likely to contract obscure UTI
Obscure UTI is more likely to be contracted by women from deprived or ethnic minority backgrounds
daniel20650
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James Patterson apologises for comments about white male writers facing 'racism'
One of the world's most popular authors has had to apologise after making comments about rare opportunities for white men in his industry.
lucy4161
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BAME actors to star in BBC Comedy Thriller.
BAFTA award winning actor and writer Gbemisola Ikumelo, Hammed Animashaun and BAFTA award winning actor and producer Akemnji Ndifornyen,...
daniel20650
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Monkeypox to be renamed after racism concerns
Scientists have put their concerns forward due to a lack of understanding of where the disease originated from and the consequential...
