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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Black History: Frederick Douglass social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman.
He escaped slavery in Maryland, and became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York
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Eva Sonaike: Stylish Contemporary African inspired interior design
We’re inspired by: Founder and Creative Director of London-based brand Eva Sonaike – The home of luxury African textiles and soft...
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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...
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B Global supporting BAME businesses in the East Midlands area.
B-Global is dedicated to helping black and ethnic minority businesses by providing business support in Nottinghamshire and beyond. The...
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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...
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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...
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Black Cultural Archives explore “States of Blackness” with exhibition sponsored by US Embassy
The Black Cultural Archives is curating an exhibition sponsored by the US Embassy in London called “States of Blackness”. BCA’s...
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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...
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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....
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'When Women Meet' Nottingham’s Diana McKenzie on building a community of professional black women
The second edition of When Women Meet will be held on Saturday, 4th February 2023. Four years after its maiden edition in 2019. When...
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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...
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Exclusive opinion: New plan could be road to NHS privatisation says sceptical GP
Opinion by Dr Chris. Editing by Marceline Powell NHS hospital at home plan, NHS funding, a breaking NHS, and the threat of privatisation....
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Sacked Tory MP Nahdim Zahawi condemns UK press in letter to PM Rishi Sunak
‘’I am concerned, however, of the conduct from some of the fourth estate in the recent weeks” – MP Nahdim Zahawi Nahdim Zahawi has...
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Wizkid and Burnaboy to headline Afronation U.S debut
Afronation will host its first US festival on the 27th and 28th of May 2023. The festival will be held in Miami at the home of the Miami...
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#ukblackgirlaesthetic: Is it creating more division in our young black community?
Colourism has been an evident problem in the Black diaspora, especially in the fashion world and especially for dark skin Black women
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