LCCI launches new group to champion Women in Business
The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has launched its Women in Business Group, which aims to convene and empower...
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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...
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...
Alia McDonald
- 2 min
Alarming figures and hidden Black deaths in police custody revealed
According to the investigative charity Inquest, Black and Minoritised Ethnicities (BAME) die disproportionally from the result of force...
Editor
- 3 min
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...
Alia McDonald
- 3 min
#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
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Young people who identify as LBGQT and as black African or black Caribbean, are faced with outdated attitudes to their sexuality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
Editor
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Disney Awards $1 Million In Grants To Support Youth In STEM & Arts In Honour Of 'Black Panther'
From its historic casting to advanced technology. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is one of the greatest and most anticipated movies ever.
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.
Marceline Powell
- 2 min
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!
lesiana1
- 3 min
Sexual assault: support for male survivors
Awareness around sexual assault against women has been being raised for quite some time but where is the awareness for male survivors
daniel20650
- 1 min
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.
lesiana1
- 2 min
Inclusive songstress receives backlash for unintentional ableist lyrics
“Grrrls” which was released last week has disappointed her fans as it reportedly contains a slur...
lucy4161
- 2 min
Introducing the Commonwealth Games 2022 sport development programme
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Griffith University have developed an initiative named The GAPS Programme. This initiative...
daniel20650
- 5 min
Songs to help you celebrate Black Music Month
June is the month in which America celebrates Black Music Month, and has done so since 1979 when President Jimmy Carter issued a decree...
daniel20650
- 3 min
What has changed since George Floyd was murdered 2 years ago?
On the 25 May 2020, the murder of George Floyd in the streets at the hands of the police sent reverberations around the world.
lucy4161
- 2 min