Why we need to start training the next generation of Afro hair stylists
Black hair is versatile. From weaves to cornrows, perms to box braids, our hair is beautiful and fun.…
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Louise Chandler
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A quick glimpse into the minds of men: reviewing Barber Shop Chronicles
Following two hugely successful runs at the National Theatre and a world tour, acclaimed playwright Inua Ellams’s Barber…
All the reasons why Camping at festivals is NOT a black woman’s pastime
As the distinctly cooler temperatures of autumn beckon, we can take one last wistful daydream about the summer…
Travelling to Havana Cuba? Here are the travel tips that no one told you
During a recent first-time trip to Havana, Cuba, Louise Chandler discovered the beauty and challenges of the bustling…
Take us to church! Respect: The Aretha Franklin Songbook national tour
Legendary pianist, singer, songwriter and pioneer, Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock…
The first Windrush Day is nearly here: find out what’s happening and where
The first ever ‘Windrush Day’ will be acknowledged on 22 June 2019, 71 years after the SS Empire…
I started a charity to support children who have sickle cell: Cianna’s Smile
How far would you go to protect your child? Reading-based mum, Hayley King, single-handedly launched a sickle cell…
What you can see and do in Tuscany if you’ve only got 24 hours!
The Tuscany region in central Italy is home to some of the most valued art and architecture in…
What you can see and do on the Italian Coast if you’ve only got 24 hours!
The Italian Coast offers some of the most picturesque vistas in Europe. Continuing her whistle-stop tour of some…
What you can see and do in Rome if you’ve only got 24 hours!
Italy’s capital city, Rome is known as the City of Love, however, aside from its obvious romantic charms, the…