After months of missed smear tests, at-home DIY smear tests are on the way
Let’s admit, cervical screenings (smear tests) are not a celebratory event in the diary, but they are an…
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Nicole Hemming
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Typical – a review: Richard Blackwood-led film tackles racist stereotypes
Typical is a stage film about the 1998 death of Christopher Alder while in police custody. Starring actor…
Ciara opens up about post-baby weight, self-love and self-empowerment
Mum of three and international superstar Ciara shares some wise words on loving yourself, appreciating life and being…
Books by Black authors that should have been on your 2020 reading list
There are plenty of things that are better left in 2020, but these books from last year aren’t…
You need these two positive affirmation and uplifting quote books in your life
“She Believed She Could So She Did” and “Wise Words from Black Icons” are two superb pocketbook-sized collections…
Lockdown and chill: 10 best Black love stories to watch this Valentine’s Day
This year’s Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend, so if you’re looking for romantic things to do, how…
How to coordinate your ‘drobe to match this year’s 2021 PANTONE colours
Every year, PANTONE announces its colour of the year which ends up influencing fashion choices everywhere, but this…
Social media outcry as Candice Brathwaite dropped from Black childbirth doc
Candice Brathwaite has spoken up via her Instagram to announce she is no longer presenting a much-needed documentary…
Who was nominated… and who was not… at this year’s Golden Globes?
Viola Davis, the late Chadwick Boseman and John Boyega were among the amazing Black talent that received nominations…
Maya Angelou Barbie doll sells out in days as Mattel celebrates diversity
Just five days after the Maya Angelou Mattel Barbie doll launched in the US and it’s already sold…
Barry Jenkins drops new teaser for ‘The Underground Railroad’ series
Barry Jenkins releases the latest teaser on his Amazon original series adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel,…
A red card to stereotypes: Mary Phillip the first Black England football captain
Making history as the first ever Black England Captain, Mary Phillip has now booted stereotypes a second time…
Who is Amanda Gorman, the poet behind the inauguration reading?
A clear highlight of the US Presidential inauguration event of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris was…
Indie filmmaker Sheila Nortley is producing Netflix horror series Stay Close
Award-winning British-Muslim director and writer Sheila Nortley is joining the production team for the forthcoming Harlan Coben adaptation…
Dr Zoe on myths, rumours and essential facts about the COVID-19 vaccines
Dr Zoe Williams takes time out of her busy schedule to dispel some of the most common rumours…