Could your severe endometriosis symptoms be Proctalgia fugax?
Proctalgia fugax is rarely talked about however the excruciating pain in the ‘butt area’ could be a symptom…
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Hair discrimination in schools must be stopped says equality watchdog
Pupils should not have to face discriminatory practices by having their natural Afro hair styles policed while at…
Read an extract from Dr Kate Anolue’s inspiring new book: Time for Purpose
Dr Kate Anolue’s Time for Purpose is a peek into the fascinating life experiences, culture and career of…
The Powerlist 2023: Dame Sharon White “most influential Black person”
The Powerlist 2023 honours Dame Sharon White as the UK’s most influential Black person in its annual list…
Floods in Nigeria: What is the impact? 3 Bayelsa residents tell their story
Floods in Nigeria: With many states in the West African country still grappling with the worst floods in…
We Are The NHS campaign: “Could a career in nursing be for you?”
We Are The NHS campaign is back for 2022 and this time there is an even greater focus…
Unlocking the truth about African Fashion: A V&A fashion history lecture
African fashion is not always about hidden political meanings, “some fashion creatives simply want to make beautiful clothes”…
Menopause Month: “I have breast cancer, does it mean I can’t have HRT?”
Menopause Month: Dr Zoe Williams answers our final question from a reader on menopause in week four of…
Self-Care Sundays: What you need to practice for a stress-free week
Self-Care Sundays is what’s being prescribed by mental health advocates for the Black community in response to research…
Menopause Month: “How do I talk to my boss about my menopause?”
Menopause Month: Dr Zoe Williams answers another question from a reader on menopause in week three of our…
Dr Yvonne Thompson: “everything we do right now is aspirational.”
Dr Yvonne Thompson (CBE), one of the founding members of the UK’s first legal Black radio station Choice…
MOBO Awards 2022 will return to London for its 25-year anniversary
MOBO Awards 2022 will be an unmissable, triumphant celebration of 25 years of Black British music coming full…
Black History Month UK: The best TV to watch and where to watch them
Black History Month UK sees greater efforts to showcase TV and films highlighting Black culture across many channels…
Lorraine Copes founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality talks diversity in the industry
Lorraine Copes: “Our BIH Spotlight Awards are the first of their kind to exist within the UK hospitality…
Baby loss – “The grief was deep and palpable”: readers share their stories
Baby loss is more common than we think, with roughly one in four pregnancies ending in loss either…