Meet Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter ‘A’Lelia’ aka the Joy Goddess of Harlem
Okay, by now you’ve most probably watched the Netflix mini-series Self Made. If you haven’t you really should…
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She did it first: Jennifer Hosten, the first Black woman to win Miss World
A few months ago, the world rejoiced at the news that beautiful Black queens now sat on five…
Yvonne Orji secures her own HBO comedy special and we’re here for it!
During our exclusive interview with Insecure actress Yvonne Orji, she confidently put it out there in the universe that…
Comedian Athena Kugblenu awarded Felix Dexter Bursary
Congratulations to stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu for winning this year’s Felix Dexter Bursary scheme. Now in its third…
Five times Brandy’s lyrics proved to be the perfect soundtrack to our lives
Since bursting on to the R&B music scene with her self-titled album in 1994, Brandy has proved her…
10 ways that Kelly Rowland gives us motivation and is living life like a boss!
Chart-topping songstress, fashion icon and inspirational boss lady, Kelly Rowland is a woman unapologetically slaying in her own…
Spotlight on Debbie Korley: RSC star playing Mercy Pryce in The Whip
The Whip is a provocative new play which tells the story of the multi-billion pound pay off to…
“I hope they love South Africa like I do”, new BBC doc for Oti Mabuse
Oti Mabuse, TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing regular, has landed a BBC One special called Oti’s South…
Spotlight on: Celeste, soulful powerhouse wins BBC’s Sound Of 2020
If you haven’t heard the entrancing vocals of Celeste yet, you soon will. The British-Jamaican soul singer has…
Spotlight on Tiffany King: “Make your own opportunities in life.. don’t wait”
Tiffany King is a veteran theatre maker with a 16-year career under her belt that has seen her…
Taraji P. Henson speaks: on the Menopause, Mental Health and Love
Taraji P Henson, award-winning actresses, mother, activist and a living example of sisterhood. This lady glows from the…
Regina King: Spotlight on the Oscar-winning actress’s year of winning
The wins just keep on coming for the super talented Regina King. Eight months after winning an Academy…
What this TV presenter did next: five-minute chat with Scarlette Douglas
Bubbly, ambitious and stunning, Scarlette Douglas, most popularly known as a host on A Place In The Sun,…
Funmi Fetto – ‘We should all be able to look in the mirror and say “this is it”’
Earlier this month, Black Ballad and Waterstones hosted ‘Beauty and Inclusivity’, a panel event that featured one of…
“I relish the challenge…” June Sarpong new top BBC Diversity Director
Broadcaster, writer and campaigner, and now Director of Creative Diversity at the BBC, June Sarpong MBE has come…