MP Dawn Butler: What I’ve learned about breaking barriers and inspiring change
‘A Purposeful Life’ by trailblazing MP Dawn Butler talks about what has inspired and motivated her to persevere…
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50 and fabulous: 8 Black women celebs who are embracing turning 50
50 and fabulous is the new 30 and so who are the Black women celebs who are closely…
Malorie Blackman: “there were many nights when I just cried”
Malorie Blackman shares emotional truths and other insights from her memoir, Just Sayin’, in a new BBC documentary.…
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…
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…
George Bridgetower: 18th century violin virtuoso gets Blue Plaque
George Bridgetower, a violin virtuoso and one of the biggest names in classical music during the 1800s, has…
My Other Husband author Dorothy Koomson: 5 minutes with the author
Dorothy Koomson has been described as “Britain’s biggest selling Black author of adult fiction”. Now, she returns with…
Emefa Cole joins V&A as its inaugural Curator of Jewellery (Diaspora)
Celebrated jeweller Emefa Cole joins the V&A to share her unique experience and expertise as the museums’ inaugural…
Sir Lenny Henry: “I didn’t want my race to be the butt of the joke”
Sir Lenny Henry celebrated the launch of his new book, Rising To The Surface with a trip down…
Ora Washington, the tennis legend you have probably never heard of
Ora Washington was the top female tennis player of her day, a widely unknown precursor of trailblazing Black…
Because of them we can: Celebrating Pam Grier and her iconic legacy
A new BFI season will explore how “Queen of Blaxploitation” Pam Grier helped shape cinema, feminism and perceptions…
Meet the chef: Spotlight on The Chubby Castor Chef Adebola Adeshina
Chef Adebola Adeshina says sustainability is at the heart of his new restaurant The Yard: “70% of our…
Linda E: “Cutting off all my hair made me feel empowered and sexy”
Presenter and commercial model Linda E is a passionate advocate for natural beauty and the importance of having…
PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross now in Boots UK: A passion project fulfilled
Tracee Ellis Ross’s PATTERN hair care brand is now available in Boots stores across the UK and online.…
Keke Palmer: “This is my 20th year in the industry and I’m still so excited”
Lightyear star Keke Palmer talks to Melan Magazine about her career, why she speaks out about health issues…