Siana Bangura addresses the elephant in the room
Activist. Writer. Poet. Journalist. Historian. Publisher. The list could go on… If you don’t know of her already,…
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Halima Aden: trailblazing hijab-wearing model debuts on Vogue
The normal ‘rules’ don’t seem to apply to this 19-year old Somali-American Halima Aden. It’s not even been…
Interviewing Angie Le Mar: A pioneer of Black British comedy
She is undoubtedly one of the best loved comediennes in Britain! The award-winning Angie Le Mar is a…
Spotlight on: Pandora Christie, KISS Presenter/DJ
After working at Capital FM, for nearly five years, bubbly KISS Presenter / DJ Pandora Christie last year…
A knighthood for architect extraordinaire David Adjaye
Only a few weeks since the humongous news of fellow Ghanaian, Edward Enninful being appointed as editor of…
Why is it fitting that American Gods’ Bilquis, Goddess of Love is played by Nigerian-born Yetide Badaki?
If you haven’t heard her name before now, chances are you will soon be on first name terms…
Stepping into her world: Brenda Emmanus
One of the most familiar and loved faces on British television, BBC London News Art, Culture and Entertainment…
Spotlight on: Charles Thompson MBE, founder of Screen Nation Film and TV Awards.
The man behind the prestigious awards which celebrate black screen excellence is rather unassuming and deprecating. Obviously more…
Spotlight on: Gugu Mbatha-Raw
The British black talent pool is deep! As part of our partnership with the upcoming Screen Nation Awards…
Peaches Golding: UK’s first black woman to become Lord Lieutenant
History has been made with the first black woman taking up the post as the Queen’s Lord Lieutenant.…
Meeting Halima: Muslim woman of colour taking the fashion world by storm
When you are the first person to ever wear a burkini at a major USA beauty pageant, chances…
Five female gurus running the show in the media industry
Women really do run the world! With the five most powerful people in the UK at the moment…
Changing of the guard: Edward Enninful new editor of British Vogue
Edward Enninful, Ghanaian-born British fashion stylist, and the current creative and fashion director of W Magazine has been…
Spotlight on: Wunmi Mosaku
You may recognise Wunmi Mosaku from her portrayal of Gloria Taylor, the mother of Damilola Taylor in the…
Idris Elba takes over BBC Three
Fans of Idris Elba have another reason to love the hugely successful actor as he has thrown his…