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Ebony Bones
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“I’m here to push the boundaries of a woman’s place in music” says Ebony Bones

  • 2nd January 2019
  • by Be Manzini
From her bold work being listed as a favourite top 10 in The Guardian alongside Drake to composing…
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Michelle Thompson Afro Hairdresser of the Year
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“It’s just amazing” says this year’s Afro Hairdresser of the Year

  • 5th December 2018
  • by Joy Joses
Cementing her position as one of the best hairdressers in the country, celebrated hair stylist, Michelle Thompson was…
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Michelle Obama visits UK
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Michelle Obama shares ‘message of hope’ to young Black women

  • 4th December 2018
  • by Joy Joses
During her recent visit to London to discuss her memoir, Becoming, with author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at the…
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Gifty Louise
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Can she have it all? It’s a yes from us on Gifty Louise’s return to the spotlight

  • 6th November 2018
  • by Be Manzini
After appearing on the UK version of popular talent show The X Factor in 2016, the world was…
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Michelle Obama
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When Chimamanda meets Michelle: How to get your hands on tickets…

  • 3rd November 2018
  • by Joy Joses
Earlier in the year when it was announced that former US First Lady Michelle Obama would be publishing…
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Hainsley Lloyd Bennett
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One to watch: Five minutes with actor, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett

  • 1st November 2018
  • by Joy Joses
With appearances in two UK prime-time programmes (EastEnders, Casualty), a starring role in gangster movie, King of Crime…
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Derek DeCutter Clement
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“Splinters Salon? It was like the MOTOWN of Afro hair”: Derek DeCutter

  • 23rd October 2018
  • by Joy Joses
Derek DeCutter Clement. If you don’t know that name, you should. His journey in the Afro hair scene…
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Shades of Beauty Live
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‘Expect old school vibes with a fresh twist’ – Shades of Beauty LIVE founder

  • 27th July 2018
  • by Joy Joses
Unless you have been living under a rock these last few months, you must have heard about Shades…
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Jaki Graham
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That time we caught up with the Queen of British Soul: Jaki Graham

  • 17th July 2018
  • by Joy Joses
As the first black British female solo artist to have six consecutive Top 20 hits, Jaki Graham firmly…
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Vanessa Kingori
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What you need to learn from British Vogue’s first female publishing director

  • 6th July 2018
  • by Joy Joses
Her job is to manage brands, people and bring in the money! Vanessa Kingori, British Vogue’s Publishing Director,…
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Letitia Wright
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Black Panther’s Letitia Wright helps recruit girls into STEM subjects

  • 27th June 2018
  • by Joy Joses
With her sharp wit, humour and intelligence, (yep, she is officially the smartest person in the Marvel universe),…
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Anita Baker honoured at BET Awards
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Soul powerhouse, Anita Baker honoured at BET Awards

  • 25th June 2018
  • by Joy Joses
She used her acceptance speech to urge musicians to support each other. R&B singer Anita Baker urged musicians…
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Empower Muslim Women
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Meet The Muslim Women On A Mission To Empower

  • 22nd May 2018
  • by sue omar
From re-defining religious and cultural stereotypes to embracing Islam unapologetically and breaking boundaries through their prolific work, Melan…
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Alesha Dixon Lightning Girl
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“Don’t be afraid to shine” Alesha’s message in debut kids book

  • 8th May 2018
  • by Joy Joses
It’s safe to say that Alesha Dixon has passed beyond the realms of triple threat in a career…
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Naomie Harris
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Naomie Harris is a Hero in new Sci-Fi Thriller, Rampage

  • 1st May 2018
  • by Jacinta Ruscillo
There’s no stopping woman of the moment, Naomie Harris. Raised in North London by her Jamaican-born mother, Carmen,…
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