Why it’s time to put to bed the tired stereotype that Black Girls Don’t Cry
In a world that consistently projects the idea that Black women are fierce, strong and independent, it’s understandable…
Sibling duo secure a home for their Nigerian tapas restaurant: Chuku’s
Chuku’s, the world’s first Nigerian tapas restaurant is getting its very own bricks and mortar site in London’s…
Freddie Harrel: Fashion influencer to RadSwan start-up multimillionaire
Freddie Harrel is about to take the afro haircare market by storm with her multimillion-dollar funded start-up RadSwan.…
Afro hair & beauty: How partnering with ‘tech’ is the blueprint for success
In this second article in a series on Afro hair & beauty and technology, Ovi King, founder of…
Why we need to start training the next generation of Afro hair stylists
Black hair is versatile. From weaves to cornrows, perms to box braids, our hair is beautiful and fun.…
Toni Braxton in London for one night only at Eventim Apollo: the review
On the day Toni Braxton, one of the world’s biggest R&B icons, graces a UK stage for a…
First look at Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield’s romantic movie: The Photograph
In what can only be described as a match made in Black movie heaven comes a romantic film…
Beautiful and uplifting: Reviewing “Sulwe” Lupita Nyong’o debut book
“Mum, this is a really beautiful book”; my 13-year-old son is usually more interested in action, thriller novels,…
How to know if the lack of sunlight is affecting your vitamin D levels
At this time of the year, along with making seasonal wardrobe changes and craving hearty meals, the impact…
The Madam C.J. Walker book set to inspire the next generation of kids
Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business is a beautiful new hardback that’s perfect for little hands and is…
What’s it really like to be a Black woman who is dating in her 40s?
If you are navigating the love and romance scene at the moment you may have realised that modern…
Tracee Ellis Ross to host this year’s The Fashion Awards 2019 in London
Tracee Ellis Ross, award-winning actress, producer and most recently, founder and CEO of Pattern haircare brand, will be hosting…
What did we think of Netflix’s American Son starring Kerry Washington?
“Zero to ghetto in nothing flat!” is how the white police officer describes Emmy-nominated Kerry Washington’s character, panicked…
You Gotta Be singer Des’ree returns with new album after career break
For many of us, the sultry vocals of BRIT and Ivor Novello winning singer Des’ree was very much…
Competition: Win every item in the Pantene Gold Series range #melangiveaways
We’ve partnered with Pantene to offer one lucky reader full-sized products of the entire Gold Series range. Specifically…