Solange Knowles: much-deserved Woman of the Year award
One of the most inspiring and visible personalities of the year, Solange Knowles, has been honoured at the…
MOBO urges black people to “B POSITIVE” and donate blood
If the worst happened and you needed lifesaving blood to keep you alive, you would hope that there…
Book review: Orphan Sisters by Lola Jaye
Orphan Sisters is the fifth novel by author Lola Jaye. It came out this summer and tells the…
What we loved about Coriolanus, the RSC production
If ever there was a metaphor for the stubborn and proud nature of the stereotypical black man, then…
Port Antonio: exploring the rich history of this Caribbean city
Days that are dark by four o’clock, unforgiving cold winds. In the UK, it’s not even winter yet…
Book your next holiday like a boss with these tips
Do you ever wonder how it is that some people manage to get amazing deals on holidays that…
Discussing the politics of natural hair at Stylist Live
The annual three-day #StylistLive festival took place over the weekend of 10-12 November 2017 at the Olympia, London…
Six top tips for removing your makeup
At the end of a long day, for many of us, removing our makeup is a ritual that…
The right to choose: “My life is mine”
In our minds, Golden Globe winner Tracee Ellis Ross is our best friend. The actress who plays ‘Bow’…
For flash and flair, get red hair!
That red scene in The Wiz had it right! “You’ve got to be dead red, you’ve got to…
Style and substance: The winter coat edit
One of the biggest investments in your wardrobe this season is likely to be your winter coat. The…
MOBO Awards honour for Jazz musician Gregory Porter!
Jazz singer and songwriter, Gregory Porter has been announced as the first MOBO award winner for 2017, for…
Where to celebrate Thanksgiving in London this year
In the last few years, we Brits have adopted some of America’s best traditions, Black Friday, Halloween and…
Let’s talk about fibroids…
Fibroids is a condition that affects women of African-Caribbean origins more than others. With around one in three…
10 Literary works by #poc that would be on our curriculum list!
So, what’s wrong with wanting more diversity in your university’s English literature curriculum? In a bid to encourage…