Saluting Our Sisters: Kamala Harris and the Journey to the Presidency
In a world yearning for hope and a future full of possibilities, Kamala Harris steps forward with courage…
Opinion
Two Decades On: Has the Macpherson Report Truly Changed UK Policing?
Over two decades ago, the tragic murder of Stephen Lawrence exposed deep-rooted institutional racism within the Metropolitan Police….
Uniting Histories, Inspiring Futures: Reflections on Black and LGBT+ Milestones in 2024
In February 2024, we stand at a pivotal intersection of history and celebration as the United States and…
#BeyondOctober : Closing the Ethnicity Pay Gap
During an interview about the latest release of ‘A Colour Purple’ actress Taraji P. Henson broke down in…
The Baton Awards – Amplifying Triumphs: Celebrating the Enduring Spirit of Black Women in the UK
In the heart of the UK’s cultural canvas, a powerful testament to the resilience and the achievement of…
It’s time to change the negative narratives around Black underachievement with awards that celebrate relatable role models
Whenever I am asked why I established a careers award that specifically celebrates Black talent, I am always…
From Humble St to Harley St. A Journey of Financial Empowerment
My story begins as a black woman born to Windrush parents during the sixties. Raised in an inner-city…
From My Mother’s Lessons to 30 Years at the Home Office: My Story of Growth and Change”
In Celebration of Our Sisters and Matriarchs, I hold my late mother in the highest regard. She taught…
Lila Joy Mark: “Learning to wear my afro crown at 15 years old”
Growing up, I’ve come to realise that my hair is my identity, my heritage and my pride. Yet,…
Sisterhood in Business
When we embarked on running a business together, we had no idea we would be where we are…
Saluting a Pioneer Voice: Olive Morris
Battersea has a proud radical history with a legacy of progressive political, racial, and social justice leaders. From…
Solidarity in the struggle: Black and Brown women in the 1970s
In the 1970s, Black and Brown women both faced oppression at the intersections of their race and gender…
International Reggae Day UK Starts Plans For IRD @ 30
International Reggae Day UK Starts Plans For IRD @ 30 With International Reggae Day (IRD) having recently ended…
Celebrating The Power of a Woman – Acknowledge your achievements
With enthusiasm, I embarked on my psychology degree as a mature student. At 27 I was one of…
The Campaign for LGBTQIA Rights continues….
Let me start by sharing what LGBTQIA stands for. The letters are used to describe a powerful community…
TAOBQ Request English Heritage Change The Erroneous Wording On Claudia Jones Plaque
An imminent Claudia Jones blue plaque has recently been the subject of a news item on BBC Radio…
Time for Change – Action not words
Black History Month is a great time to engage in adventures in learning and for adventures in physical…
What does it mean to be black in the 21st century?
Hundreds of years of pain, suffering and heritage limited to just 28 short days of the year all…
Commonwealth Games 2022 – A review of the opening ceremony in Birmingham
The Commonwealth Games 2022 took place across 15 venues in the West Midlands, with the track cycling at…
Your silence will not protect you – Audre Lorde
Our journey has led us to explore a range of definitions and this book contains a selection of…
