Afrori bookstore is a sanctuary for many
It was March 2020, and the country was in a COVID-19 lockdown. Many employees were furloughed, and Carolynn Bain was one of the millions on the Coronavirus Job ... Read More...
Education
How Amsterdam’s Pioneer of Black Dolls reimagines representation
Amsterdam is arguably one of my favourite European cities. It was here, in the vibrant Buikslotermeerplein district, that I interviewed Ellen Brudet, the founde... Read More...
How one organisation is empowering parents
Ealing: A Force of Innovators
Having spent most of my early childhood in the London Borough of Ealing, I have always seen it as a place that ... Read More...
The invigorating film ‘Where Are the Children?’ is now available to stream
It has now been over two months since the premiere of Where Are the Children? was screened to a sold-out, 70-seat capacity room at the renowned Rich Mix cinema ... Read More...
A powerful installation aims to drive home the devastation that knife crime causes on our streets
Now approaching its fifth iteration, the Reclaim project will return to Southeast London’s The Salmon Youth Centre, where it came into fruition back in 2018. On... Read More...
Overcoming the horrors of Liverpool’s 1970s and 80s care system
While one can’t legally purchase alcohol or gain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) until 21 years of age in the U.S, turning 18 marks a significant landmark t... Read More...
Eugene Ankomah: How art can transcend our thinking
Born to parents from Ghana, dynamic contemporary visual artist, mentor and philanthropist, Eugene Ankomah, also known as EA, was born in West London. His father... Read More...
The Black Dental Network is a beacon amid an industry still blighted by underrepresentation
The challenges faced by those aspiring to have a career in dentistry continue to persist for people racialised as Black and domiciled within the UK. At the same... Read More...
Haiti, The Revolution continues as they fight against Western Exploitation
The Current Unrest in Haiti: Causes and Possible Outcomes Haiti, the Caribbean nation celebrated for its historic fight for independence, is once again engul... Read More...
Inspiring the next generation of dentists
From possibly my mid-teens I can recall having my first and only Black dentist in the UK. This was not a deliberate effort on my part to be allocated a Black de... Read More...
From humble beginnings in Leeds, Lextra Learning is soaring and so are their learners
The year was 2012 and reports were highlighting dire statistics about the lack of Maths teachers within British schools. Applications for Maths PGCE’s programme... Read More...
The Brummie inspiring creativity through art
Working with children is something that Brummie artist, Francoise Heffernan-Walter Krull has always maintained throughout most of her adult working life. A relo... Read More...
Principal of tutoring firm is helping raise standards
Liverpool is a city of victory, boasting a football team who have won the second most English football titles (both first division and premier league) and a mus... Read More...
Black Wealth Matters: Achieving Financial Security Through Knowledge and Action
A Stark Divide: The Wealth Gap Between Black Americans and Others
The wealth gap between Black Americans and other groups in the United States is a significant... Read More...
