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Joyce Bryant: The fusion of fame and civil rights activism

28 April, 2023 by Ella Palmer

Throughout Black American history, many individuals have contributed to developing entertainment culture and social justice movements. Joyce Bryant, an African American singer, dancer, and activist, stands out as one such individual. Bryant’s exceptional ability to captivate audiences, combined with her tireless dedication to the fight for civil rights, established her as a groundbreaking performer and trailblazing …

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Emmett Till’s accuser Carolyn Bryant is dead

25 April, 2023 by Ella Palmer

Carolyn Bryant Donham died on 25 April 2023, aged 88, in Westlake, Louisiana. Her death marked the end of a life inextricably linked to one of the darkest chapters in America’s racial history. With her passing, the full truth of what happened that fateful day in August 1955 may never be known. The case of …

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Families dealing with probate can get free legal advice from a network of UK solicitors

20 April, 2023 by Ella Palmer

Dealing with the death of a loved one is almost incomprehensible to those who haven’t experienced this kind of loss themselves. The grief and sense of loss can leave you at such a low ebb you don’t know what to do or where to turn. Having to cope with all the legal issues surrounding probate …

Read moreFamilies dealing with probate can get free legal advice from a network of UK solicitors
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The trad wife trend: A step backwards for women’s progress

19 April, 2023 by Ella Palmer

In recent years, a new lifestyle trend known as the “trad wife” has gained momentum in various social media circles, garnering attention and sparking debates. But what is a trad wife, exactly? The term stems from the phrase “traditional wife”. It describes a woman who adheres to conventional gender roles within her marriage and household …

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African and Caribbean eCard range available at Hope Spring

13 March, 2023 by Ella Palmer

Hope Spring eCard, the charity ecard platform that raises funds exclusively for Hope Spring Water charity, has launched a dozen new eCards. On their website, under the title black eCards, they have added a range of eCards that may interest African and Caribbean communities in the UK. The cars are more representative of them than …

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The negative impact of fast fashion

5 November, 2022 by Ella Palmer

Clothing retailers coined the term “fast fashion” in the late 1990s. The phrase describes the rapid turnover of designs in the fashion industry. A fast fashion retailer can receive new designs from a fashion designer, turn them around in a matter of weeks, and get them into their stores.  The term implies that fashion trends …

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Grand jury declines to indict Emmett Till accuser Carolyn Bryant Donham

14 August, 2022 by Ella Palmer

In Mississippi, a grand jury has opted not to indict the white woman whose allegations led to the lynching of African American teenager Emmett Till almost 70 years ago, despite recent discoveries related to an unexecuted arrest warrant and an unreleased memoir by the woman, according to a prosecutor on Tuesday. Following more than seven …

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Fraud awareness guide 2022

2 July, 2022 by Ella Palmer

According to UK Finance’s Fraud the Facts report, fraud losses in the UK in 2021 reached a staggering £1.31 billion. Fraud has been a growing problem for some time. Still, it was exacerbated by the pandemic in 2020, as scammers could take advantage of everyone working remotely and socialising online. They also took advantage of …

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Make Space for Girls charity using the law to make parks more inclusive

10 June, 2022 by Ella Palmer

Campaigning charity Make Space for Girls says parks and public spaces don’t work for teenage girls. Most outdoor facilities in the country are primarily used by boys, leaving girls without anywhere to go. Make Space for Girls advocates that parks and public spaces should be designed with teenage girls in mind. “Facilities for teenagers almost …

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A songwriter is suing Mariah Carey over All I Want For Christmas is You

4 June, 2022 by Ella Palmer

A songwriter has waited 28 years to file a lawsuit claiming copyright infringement against Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You. Mariah Carey and her co-writer Walter Afansieff are named in a lawsuit by songwriter Andy Stone, who claims his 1989 song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Vince Vance & …

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Love Island contestants to receive inclusion training

28 May, 2022 by Ella Palmer

Love Island producer, Lifted Entertainment has expanded its duty of care protocols for season eight. Contestants on the show will receive inclusion training and hear from former Islanders before their appearance on the show. The Islanders will be offered video training and guidance ahead of the launch of the series on ITV 2. Topics covered …

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The Black Equity Organisation: A new civil rights group launches in the UK

24 May, 2022 by Ella Palmer

An organisation dedicated to advancing justice and equity for Black people has been launched in the UK. Some of Britain’s most influential Black figures from business, law, the arts, and social justice founded the Black Equity Organisation (BEO), including David Lammy MP, David Olusoga, Karen Blackett, Dame Vivian Hunt, and Kwame Kwei-Armah. The hope is …

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Lizzo documentary coming to HBO Max

19 May, 2022 by Ella Palmer

Popstar Lizzo will be the subject of a new documentary coming to HBO Max later this year. Lizzo announced the project at Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront in New York. Directed by Doug Pray (exec producer of HBO’s The Defiant Ones), the documentary follows Lizzo’s meteoric rise to fame from her humble beginnings. Her success, love, …

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YouTube unveils content from the Black Voices Fund

17 May, 2022 by Ella Palmer

Five new original projects are coming to YouTube as part of its Black Voices Fund. Amongst the new projects are Recipe for Change: Amplifying Black Women. Mary J. Blige, Saweetie, Tabitha Brown, and Jackie Aina will come together to celebrate Black women’s stories, traditions, identities and experiences as they gather around the dinner table, Deadline …

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Hawaii overtourism: What is it and what can you do?

12 May, 2022 by Ella Palmer

The Hawaiian Islands are among the most popular vacation destinations in the world. They offer travellers many beautiful sites and a wide variety of activities to enjoy. Couple that with the fact that Hawaii is the most popular travel destination in the United States, and you’ve got a recipe for overtourism. Hawaii’s nickname is the …

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Rihanna shares self-care secrets

8 May, 2022 by SandraD

Rihanna shared her self-care routine on social media at the weekend, which included items from her Fenty Skin line. She captioned her post “, And that’s on self care bih.” Her hair is wrapped up in a towel, and she is wearing an aqua blue bra and pant set. This maternity look shows off her …

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Kim Kardashian sends a negative message about body image

5 May, 2022 by Ella Palmer

Kim Kardashian turned heads at the Met Gala this year wearing the iconic dress Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang Happy Birthday, Mr President. This was to celebrate John F Kennedy’s 45th birthday in 1962. When Kim she optioned to wear the dress, it didn’t fit her, so the reality star set about losing weight …

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Will Smith blamed for the attack on Dave Chappelle

4 May, 2022 by SandraD

People have taken to social media to blame Will Smith for the attack on comedian Dave Chappelle. Dave Chappelle was performing at the Netflix is a Joke: The Festival when an armed man attacked him on Tuesday night at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl arena. Audience videos show the man running onto the stage and tackling …

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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars – Queue the think pieces

28 March, 2022 by SandraD

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the Oscars for joking about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance, and now the world is divided. Rock referenced Pinkett Smith’s bald head and joked, “Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it.” Jada was diagnosed with alopecia in 2018 and has been open about her struggles …

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Jamal Edwards, SBTV founder, dies aged 31

21 February, 2022 by Pasha O

Music entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards has died, aged 31. Jamal Edwards founded SBTV, an urban music platform where artists like Dave, Ed Sheeran, and Jessie J gained recognition. He was the son of Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards, who described him as an “inspiration” to many whose “legacy lives on”. Edwards leaves behind …

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The growing conversation surrounding anti-white sentiment: Racism versus racial discrimination

11 February, 2022 by Ella Palmer

The discussion about anti-white sentiment has been gaining momentum in recent times. Many people are now considering the difference between racism and racial discrimination regarding how they impact white individuals.  What is racism? Racism is broadly defined as a belief that one race or group of people is superior to another. It is often based …

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Vigil held for Ella, who died from chronic asthma due to air pollution

24 January, 2022 by Pasha O

A nine-year-old girl who died from chronic asthma brought on by polluted air in Lewisham has been remembered at a vigil. In February 2013, Ella Kissi-Debrah, who lived in Lewisham just 25 meters from the South Circular Road, passed away after suffering dozens of acute seizures over three years. As a result of a second …

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bell hooks: Author and feminist dies aged 69

15 December, 2021 by Ella Palmer

bell hooks, the activist, poet, feminist and author, died on 15 Decemberat her home in Berea, Kentucky of an undisclosed illness. She was 69. She was surrounded by friends and family at the time of her death. Her niece, Ebony Motley, posted a statement on Twitter confirming the news of her death. “The family is …

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Broadcasters agree to stop using the catch-all BAME acronym

8 December, 2021 by Pasha O

UK broadcasters have made a commitment to end the use of the acronym BAME “wherever possible” in favour of specificity, as recommended by a report from the Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity. In a rare joint press statement, the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Viacom-owned Channel 5 said they will all try and move …

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