The first time I saw a black woman with braids on BBC news I screamed; not out of horror, but out of shock, for the first time ever I saw a journalist who looked just like me on British television. For the first time ever, I felt represented as a Black Brit. Growing up, I […]
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The Pioneers The Black British experience is mainly characterised by the many Caribbean and African peoples who migrated to the UK. Black people have been living in Britain for centuries, however, Britain has been painted as a utopia that soon became a dystopia for many of the early migrants from the Commonwealth. On June 22nd […]
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“If you’re black, you’re going to die sooner than your white counterparts and you’re going to suffer from more serious diseases” – John Whyte, M.D., MPH Disturbing statement, right? Unfortunately, the quote supports a number of resources (including the NHS) that confirm that in comparisons to other cultures, people of African and African Caribbean […]
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It’s okay to go at your own pace in life. In today’s modern world it seems like we’re always trying to keep up with the joneses. We’re always trying to chase the next big thing, or even be the next big thing. Rarely do we ever take the time to go at our own pace […]
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It’s no secret that homophobia is rife in Africa and the diaspora; at large. From the one thousand and one songs we all bop to condemning gay people to death, to the fact that homosexuality is still deemed a criminal activity in most African countries, it’s safe to say that most Africans were raised in […]
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I have avoided the conversation of my relationship status around valentines day, if you follow my blog you would know I am not shy when it comes to speaking about being single. However around this time of the year I try to focus on anything and everything else to distract myself from feeling lonely. But […]
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This has to be my ultimate dessert. A rich, creamy cheesecake ticks all the boxes for me. Indulgent, mildly sweet and really satisfying whether it’s after a meal, for a celebratory occasion or just a cheeky afternoon pick-me-up. This is my seasonal take on what can be quite a summertime dessert – and just in time for […]
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Black king here. There’s a civil war that’s been raging on indefinitely and, quite frankly, I’m absolutely appalled at the two parties involved. The two demographics who are already at the bottom of society’s barrel, battling it out for no gain or reward whatsoever. Black men and black women. Sworn enemies. Snake and mongoose. Constantly […]
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3 years ago a shy but highly optimistic Black Girl started University with no knowledge of how I would survive being by myself and confused on how I could navigate through life while studying a Degree in Politics. 3 years later, I manage to survive university with less than 6 months to go before I […]
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