It took a lot for me to upload this video but I only pray that I am able to effect at least one person by it. So if that is you please tweet, dm, or fb me to let me know what you think, if it helped you in any way or if you actually […]
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Autumn OOTD
For me autumns all about being prepared for anything wind, rain, sleet, or short spells of sun! Keeping it cute by mixing casual pieces with a pinch of glam is me all over, and also being always being prepared for those spontaneous really late lunches that turn into bar hopping that turn into hitting up […]
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Mental health in the black community – You are not alone!
With World Mental Health day recently passing on the 10th October it seemed only right to write a blog post on the topic of mental health, namely in the black community. It seems quite appropriate to explore such topic owing to the fact that we are currently in Black history month! Despite the evident popularity […]
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Black History Month
Black history month. Black history. Black. History. Month. Already some will start to feel uneasy, Controversial topic, offence comes easy, So be prepared to disagree, But my words come unapologetically. Black history month. A month? Our history crammed into a month? I mean we cram appreciation for parents into a day, so maybe I shouldn’t […]
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Black History Month Events
The Politics of Race in Britain and South Africa: Black British solidarity and the anti-apartheid struggle Monday 17th October, 6:30pm-8pm Wandsworth Free Booking: 020772232334 Elizabeth Williams will be discussing her book on global struggle against racism. She will talk about the solidarity of the African Diaspora people of Britain and the struggle against apartheid in South Africa […]
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Black Lives Matter UK?
Over the last couple of years, the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter has grown from a social media campaign to being the subject of media headlines throughout the world. Borne from the frustrations of seeing unwarranted police brutality against black men and women in the US, this active movement calls for action against the marginalisation of black people. […]
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You Do Not Understand
We wake to yet another hashtag, more innocent blood splattered We pray for our brothers and sisters and you reply with- “All lives matter” You do not see the pain and suffering inflicted on black lives Because you sit from a place of comfort, casually turning a blind eye You feel very little sympathy for […]
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Black Businesses
A close friend of mine sent me a post of a jewish leader criticising the black community recently. He implied that the black community do not have strong sense of community and that has resulted in a lack of black businesses, black on black crime, and blaming other races for internal problems. At first, I […]
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When Grime met black history
It’s that time of the year- Black History Month. Although we take this time to celebrate black icons, black legends, and those who pioneered black history and fought for black rights, the richness and beauty of our culture could never be restricted to just one month . Everyday there are new influences emerging into black […]
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Dutch living
If I decided to relocate and start a family, there are only two places I would consider: Canada or the Netherlands Bikes, bikes, and more bikes Please watch where you walk because a bike rider will have no qualms about running you down if you don’t adhere to the ring of their bell. There are […]
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