Tag results for: black history month
9 Black women who are making the UK a more equal place
The 1945 Pan-African Congress was one of the most important political events of the 20th century. At this event, which took place in Manchester, African, Caribbean and American...
Black history is part of the fabric of life – we should celebrate it every day
Guess what? Every month is Black History Month – or at least it should be. But behind closed doors, many question why we even need one month dedicated...
How I protect my mental peace as a Black woman in the UK
Looking after your mental health is important for everyone, but as a Black woman, the frequent examples of the violence I could encounter due to my skin colour...
Amid fresh allegations of racism in the royal family, this is what Prince Harry means by ‘unconscious bias’
The Prince has discussed unconscious bias before – back in 2020 he opened up about his relationship with the concept, and how he was forced to face up...
3 Black British women open up about travelling to their countries of heritage – and it’s so empowering
“In England, during a lesson on the slave trade, a teacher said: ‘Khadisha's surname is Thomas because her ancestors were slaves.’ I was the only Black girl, and...
Obsessed with the ‘baddie’ beauty aesthetic? You have Black British women to thank
“We never really had products that suited Black skin, so it was very hard for Black girls with darker skin to achieve that easy, breezy, you know, ‘I'm...
