Changing black men’s attitude towards prostate cancer
There is a potential silent killer on the loose on the streets of the UK that disproportionately attacks Black men. This potential invader, prostate cancer,…
Celebrating the Life of Theobald Derrick Bonaparte: 6 August 1957- 11 March 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of The Late Great Theobald Derrick Bonaparte, aka DJ Happy Smiles, a beloved husband, brother,…
Diane Abbot and the Conservative race row
Perhaps one of the most stand out points in the recent race row over Frank Hester’s comments about the Labour MP Diane Abbot is that…
Florida’s attempts at rewriting Black history insults Blacks everywhere
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSanti-monious has opted to bare his fascist teeth to the country as his administration pushes ahead with the curriculum targeted to middle…
Britain’s Black food business and short-sightedness
A few months ago, I wanted to purchase a few items from a Caribbean convenience store in Birmingham, UK, only to find that the shop…
My folklore story
When I was a child, my parents told stories of strange creatures doing strange things and even making strange and unusual sounds. I listened intently…
Increasing numbers of Black students attending UK universities
Not all statistics relating to Black people in Britain are necessarily negative. Although it is often stated that there are disproportionate numbers of Black people…
The primary education trajectory
Now that school is out and teachers are ready for a long break, the challenge we still haven’t fixed is the broken education system. I…
Windrush Generation at 75: From great expectations to struggles of survival
 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Windrush Generation and the commemoration of the symbolic event in 1948, when the ship MV Empire Windrush,…
Protect what’s left of the birds
Welcome to the vibrant and captivating twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago, where the enchanting beauty of nature meets the rich tapestry of Caribbean…