Racism
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Celebrity
Nadiya Hussain says challenging the lack of diversity in TV can be “exhausting”
The Great British Bake Off star opened up about the struggle she has faced to create space for herself in a predominantly white industry.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
17 UK anti-racism charities and organisations to support now and forever
Looking for a way to be a better ally this Black History Month? Start here.
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- Lauren Geall
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TV
You need to add Small Axe to your must-watchlist, stat
The BBC series boasts the talents of Letitia Wright, John Boyega, Malachi Kirb, and many more.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
33 things to watch on Netflix that put Black people front and centre
From Ava DuVernay’s 13th to The Incredible Jessica James.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Kayleigh Dray
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No, Naga Munchetty isn’t rude for asking people to get her name right
Some tabloids have honed in on a joke between Naga Munchetty and Carol Kirkwood – for all the wrong reasons.
Podcasts
18 podcasts that focus on compelling discussions around race
Because we are all part of this conversation.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Unsolved Mysteries: Vol 2 is coming to Netflix in time for Halloween
The hit true crime series is back this autumn, and there’s an extra-special paranormal episode in the mix...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Long Reads
“Why I’m rejecting the ‘strong Black woman’ narrative”
“It is frustrating being pigeon-holed into the narrow paradigms of what people expect from a young Black woman.”
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- Dahaba Ali Hussen
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Life
Our reaction to the Breonna Taylor verdict shows us the fight is far from over
Protestors have taken to the street in Louisville, Kentucky after it was announced no-one would be charged with her death.
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- Lauren Geall
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Beauty
“How a lack of products for Black women has affected my relationship with make-up and my hair”
“Black women are constantly being told to be anyone other than themselves.”
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- Kelle Salle
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Entertainment
“Why I find Lovecraft Country's depiction of white privilege chillingly accurate”
It's a scary watch and not because of the monsters...
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- Victoria Sanusi
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Jameela Jamil highlights hidden agenda behind “crazy” Meghan Markle headlines
“Keep this in mind when you read about her, me, or really any women in the media. Especially if she has any colour to her skin.”
People
“Middle-aged, Caucasian, male”: Nadiya Hussain on her struggle to belong in the world of TV
The Bake Off star says it's hard to speak out about industry racism and a lack of diversity.
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- Anna Brech
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People
Keke Palmer’s VMA speech on racism is everything we need to hear right now
“It's our time to be the change we want to see.”
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- Anna Brech
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People
The powerful reason why tennis star Naomi Osaka is boycotting her next match
“As a Black woman I feel as though there are much more important matters at hand that need immediate attention.”
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
How we can all be better allies in the fight against racism
We, as white people, need to be better allies. That much is clear. So how can we do that?
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Celebrity
Why we mustn’t ignore Gabrielle Union’s “heartbreaking” AGT experience
“That whole [America’s Got Talent] process was really brutal.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
“I was sick of being the only Black woman in the room, so I created my own”
As the founder of Black Girls Brunch UK, Cairo Aibangbee is on a mission to empower Black women across the UK.
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- Cairo Aibangbee
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- Helen Bownass
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Why did Megan Thee Stallion have to show her gunshot wounds to be believed?
The WAP singer talks about the ‘traumatic night’ she was shot.
Opinion
“I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been asked where I’m ‘really’ from”
Anita Ghosh writes candidly about being mixed-race.
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- Anita Ghosh
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