The official trailer for the BBC’s new must-watch drama Small Axe just landed
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Celebrity
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.”
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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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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?
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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Entertainment
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.
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- Helen Bownass
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Life
Are you ready for Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 2?
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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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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People
Zoë Kravitz’s response to her cancelled TV show exposes a big problem
High Fidelity has been cancelled after one season.
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- Hollie Richardson
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- Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
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“Comparing the struggles Black and Jewish people face does nothing when it comes to tackling racism”
As a Black and Jewish woman, I feel frustrated and apprehensive when my identities are pitted up against each other.
Long Reads
How hashtags have played a crucial role in Black women’s activism online
Black women are using hashtags to call for equality and expose injustices on social media, now I am doing the same
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- Rene Germain
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People
Michelle Obama explains how the racial unrest in America is impacting her mental health
“Waking up to yet another story of a Black person being dehumanised, or hurt, or killed... is exhausting”
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- Lauren Geall
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People
Rochelle Humes recalls the devastating experience of trying to “scrub her skin off” as a child
She appeared on The Talk to share her experiences.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Podcasts
15 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
Independent UK bookshops dedicated to showcasing Black authors to support now
Diverse bookshops to order online from and pay a visit when you can.
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- Megan Murray
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People
Tiffany Haddish explains why racism has made her scared to have children
“I would hate to give birth to someone that looks like me, knowing that they’re going to be hunted or killed.”
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- Lauren Geall
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Anthony is the vital BBC drama we all need to watch tonight
Anthony Walker was just 18 when he was killed in 2005. This is the story of the life he could have lived.
Food
This beautiful charity cookbook features over 100 recipes by people of colour
Community Comfort is a stunning compilation of recipes from around the world – and it’s supporting BAME families affected by Covid-19 in the UK.
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- Moya Crockett
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