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OUT NOW: I Love Me – A positive affirmations book by Marvyn Harrison
A first book of positive affirmations – perfect for building confidence and self-esteem in very...
The Bad Guys, a New DreamWorks Animation to Watch with The Kids
On April 22, 2022, DreamWorks Animation will be bringing a new action-packed comedy, The Bad Guys...
Just Announced: Dope Black Men Retreat
In collaboration with the Birch Community, Dope Black is hosting an overnight retreat from...
Great Books To Gift This Christmas
Whether they love romance, action, adventure, or a touch of self-help, books are the gifts that...
Five Things We Learned from Reading ‘Maybe I Don’t Belong Here’
Raised in Birmingham in the 60s and 70s David Harewood’s life can read as the quintessential story...
Five Books On Black Mental Health To Read
From self-help to autobiographical and fictional, these five books explore the reality of black mental health.
National Adoption Week UK – Everything You Need to Know.
National Adoption Week in England is between 18 and 24 October 2021. This year we’d like to...
The Black Vegetarian: No It’s Not A New Thing
Across the black diaspora worldwide many communities adhere to vegetarian and other forms of plant-based diets. Popular examples include the Rastafari community who follow the Ital diet, the Nation of Islam community and the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem, each of which recommend their members follow a vegetarian diet. The Coptic Christians of Egypt and the Orthodox Ethiopians also regularly abstain from consuming animals and animal “products” for fasts and specific periods…
Pause: The Cost Of Social Media Sharing
You already know the feeling of waking up to the news of an atrocity shared with you over WhatsApp, or as the result of some early morning ‘doom scrolling’ through your socials. It’s almost unavoidable. A lot of well-intentioned, yet often, uninformed or unchecked information that could be true. Lots of opinions dressed as facts.

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OUT NOW: I Love Me – A positive affirmations book by Marvyn Harrison
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The Struggles Of Being A Female Doctor In Nigeria
In most medical schools in Nigeria, there is a common saying, that girls make the better students and boys the better doctors. As sexist as this statement seems, it is the reality for most.The cultural landscape of the country often limits women from reaching the peak of their careers. The average Nigerian woman, albeit educated, is expected to prepare for family and place the needs of the family ahead of hers. This extra pressure to be the main carer in the family, to cater to her husband and children impacts her opportunity to pursue her career and hone her skills. Although, some women manage to balance this cultural pressure with their educational and career goals it is an obstacle for many.
National Adoption Week UK – Everything You Need to Know.
National Adoption Week in England is between 18 and 24 October 2021. This year we’d like to...