Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do Hi I’m Louise Hall. I’m a practising multidisciplinary artist working in London. I graduated from Arts University Bournemouth’s Fine Art course in 2020. I’m an artist who discusses different aspects of the Black British experience […]
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My Afro Hair Journey
When I went natural last year we had just entered into a lockdown that I’m sure many of us thought would have ended after a couple of months. Going natural was something I had both wanted and not wanted to do for many years. I […]
#BlackHealthMatters: Stories From Black Women To Black Women | Part 2
This Mental Health Awareness Month I’m passing the mic to two amazing Black women to hear their stories and thoughts. As mentioned in Part 1 of this “BlackHealthMatters: Stories From Black Women To Black Women” series, mental health in the Black community can be a […]
21 Books By Women Of Colour You Can Read In 2021
With all that has happened recently (and for many years), it’s important that we keep doing all we can to support women. As International Women’s Month comes to a close, we need to continue to find ways to do this beyond the month of March. […]
Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support #BuyBlack
Here are some black owned businesses you should support now and forever. Buy black and buy small.
Respect The People, Not Just The Culture
With recent events such as the death of George Floyd and the uproar from the Black Lives Matter movement, an outpour of support for black people has flooded in. The conversation reached mainstream media in ways I haven’t seen before. While this support isn’t as […]
Michelle Obama’s Netflix Film ‘BECOMING’ Teaches Us The Importance Of Telling Our Story
“If we can open up a little bit more to each other and share our stories, our real stories, that’s what breaks down barriers. But in order to do that, you have to believe that your story has value. Be vulnerable. Dare to be vulnerable.” […]
Why Black Lives Matter & What You Can Do To Support Black People
As I stand in solidarity with all black people, I say George Floyd’s words, “I can’t breathe.” The truth is black people have struggled to breathe for far too long. The years of slavery and oppression black people have faced in the past are no […]
Ethical/Sustainable Fashion Brands by Women of Colour
You have values. So should your clothes. Ethical/Sustainable fashion has been around for a long time, but it’s only now that it’s becoming a thing that people recognise not only as another trend but an actual necessity. 2019 saw a rise in people becoming more […]
6 Nigerian Authors
In celebration of the 59th Nigerian Independence Day, I’ve put together a list of 6 Nigerian authors along with a short review of some of the books and essays I’ve read (plus one author whose plays I would like to read). Nigeria is easily home […]
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