TheBooksDem is spotlighting Black diasporic literature and culture [@thebooksdem]

TheBooksDem is spotlighting Black diasporic literature and culture [@thebooksdem]

2022 was a record-breaking year for the UK publishing industry, with a total income of £6.9bn – and literature is becoming more and more popularised, and accessible, to people of all generations, demographics,

George the Poet on Colonialism, Podcasts and Premier Gaou [@Georgethepoet]

George the Poet on Colonialism, Podcasts and Premier Gaou [@Georgethepoet]

Few people can talk about African independence movements using rhymes, storytelling and music – George the Poet is one of them. Chapter Four of ‘Have You Heard of George’s Podcast‘ has recently

Meet Chip N Jerk: A Flavorful Journey into a Caribbean Culinary Experience

Meet Chip N Jerk: A Flavorful Journey into a Caribbean Culinary Experience

In the bustling heart of Islington, a culinary revolution is on the horizon, and its name is Chip N Jerk. Born out of a passionate love for the rich, diverse flavors of Caribbean

Sepehr Badiei’s art celebrates the resilience of Iranian women [@badieisepehr]

Sepehr Badiei’s art celebrates the resilience of Iranian women [@badieisepehr]

‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ is the Kurdish slogan that Iranian women popularised globally following the death of Jina (Mahsa) Amini in 2022 by the hands of the police.  Visual artist Sepehr Badiei’s latest

Meet the Founder [@jashimaw] of Revolutionary Talent Management Agency, Ode

Meet the Founder [@jashimaw] of Revolutionary Talent Management Agency, Ode

There’s not a hat that Jashima Wadhera doesn’t wear. The New York-based entrepreneur is the founder of Ode, a multicultural marketing and talent management agency with an impressive and exclusively immigrant/BIPOC roster

Lewis Hamilton’s Mission 44 is Driving Change for Young Futures

Lewis Hamilton’s Mission 44 is Driving Change for Young Futures

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, is not just known for his exceptional driving skills on the racetrack but also for his passionate advocacy for social and environmental causes. One

GUAP 34: Who is Araloyin Oshunremi? [@araloyino] [@topboynetflix]

GUAP 34: Who is Araloyin Oshunremi? [@araloyino] [@topboynetflix]

Born in Illinois, raised in Hackney, and of Yoruba Nigerian descent, Araloyin Oshunremi is an actor to watch after his lead performance in season three’s critically acclaimed British television series Top Boy. Top

Afropunk 2023: what went down? [@afropunk]

Afropunk 2023: what went down? [@afropunk]

In the heart of Brooklyn, amidst the vibrant cultural tapestry of one of New York City’s most iconic boroughs, the Afropunk Festival returned in 2023 to celebrate a powerful fusion of music,

Meet 3 artists from Reframe: The Residency group exhibition

Meet 3 artists from Reframe: The Residency group exhibition

Reframe: The Residency is a free exhibition at Southbank Centre showcasing 13 works by collectives of Black artists across London, Manchester, and Birmingham. Featuring 77 collaborators in total, the exhibition, curated by Misan Harriman, responds to

flat 70’s Artist Fundraiser is supporting emerging marginalised talent [@_flat70]

flat 70’s Artist Fundraiser is supporting emerging marginalised talent [@_flat70]

flat 70 the non-profit arts organisation is hosting an artist’s fundraiser at the South London Gallery on July 26th to celebrate three years of programming. The fundraiser will run until August 23

Bet Bettencourt [@betttencourt]: from photographing sneakers, to superstars

Bet Bettencourt [@betttencourt]: from photographing sneakers, to superstars

A series of fortunate events, including a mate getting her to bypass the DICE waiting list and a security guard not noticing the camera in the back of her pants, led Bet Bettencourt’s “fan”

Thalia Gochez’s [@thaliagochez] Portraits for Polariod’s “Real Life” Campaign Are Sacred

Thalia Gochez’s [@thaliagochez] Portraits for Polariod’s “Real Life” Campaign Are Sacred

In a world where a new social media app launches every six months, Polaroid’s most recent global campaign reminds us that “nothing worthwhile should come in an instant.” The worldwide campaign, “Real