How the Roman city of Bath welcomed an Ethiopian Emperor
It was a weekend like no other. Feeling adventurous with nothing much planned, so a weekend break to the historical city of bath sounded perfect. But what we didn’t know,…
Transatlantic Slave Trade recognised as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has officially recognised the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. Ghana’s president, John…
Top 8 historical landmarks to visit in Barbados
Barbados is a wonderful family holiday destination, providing ample opportunity to create unforgettable memories. With absolutely no shortage of things to see and explore on this beautiful Caribbean island, there’s…
How Shanghai made us feel like international superstars
New family adventures should be wonderful, unique and special, and that’s the way I’d always like ours to be! But while the vast majority of trips have been, venturing to…
Where to find Black history and culture in NYC
Travelling to New York City as a family felt like the perfect way to celebrate my 41st birthday. I was excited to explore what one of the greatest cities in…
Why Rwanda was the perfect family vacation
Travelling to Rwanda as a family has been one of our most culturally enriching vacations by far. We pursued Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, because we wanted to venture…
Why NYC was the perfect birthday treat
Family trip to New York City? Yes, most certainly yes! It’s a wonderful destination to explore as a family. Having recently turned forty-one, and if I go by the age-old…
How to NOT lose your child in NYC
Out of all the destinations we’ve travelled to as a family, New York City felt like the most unsafe place for young children to be. It’s busy, congested with people…
Emotional visit to Rwanda’s Kigali Genocide Memorial
On the 16th of February 2024, I visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda. While children are allowed to enter the memorial site including the café, restaurant and the beautiful…
Why we should stand with Diane!
Let’s continue to salute and stand by our sisters! For way too long, Black women in the public domain have been on the receiving end of verbal abuse. Abuse often…
Journalism, Representation and Black Lives Matter
As a young Black graduate, it wasn’t particularly easy for me starting out in the field of Journalism. I received a fair share of rejection letters before I landed my…
Graduation at 80- Why age is nothing but a number
Most of us wouldn’t dream of studying at the age of 80, but highly ambitious Antonette Clarke-Akalanne, saw age as no barrier when she enrolled on a MA in Black…