Yemzi: The Fashion & Lifestyle Brand Championing Black Britishness
Yemzi, the fashion and lifestyle brand created by Elizabeth-Yemi Akingbade, faces both the uncertainty of future inclusivity and the enjoyment of exploring Black Britishness.
How To Ease Yourself Into Slow Fashion
With summer around the corner, we’re all tempted to re-stock our wardrobes with insta-ready pics and thirst traps :eyes:. But instead of grabbing a fleeting trend from fast fashion stores, get creative and explore fashion in a more sustainable and unique way!
Blue Corridor 15: Navigating The Passageways of Black Womanhood
The granular magic of Blue Corridor 15 allows it to transport any former state school pupil instantly back into their secondary school classrooms. Showcasing a touching portrayal of the delicately tense relationship between light-skinned and dark-skinned Black women cast through an almost carefree lens of adolescence.
International Women’s Day Spotlight on Samantha Russell: Challenging the norm of fast fashion with T E N S Studio
T E N S Studio was founded by Samantha Russell, a Black artist who returned to her creative roots after teaching for ten years. Within the three months between obtaining a space at Holdrons Arcade and opening to the public, Samantha and her business partner at the time learned how to bring their creations to life…
International Women’s Day Spotlight on It’s a Continent Podcast: Challenging misconceptions and making African history accessible
With a touch of shade, satire and sauce, It’s a Continent Podcast shares rich and bountiful histories from each of the different nations, reminding people that Africa is not a country, it’s a continent. Co-hosts Astrid Madimba and Chinny Ukata, who celebrate their first anniversary this week, have already risen into the rankings as one of Spotify’s Top 25 History podcasts.