Netflix’s hit is devoid of Black female actors
We are given a glimpse into his Parisian childhood through flashbacks, the first of which …
Tag: Black History Month
Why I’m uncomfortable with the term ‘BAME’ as a black person
It took some seconds for me to realise what this phrase meant and when I …
The Third Day’s Nico Parker on race, embracing her natural hair living with mum
Aside from the burgeoning acting CV, Nico is one of the most grounded and worldly …
Black Lives Matter, Bullying and Bond: October digital cover star, Naomie Harris, opens up
It’s February 2020 and I’m sitting down with Naomie Harris after her GLAMOUR cover shoot …
The UK TV and film industry has had a real problem with diversity but is that finally set to change?
Attempting to diversify British TV has been a long road, and while there are organisations …
Black History Month is vital for our children grandchildren because
Today notes the beginning of Black Background Month, a time to radiate a light on …
We discuss the myths and misconceptions surrounding black women
Over the last few weeks, has been celebrating black women’s beauty in a video series …
The changes in representation
To mark Black History Month, have created a video series celebrating black beauty. We brought …
Victoria Sanusi on letting go of ‘strong black women’ stereotypes
It wasn’t until I was 22 that I took action and sought advice. I went …
The politics of Afro hair
For so long black women have been left out of the beauty conversation – everything …
It’s time we stopped favouring one skin tone over another
Many attribute the origins of colorism to the recent histories of African chattel slavery and …
The concept of Good Hair is a nasty hangover of slavery and it’s time we eradicate it
My mum told me my hair ‘stood proud like my people’. But I didn’t want …
Ten things every black woman should know in her quest for great skin
The skincare world is a noisy one, with more products you can shake a masking …
I’ve been a beauty editor for 18 years and these are the most diverse foundation ranges I’ve found
Lancome have long been committed to representing all skin tones and this latest offering into …