Opinion – BLAM UK CIC

Why History Should be Important to All Black People

By Michelle There are several reasons why we, as people of African descent, must engage with, be aware of, and perhaps even internalise our history. Our narratives, the histories of those before who looked like us, and the histories of our respective ethnic groups (if applicable) are all key components of the building blocks ofContinue reading “Why History Should be Important to All Black People”

My journey to loving my natural afro hair

By Mya Imadojemun Finally, at the age of twenty-one, I feel I can say truthfully that I love my natural hair. All of it. All its coils, kinks, curls and knots. I am happy with my hair but this journey has been far from simple. When I was young, all I wanted was dead straightContinue reading “My journey to loving my natural afro hair”

Bun the MBE, OBE and CBE and all other trinkets of Babylon’s Empire

By Rianna Key:OBE – Officer of the Order of the British EmpireMBE – Member of the Order of the British EmpireCBE – Commander of the British Empire In Britain we have what is called The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. It is a set of honours established by King George V in 1917Continue reading “Bun the MBE, OBE and CBE and all other trinkets of Babylon’s Empire”