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Afrofuturism in Literature
Heard of Afrofuturism but not quite sure what it is? Read on to find out, and start your Afrofuturist journey today with our...
Black Girls Bookshelf
Jan 25, 20223 min read


TV Talk: Famalam
I did the TV Time so you don’t have to, this is my review of Famalam Series 3 Like the vast majority of us, I am still spending the...
Aleisha R.
Dec 20, 20213 min read


With The Fire On High - REVIEW
Elizabeth Acevedo serves up a delicious coming-of-age drama, written in prose, with a dash of following your dreams and a pinch of...
Black Girls Bookshelf
Dec 11, 20214 min read


LUSTER BOOK REVIEW (spoilers alert)
We're kicking it off with BGB's first book review - Raven Leilani's debut novel - Luster! WHO WROTE IT AND WHAT'S IT ABOUT? Published in...
Black Girls Bookshelf
Nov 8, 20214 min read


Six Times Kamala Harris showed us she's not our sis!
Feminist icon or foe? We lay it down in this article about Kamala’s cunning act Having a mixed Black-Indian woman born to immigrant...
Sage Anifowoshe (they/them)
Oct 26, 20213 min read


The Resurgence of UK Black Radio
The impact online radio stations are having on the Black British radio scene is indisputable. If there was ever a time to divert from...
Denique Akinwumi
Oct 22, 20212 min read


Fill in the Gaps: The Black History we were never taught!
Amid everything that is occurring, it is time to talk about the major achievements made by Black people, that were left out of the...
Sarah Hassan
Oct 18, 20214 min read


Welcome to Black Girls Bookshelf!!
Hey Booklovers! We're a small team of volunteers who love reading, discussing and sharing stories by Black writers and writers of colour...
Black Girls Bookshelf
Oct 18, 20212 min read


The Future Children in Need for ‘the people’ @24_4_24
This article was written in the summer of 2020. Over the weekend I experienced and participated in what can only be described as a...
Aleisha R.
Mar 22, 20217 min read


It is Okay to Be the Weird Black Girl
Condemnation (noun): the expression of very strong disapproval; censure Image credits: Shingi Rice via Unsplash For years, I have been...
Chi Ilochi
Mar 11, 20213 min read


We Cannot Be Superheroes
When most think of Black women, immediately adjectives like strength, resilience and fearless come to mind. Although we can be all of...
Sarah Hassan
Feb 4, 20212 min read


What relationship do you have with your hair?
Healthy Afro-textured hair is both beautiful, versatile and allows us to marvel in its unique creativity that was made just for us. Each...
Sarah Roberts
Feb 1, 20212 min read


Top 10 Superfruits by Jungle Bae
Hey I'm Jungle Bae, I'm a master herbalist in study and represented the UK at the United Nations NYC for veganism, eco-sustainability,...
Jungle Bae
Jan 28, 20211 min read


Why Ivorian Doll should stay in The States.
Ivorian Doll has been a rising star in the UK rap scene and now may even be set for transnational success, but where would she fare...
Mia Romney
Jan 26, 20213 min read


Being Black in America will never be enough
“Girl you overreacting, you’ll be alright. We already went through 400 years of slavery, it can’t be that bad.” But what if it is? Have...
Chi Ilochi
Jan 15, 20212 min read


Why Megan Thee Stallion needs to be protected at all costs!
The narrative of dismissing and invalidating Black womens’ trauma needs to end. If you’re active on social media, you’ve probably seen...
Denique Akinwumi
Jan 14, 20213 min read


Why the UK Afrobeats chart is so confusing?
On July 21st, 2020, the UK launched its Official Afrobeats Chart in collaboration with the music festival, 'Afronation'. Image Credits:...
Tireni Odubiyi
Jan 14, 20214 min read


Here's My 2 Pence on Black Women and Luxury
Throughout my life, regardless of what the media portrayed, I have seen Black women keep up with their appearances, whether it was...
Valerie Tobi
Jan 13, 20213 min read


Clout Chasing - Is it worth it?
Clout is a word that pops up frequently nowadays. When utilised properly it can actually be a great marketing tool in today’s...
Mia Romney
Jan 12, 20212 min read


My life is more than a hashtag. Being Black is more than a trend.
Image by Étienne Godiard | Unsplash Dear white people and white allies Being Black is not a trend. Black Lives Matter is more than a...
Tyra Adeniji
Jun 1, 20203 min read
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