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A Book That Changed my Life | Patrice Lawrence

We all hold memories of books that have sparked our imagination, but is there one special book that has changed your life? We asked the author, Patrice Lawrence to tell us  about a book that had a huge impact on her. Here’s what she shared… Black Looks: Race and Representation by bell hooks The writer who…

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Lisa Bent | Inside Out | In the Valley

The UK General Election takes place on 8th June 2017. It’s everywhere and it can’t be ignored so it makes sense that I highlight it in this month’s article. I am frustrated that we are here again so soon and I am disappointed that the Prime Minister, Theresa May didn’t want to do a live…

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Opinion | Why you should vote Labour on June 8th | Kate Osamor

Since 2010, the Conservative Government – and the preceding Coalition Government they formed with the Liberal Democrats – have pursued a regressive ideology, with disastrous effects for the levels of poverty and inequality in our society. The past seven years of austerity have hit women of colour hard. The public sector, once a progressive career…

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Finalists announced for PRECIOUS Hair and Beauty Awards

The finalists have been announced for the inaugural PRECIOUS Hair and Beauty Awards powered by PREMAE. The awards launched in January 2017 to provide a platform for women of colour who have created and launched beauty products and services, often from their kitchen tables or tablets and often while juggling other roles. The announcement was made at WahNails, Soho…