black british culture
The Joy and Chaos of Notting Hill Carnival, in Photos
Never mind the haters – Carnival is still a place of undiluted, immaculate vibes.
Joyous Photos of a Black British Church Community
The Windrush generation built their own places of worship after facing racism in the church. Holly-Marie Cato documents one such vital gathering place.
Young Black British Women Are Flourishing on UK Radio
Thanks to new shows on Kiss and 1Xtra, the presence of Black women on air feels less sporadic and more an intra-diverse broadcasting space.
Dave Is Right: Black Britishness Deserves Respect, Not Tokenism
Meaningful representation will only come when Black Brits can tell their own stories, as he did with his powerful “Black” video last week.
Why Gospel’s Impact on Black British Pop Means So Much Now
Artists have always chucked choirs into secular music, but this latest trend holds specific meaning for the UK's west African and Caribbean diaspora.
'The Big Narstie Show' Made Me Laugh On-Set Until My Face Hurt
When the grime MC and past Noisey film host teams up with Mo the Comedian, they turn a London studio into a celebration of Black Britain.
The New Handbook for Black British Women
We spoke to the two friends who wrote, 'Slay In Your Lane', the book they wish they'd had growing up.
Sam Smith Only Just Waking Up To Racism Shows He’s Just Part of the Problem
He may have become "woke," but it's hard to ignore the fact that a man celebrated for music indebted to black culture had failed to recognize the privilege of protection that his whiteness affords him.