PHE LAUNCHES NEW MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR PARENTS
Most families have experienced upheaval in their daily lives during the pandemic. With children and young people now back at school or college, PHE’s new…
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They are saying black people talk too much
I was speaking to a few people over this COVID period and they say Black people talk too much, we don’t support each other and…
BBC Two commissions Saved and Remade (w/t) from Red Sky Productions
7 September 2020: BBC Two has commissioned Saved and Remade (20×30’, w/t) from Red Sky Productions, presented by Sabrina Grant. Saved and Remade (w/t) brings…
Help Black Support Organisations Survive
In a time where black support organisations are last to get support from the government and even our own community especially during covid-19 we think…
NHS encourages black communities to know their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
The NHS is encouraging people from black communities to find out if they are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes through using the…
Coupon Code – Get 10% Off your first order at the Afro Caribbean Superstore online
USE CODE ‘ACSTORE10’ FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER. At the Afro Caribbean [AC] Superstore we embarked on our mission to create a professional platform…
LSBU’s 3 step support for students affected by A-level result delays
LSBU (London South Bank University) is working hard to help any students who are affected by delayed A-Level results. This includes three support measures for…
Eva Barwis, Detective Sergeant with Sussex Police talks to us about her passion for policing and why she encourages other people from the black community to consider a career within the police
Before joining policing, Eva worked in IT. At the time, she knew she wanted to do something that felt more rewarding and coincidentally, the police…
TV doctor Dr Helen Lawal tells us how to take the coronavirus test at home
GP and television doctor Dr Helen Lawal features in a new video for the government which tells us how to take the free coronavirus test…
BLACK PEOPLE ENCOURAGED TO LOSE WEIGHT AND CUT COVID-19 RISK
BLACK PEOPLE ENCOURAGED TO LOSE WEIGHT AND  CUT COVID-19 RISK  Public Health England (PHE) has launched a major new adult health campaign, called ‘Better…
How to create a black owned business page or branding page to boost your business
A Black Owned BlackChat Page for your business is a powerful way to connect and engage with your customers and reach new customers looking for your…
BlackChat’s mission to get the Black British community helping each other
You can help shape not just the Black British community but the Black community throughout the world. Follow Fridays is BlackChat’s mission to get our community helping each…
Casting new TV woodwork competition
Talented chippies, woodwork enthusiasts and carpenters wanted for new Channel 4 competition series Good With Wood.If you love creating amazing things out of wood and…
Rare Opportunities and Vacancies
 I will post some rare opportunities for Gap Year, Graduates or those wanting to broaden their horizon.  Most of the jobs are Charity Base and…
RIP Steve Sutherland – Our very own 90’s UK Legendary DJ who blessed the world
Ex Choice Fm and Galaxy Radio DJ, Mobo Award winner,  voiceover artist, and television presenter, consistent contributor to Black British Music and all round great guy…
Pupils back in the classroom: One month on
From 1 June, primary schools and early years settings across England opened their doors to pupils in nursery, reception, year 1 and year 6 children…
Very Good News
I received this message yesterday as a member of the BYP Network and thought I should share it here, as it is very good news.…
NHS Frontline Staff Win YOUR Wedding 2021
 Shola Ade – Designer Wedding Planner – Press Release ___________________________________________________________________  For immediate release  Covid19 – Front Line Staff – Designer Wedding Planner…
IS THERE A PLACE FOR BLACK POLITICIANS AT THE TOP OF THE LABOUR PARTY?
IS THERE A PLACE FOR BLACK POLITICIANS AT THE TOP OF THE LABOUR PARTY? Tobi Dada writes about the lack of representation for the black…
Black Owned and powered by you!
We have been working hard over the last 3 months to upgrade blacknet, after 23 years online we have seen it all, been through it…
Therapy for black people Black Minds Matter Fundraiser smashes £400,000 goal within 30days!
After seeing the massive mental health impact the coronavirus had on Black British people and the police brutality in the US two friends from Bristol…
Essential advice on staying safe ahead of barbershops and hair salons reopening this weekend
·       Hairdressers and barbershops are starting to reopen across England from 4th July as part of the next stage of the Government’s easing of restrictions ·       Award-winning barber Mark…
Supporting People Living with Dementia in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities (JKP Blog)
Supporting People Living with Dementia in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities  BY JKP Why should anyone working in dementia care read this book? by David…
‘Nowhere to go’ – my mum had dementia and was denied a British passport
Veronica Tobias was born in the Caribbean but had lived in the UK for decades. Despite having a diagnosis of vascular dementia and a hurricane…