Musharaf Asghar first appeared on our screens when he was 16-years-old on the TV series Educating Yorkshire. Overcoming the challenges of having a strong stammer, Musharaf inspired not only his classmates, but the entire world when he went on his school’s stage and delivered a speech. Now 25-years-old, Musharaf is a motivational speaker and takes pride in having a stammer. He recently finished a degree … Continue reading Remember Musharaf Asghar from Educating Yorkshire? He’s now a 25-year-old motivational speaker

Bars and restaurants in the UK will no longer be allowed to keep tips meant for staff when customers pay by card. Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is set to announce plans on stopping businesses from keeping the service charge. Whilst the current legislation bans businesses from keeping cash tips meant for staff, it doesn’t ban them from keeping the tips that are paid by card. … Continue reading Restaurants set to be banned from keeping tips meant for staff

Reggie Nelson has released a new children’s book inspired by Black history. He wrote on LinkedIn: “I’ve written a children’s story as part of the amazing children’s anthology “BEDTIME STORIES: BEAUTIFUL BLACK TALES FROM THE PAST”, which is a collection of bedtime stories inspired by Black history and my bedtime story is set around the Windrush. “Writing a children’s book was actually pretty challenging, but, … Continue reading Reggie Nelson releases children’s book inspired by Black history

A new initiative called Pickni Uniforms has been launched! Jords – a rapper from Croydon – co-founded the social enterprise with his friend Jamahl Rowl. The initiative provides free school blazers to children from low income families. Families who claim free school meals in the borough of Croydon will be eligible for the scheme. Jords said, “As the well-known saying goes ‘it takes a village … Continue reading Croydon rapper Jords and Jamahl Rowl launch free school uniform initiative