The Breakfast Club: Radio Host Angela Yee’s list of businesses

Angela Yee is best known for being one third of the hit New York radio show, The Breakfast Club. Co-hosting alongside DJ Envy and Charlamagne, Angela has interviewed a countless number of celebrities. However hosting isn’t all she does. She owns multiple businesses. As well as her coffee brand, Coffee Uplifts People, Angela is the founder of a juice bar in Brooklyn, N.Y called Juices … Continue reading The Breakfast Club: Radio Host Angela Yee’s list of businesses

Morrisons set to ban plastic packaging on all bananas

Morrisons are set to become the first retail giant to ban plastic packaging on all of their bananas. According to the supermarket, bananas are their second most commonly bought product and their packaging will be replaced with paper bands. In a statement, Elio Biondo (banana buyer for Morrisons) said: “Bananas have their own packaging – their skins. They also grow in bunches, which generally means they … Continue reading Morrisons set to ban plastic packaging on all bananas

Ayesha and Steph Curry renew their wedding vows for 10 year wedding anniversary and Riley officiates the ceremony

Celebrating their 10 year wedding anniversary, Stephen and Ayesha Curry renewed their vows. The ceremony, which was a surprise from Steph, 33, was officiated by their eldest child Riley, 9. Taking to Instagram, Ayesha, 32, wrote: “A couple of weeks ago @stephencurry30 surprised me with the most beautiful vow renewal ceremony. He even picked out my dress for me and had it waiting. “Our big girl Riley … Continue reading Ayesha and Steph Curry renew their wedding vows for 10 year wedding anniversary and Riley officiates the ceremony

Remember Musharaf Asghar from Educating Yorkshire? He’s now a 25-year-old motivational speaker

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

Restaurants set to be banned from keeping tips meant for staff

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 releases children’s book inspired by Black history

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

Croydon rapper Jords and Jamahl Rowl launch free school uniform initiative

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

Emma Raducanu becomes the first British woman in 44 years to win Grand Slam title

Congratulations to Emma Raducanu! Making history at the US open, the 18-year-old became the first British woman in 44 years to win a Grand Slam title. Emma, who is from Bromley, London, beat Leylah Fernandez – a 19-year-old from Canada. The event marked the first major tennis final between two teenagers in 22 years. Both ladies should be so proud! Continue reading Emma Raducanu becomes the first British woman in 44 years to win Grand Slam title

New Illinois law will allow students to take 5 mental health days off school

From January 2022, students in Illinois will be able to take 5 mental health days off school. Signed by Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker, the law will allow all public school students, ages 6-17 to take the excused absences from school without needing a doctor’s note. This comes after many have raised the argument that students are under increased mental strain, especially during this time of the coronavirus … Continue reading New Illinois law will allow students to take 5 mental health days off school

Black-Owned brand ‘Guap’ is appointed as creative agency for Kurt Geiger

GUAP has been appointed as the creative agency for the luxury footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger. Founded in South-East London by Ibrahim Kamara and Jide Adetunji, GUAP is the youngest agency to work with the brand. Titled ‘Together, we move’, the media platform and shoe brand have launched their first campaign together. Founding the media platform in 2015, co-founder Kamara told Campaign: “We were two … Continue reading Black-Owned brand ‘Guap’ is appointed as creative agency for Kurt Geiger