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We may not consider the UK a winter destination at first, but make no mistake as this is when the country turns magical! That’s why nothing will stop us Brits from getting out there, despite the sub-zero temperatures! I mean, why stay at home when you can marvel at snow-covered mountains and waltz through colourful […]
An annual celebration of the efforts, accomplishments and achievements of people from African and Caribbean backgrounds, Black History Month has been a part of British history for centuries. Whilst the narrative can never be fully related in a month, the time allows us to share and understand how black people positively impacted the world. For […]
Looking for something different on your next adventure in the UK? Well, look no further as we’ve handpicked some of the top-rated unusual attractions to visit in the country. From 300-year-old tea shops to poison gardens, the UK is replete with hidden, odd and unusual places to visit. The 300-Year-Old Twinings Tea Shop This […]
If there was any moment in which Malcolm X was truly awakened, it was during his Hajj in 1964. During the pilgrimage, with around 725 million Muslims from around the world, Malcolm wrote several letters to various people including his wife Betty, his sister Ella, Elijah Muhammad’s son, and his loyal assistants. Thanks to his […]
Within the National Portrait Gallery in London hangs the alluring portrait of Ayuba Suleiman Diallo. Painted by William Hoare in 1733, it portrays the impressive stature and life of an educated African Muslim and Prince, who once resided in England and influenced its people. Hailing from modern-day Senegal, Diallo’s narrative unfolds some interesting facts about […]
The holiday season has drawn to a close and many of us are starting to feel that sensation of unease and trepidation. While the season of autumn is usually a time for new beginnings, the transition can also leave us feeling slightly dreadful as the days become shorter and leaves begin to fall. The good […]
