Tag Archives: Black

17Jun/26

Celebrating 30 Years of MOBO: The Visionary Legacy and Enduring Impact of Kanya King

June 17, 2026MusicAfrobeats, Amy Winehouse, Beverley Knight, Black, Black British music, Black British people, Craig David, Glasgow, Grime music, Idris Elba, Jim Legxacy, Kanya King, Kilburn, London, Manchester, Mobo, MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards, MOBO Awards, Newcastle, Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams, Sadiq Khan, United Kingdom, YolanDa Brownadmin

The Architect of Cultural Justice: Remembering MOBO Awards Founder Kanya King CBE

Wed, Jun 17 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Kanya King CBE, the visionary founder and CEO of the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards, passed away on June 3, 2026, at the age of 57 following a courageous battle with colon cancer. Remembered as a fearless champion and an “architect of cultural justice,” King fundamentally transformed the United Kingdom’s creative landscape by shifting Black British music from marginalized subcultures to the mainstream. Continue reading →

19Jul/23

Why are mixed race children called black?

July 19, 2023SocialBias, Black, Black people, Kinship and descent, Mixed, Multiracial people, Race, Racism, Social inequality, White peopleadmin

The term “black” is often used to refer to people of African descent, regardless of their actual skin color. This is because the term “black” has a long history of being used to describe people of African descent, and it is still the most commonly used term in many parts of the world. Continue reading →

30May/23

I am a black english gentleman

May 30, 2023Human InterestArticles, Black, Ethnic group, Etiquette, Gentleman, Gentry, Human behavior, Humans, Identity, Physical attractiveness, Race, Self-confidence, United Kingdomadmin

May 30, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Whether or not black people who are born in England are English is a complex question that has no easy answer. There are many factors to consider, such as the person’s race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture.

In the United Kingdom, the term “English” is often used to refer to people of white British descent. However, this definition is not always accurate or inclusive. There are many black people who have lived in England for generations and who consider themselves to be English. Continue reading →

18May/23

The Blackness

May 18, 2023Human InterestBlack, Citizen: An American Lyric, Color, Contents, Culture, Darkness, Light, Post-blacknessadmin

May 18, 2023 /Human Interest/ — The statement that “blackness is all colors” is a metaphor for the richness and diversity of Black culture. Black people come from all over the world, and they have a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and talents. Black culture is not monolithic, but it is united by a common history of struggle and resilience. Continue reading →