Art historian Dr Gus Casely-Hayford will visit Ghana in November to mark the centenary of the London-based School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). Continue reading “A talk with historian Dr Gus Casely-Hayford”
Think yoga and more often than not images of Indian gurus sat in the lotus position, or lanky leotard-clad females able to touch their head with their toes are not too far behind. But one company is keen to position Black women firmly within that space and has launched of a yoga retreat that caters specifically for women of colour. Continue reading “Yoga – an alternative spiritual route for women of colour”
Ghanaian artists can face an uphill struggle attaining national recognition for their work. Although there is a visual appreciation of the craft, often art in Ghana is viewed as indulgent, expensive and not an acceptable career choice. Continue reading “Ghanaian illustrators test boundaries in contemporary art”
This arresting image of South African chorister Eleanor Xiniwe, who toured Britain as part of the African Choir between 1891 and 1893, lay forgotten for over 100 years. Continue reading “Britain’s Black trailblazers”
Enforced child marriage generally conjures up images of young girls being wed under duress to older men. But on Ghana’s Lake Volta, in the central region of the country, one charity is saving young boys from the practice too. Continue reading “Boy slaves and forced marriage on Ghana’s Lake Volta”
Here is a selection of MisBeee Writes articles that have made it into the press Continue reading “MisBeee Writes in the media – 2016”
It may not be a new phenomenon in the UK but it is refreshing to see so many second-generation Africans embracing their cultural roots and turning that appreciation into successful businesses. Continue reading “Making culture their business”
Ghanaian writer Frances Mensah Williams is due this month to launch the sequel to her book about Ghana-born Faye Bonsu and her journey of self-discovery. Continue reading “‘From Pasta to PigFoot’ Reloaded”
“If I stand here in my true authentic self, it means I stand here and am able to talk about race without having to leave my gender at the door. I stand here and talk about gender without having to leave my sexual orientation at the door. I stand here being a lesbian – part of the lesbian gay bisexual queer and intersex (LGBTQI) family – without having to leave a hidden disability at the door. Being authentic and turning up the volume on who you are means that you talk about it all. It’s a collective struggle and your struggle must be my struggle and my struggle must be yours.” Continue reading “Ghanaian gay rights activist explores intersectionality and empire”
This page aims to celebrate the various strands of creativity that contribute to our rich and colourful cultures. This covers issues related to literature, music, art, history, religion, fashion, film and theatre. Continue reading “Culture”
Luton-based cultural organisation Ghana Society UK launched a new education drive on Saturday 7 May aimed at supporting rural women and children in Ghana. Continue reading “Ghana’s rural communities inspire new UK-based education project”
It is official – products associated with dyeing and perming your hair are hazardous to your health. This is according to a five-year study of hairdressers by Black Woman for Wellness – a US-based education and advocacy group catering to African American women. Continue reading “Dyeing to fit in”
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