Five UK musicians to listen out for
Plamedi Mbungu
From the soulful melodies present within R&B to genre-bending production in the rap scene, this year, more than any other, British artists seem poised to top the global charts. Our…
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Just moved to Kingston? Here’s a list of affordable places to go
Packing up your bags and moving to a completely different city is by no means an easy feat and we’re in the midst of a cost of living crisis to…
What’s on in Kingston this autumn for creatives
Anize Keers
Calling all theatre fanatics and those looking for something artistic to do. This month sees a brand new production come to our local theatre, exciting pop-up markets, movie night sing-a-longs…
Books to read for Black History Month
Keita Gredzena
On October 27 to 28 the Black British Book Festival is coming back to Southbank for its third year as ‘Europe’s largest celebration of Black literature’. There will be a…
Four trailblazing Black athletes
Jørgen Helén
Athletes have always been looked up to as role models and some successful Black athletes have become symbols of Black ability and excellence. Sport was one of the first high…
On October 20 we wear red: Celebrating Black History Month at KU
Students and staff of Kingston University will be decked out in red, on October 20, as part of an anti-racism initiative. Chris Duffy from Show Racism the Red Card explained…
Black History Month: discovering Kerry James Marshall
Maurizio Kayonjo
Kerry James Marshall’s art celebrates Black culture, history, and identity, challenging the historic underrepresentation of black people in both art and society. Through his artwork, Marshall explores complex themes related…
The River’s Black History Month playlist on Spotify
In celebration of Black History Month, The River presents a curated Spotify playlist that takes you on a musical ride through the years. Our playlist spans diverse musical eras and…
Against all odds: five inspiring stories of Black women who revolutionised STEM
Caterina Magnoni
Historically, the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have mainly been occupied by men, with women, in particular women of colour, facing challenges in their pursuit of scientific…
Liveblog - Celebrating Black History Month 2023
Holly Kingham
October is Black History Month. The theme this year is ‘Saluting our Sisters’ – honouring the contributions of black women to society. Follow our live blog for all the latest…