Childlessness in Literature

Childlessness in Literature

A few months ago I was asked if I’d take part in Chester’s Story House Literature book review session about Childlessness in Literature. Well you know me enough to know that I said yes. The session was to be chaired by Dr Dawn Llewellyn, with Andy Harrod – a PhD...
BHM – Meet Bessie Coleman

BHM – Meet Bessie Coleman

Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an early American civil aviator. She was the first African-American woman and first Native American to hold a pilot license. She earned her license from the Fédération...
BHM – Meet Angela Davis

BHM – Meet Angela Davis

“The system tried to put her on trial and she said no I’m going put you on trial” Angela Yvonne Davis (born January a26, 1944) is an American political activist, philosopher, academic, scholar, and author. She is the author of over ten books...
My week in the media

My week in the media

What a week…. Tuesday the 12th, I was quoted in the Guardian newspaper after being interviewed by Ammar Kalia for an article titled ‘It is devastating’: the millennials who would love to have kids – but can’t afford a family’  Wednesday the 13th, I had an IG live...
Black History Month – Meet Tracee Ellis Ross

Black History Month – Meet Tracee Ellis Ross

“I don’t say I look my most beautiful, I FEEL my most beautiful…” For Black History Month it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to the American actress, singer, television host, producer and director, Tracee Ellis Ross who is known for her lead roles in the...
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021

Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021

Baby Loss Awareness Week is held annually from 9 to 15 October, being a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or soon after birth.  It’s an opportunity for bereaved parents, family members and friends to commemorate the...
1 in 5 with Geeta Pendse

1 in 5 with Geeta Pendse

I went to bed smiling and woke up with the same smile after my interview with journalist and presenter Geeta Pendse yesterday evening. Geeta is working on a podcast which aims to give a voice to women who are childless by circumstance or by choice and graciously asked...
Black History Month: Meet Bell Hooks

Black History Month: Meet Bell Hooks

Bell hooks or Gloria Jean Watkins was born September 25, 1952 and has basically been an intersectional feminist ever since. She is most well known for her feminist theory that recognizes social classifications (e.g., race, gender, sexual identity, class,...
Black History Month: Meet Claudia Jones

Black History Month: Meet Claudia Jones

So, I’m kicking off BHM this year with re-introducing an inspiring women who I came across for the first time last year. Claudia Jones (21 February 1915 – 24 December 1964), was a Trinidad and Tobago-born journalist and activist. Now you know that I have to give a...