Courtney WoodNov 3, 20224 minFEATURE: The palatable black girl and complexity of identity- a ‘Shea Butter Diaries’ articleCourtney Wood confronts the complexities of her identity as a black girl in the UK and speaks of the dangers of trying to be 'palatable'.
Tumi AkintemiOct 31, 20222 min'Hairitage': The history behind black hair There is a rich tapestry of history behind a black woman’s hair. Every strand, twist, lock, holds a sense of community, solidarity, and iden
Courtney WoodOct 24, 20223 minWhy I love afro beauty stores: a 'Shea Butter Diaries' article You can forget about going to Build-A-Bear or The Entertainer; trips to the hair shop were, for me, more exciting than both combined. The...
Courtney WoodNov 3, 20213 minStreet fashion trends popularised by Black culture Driven by exclusion from the predominantly rich white fashion scene, Black fashion trends have withstood the test of time.