Words by Joké Karibo @saikiriartguide All images © Shola Illustration @sholaillustration On this artist feature we meet the amazing illustrator Shola behind the Instagram account @sholaillustration which depicts Black women in all facets of life. Her Instagram includes stories of her drawings, set to a cool soundtrack of RnB and Hip-Hop, while some show her...

On the latest episode of COLOUR OUT THE BOX PODCAST, we asked our listeners to compliment and describe Black Women, however without using the word “strong”. The results were interesting and allowed people to use other words such as beautiful, passionate and vulnerable. Further dispelling the stereotype of the always “Strong” Black Woman. – Mo...

Written by Nathan* DJ Impulse(V1) Who takes us on a journey of re-discovery and music nostalgia. Full playlist on Spotify I wasn’t a huge fan of Ms Benson’s original song. I liked the song but it wasn’t staying in my car multi disc CD player for long, (Admit it! you wanted one of those in...

Written by May* a Primary School Deputy Head, who talks about her first-hand experience of educating children during the global lockdown. Useful, practical and realistic guidance from an education professional.   “don’t beat yourself up! Parents should be proud of themselves for what they are achieving in the most challenging of circumstances. We are all doing...

Managing your mental health and wellbeing  My alarm wakes me as per usual at 6.30am, the sun is streaming through the curtains and I can hear the persistent chirping of the birds outside my window. However, I don’t move, nor jump out of bed, instead just stare at the light hanging from my celling. I...