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F1: The Academy - The tech driving women's toughest motorsport

We speak exclusively with an engineer who works with one of the stars of F1: Academy, discussing how tech is breaking down barriers in racing

Why African Women's Football Deserves Your Attention Post WAFCON - SEASON zine: Fashion + Football

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Vivianne Miedema crowned BBC Women's Footballer of the Year - CBBC Newsround

Women's Super League star Vivianne Miedema has been crowned BBC Women's Footballer of the Year! Arsenal's Miedema, who finished runner-up in the vote last year, is the WSL's all-time leading goalscorer. The Netherlands striker was shortlisted alongside Chelsea's Sam Kerr, Paris St-Germain's Ashley Lawrence, Barcelona's Alexia Putellas and Caroline Graham Hansen.

What in the World - Why do female footballers get more ACL injuries? - BBC Sounds

Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds.

The ancient computer that simply shouldn't exist - BBC REEL

Sweden's sweetie tradition that prevents tooth decay - BBC REEL

India's ancient martial art feared by the British Raj - BBC REEL

How to rewire your brain - BBC REEL

Why Sweden is proud to have the world's highest taxes - BBC REEL

Japan's ancient secret to better cognitive memory - BBC REEL

Bring Them Down - FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Bring Them Down's rustic setting is secluded - but in spite of this, the film certainly doesn't lack in dramatic moments.

BBC News - Talking Movies, Oscar Nominations Countdown: Wakanda Forever

Will 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' get a Best Picture nomination?

Hilarious, But Playing It Safe - Clean Slate (TV Review) - FILMHOUNDS Magazine

FacebookTweet When the late TV kingpin, Norman Lear, execs a project, you know you're in...

Black Cake: "We can be leads and plot drivers"

Disney+ releases Black Cake starring Mia Issac and Chipo Chung. Looking at family secrets, race and the past and present it is a compelling watch. Interviews with author and showruner.

Wakanda Forever and the 'Black Panther effect' on Hollywood

When Black Panther hit cinemas in 2018 it was a global phenomenon that mesmerised audiences. It was Marvel's first film with a predominantly black cast, their first superhero film with a black lead and was hailed by many as revolutionary.

Silently Powerful - The Village Next to Paradise (London Film Festival 2024)

The Village Next to Paradise is a drama that pulls at your heartstrings, a powerful story of hope and determination.

Jackpot! (Film Review)

Jackpot! isn't perfect, but the stunts, high energy and chemistry between Awkwafina and Cena make it a pleasant watch.

Queenie (TV Review) - FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Queenie may not strike a chord with everyone, but the depiction confronting trauma with a character of an ethnic minority feels major.

This is Us: 2022's most anticipated TV finale

After six years, This is Us is about to end. Kesewaa Browne explores how a 'very simple story' became a number one TV hit.

Red Pitch: Friendship, footie and funny moments

Through a Twix bar and a tropical juice box get a glimpse into Omz, Joey and Bilal's worlds in Tyrell Willams's Red Pitch.

Have women got the kit they deserve?

The women's game is booming - and that's reflected in the super-stylish and functional strips. It's a far cry from what female players used to have to endure, writes Kesewaa Browne.

@ Lyric Hammersmith: School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Lyric Hammersmith's 'School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play takes it's audience 3000 miles away from hectic London to Ghana.

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"Chadwick Boseman made me feel like I could be a hero too"

Chadwick Boseman's role in Black Panther inspired young black people around the world. As T'Challa, king of a fictional African country called Wakanda, he became the first ever high-profile black Marvel superhero. Boseman died unexpectedly from cancer in August 2020. We spoke to fans about how he continues to be their inspiration.

How to be the perfect K-pop fan

They're the Beatles for the 21st Century, a global pop sensation that generates mania and devotion in equal measure, and they've sold out London's O2 Arena. BTS, the South Korean seven-member boyband and pin-up stars of the K-pop genre, are performing in the UK for two nights only.

This is Us: 2022's most anticipated TV finale

For six years, NBC's This is Us has captivated fans - like myself - with its depiction of the everyday life of the Pearson family, their tragedies, and real, ugly and relatable human flaws. I started watching season one just after the show's 2016 premiere, little expecting the emotional journey it would take me on.

Brit Awards 2022: Inflo becomes the first black person to win Brits Producer of the year - CBBC...

Inflo, the producer behind some of Adele's and Little Simz tunes, has been crowned the 2022 Brit Award's producer of the year! He is the first black person to win the award and will receive his trophy at the Brit Awards on 8 February!

Black Panther: Should King T'Challa be recast? - CBBC Newsround

Thousands of Black Panther fans are asking Marvel to recast King T'Challa in the film series! An online petition calling for a new actor to play the character in the film franchise has now gained more than 50,000 signatures. Actor Chadwick Boseman played Marvel's first black superhero Black Panther and King T'Challa on the big screen but died in August 2020.

Rihanna: Singer pledges millions to climate justice organisations! - CBBC Newsround

You may have heard her songs in the charts, but the singer, Rihanna, has just promised to give $15 million (around £11 million) to climate justice organisations! Rihanna, who was born in Barbados, is making the donation through her Clara Lionel Foundation, which is named after her grandparents.

Why Asian superhero Shang-Chi could truly change the world

When, in 2018, Black Panther hit cinemas, it grossed $1bn worldwide and brought Marvel Studios its first ever Oscars. But its impact was about more than money and awards - with a predominantly black cast and crew, led by star Chadwick Boseman and director Ryan Coogler, it sent a message to Hollywood that there was a huge thirst for black stories that was still not being properly catered for.

Newsbeat Documentaries - Sickle Cell: Fighting for Care...

Why do some people feel that sickle cell disease isn't taken seriously?

Newsbeat Documentaries - Has Black Lives Matter changed black hair care?

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Tim Westwood - Abuse of Power

Follow-up investigation into the DJ reveals five new allegations of sexual misconduct. ... Follow-up investigation into the DJ reveals five new allegations of sexual misconduct. 30 mins Available for over a year

Tim Westwood - Hip-Hop's Open Secret

Follow-up investigation into the DJ reveals five new allegations of sexual misconduct.

I'm a Celebrity 2021 to return on Tuesday after Storm Arwen - CBBC Newsround

ITV has confirmed that I'm A Celebrity...Get Me out of Here! will return on Tuesday! The show was cancelled for a third day running on Monday following significant damage to the set during Storm Arwen. Celebrities were removed from the set at the weekend due to "technical difficulties caused by extreme weather," ITV said.

Sickle cell: 'Did our son have to die to change things?'

Sickle cell disease is the fastest-growing genetic condition in the UK but some feel the illness, which mostly affects black people, isn't taken seriously. Nurse Gildé Nsianguana has the condition and has interviewed the parents of Evan Nathan Smith for Radio 1 Newsbeat.

Check out these funky Christmas lights designed by kids! - CBBC Newsround

Take a look at these adorable Christmas lights, designed by children in Fife and London.

'There were no avatars like me so we made a game'

When graphic designer Yvonne and her daughter Alyssa realised there was a lack of representation of black characters in videogames they decided to create one called Frobellles. It is a dress-up game that aims to empower young black girls and improve representation in gaming.

TikTok baker's tips for getting into business

A young baker who says his business has boomed during the pandemic has urged other would-be entrepreneurs to "put in the work" because "you can do a lot more than you think you can".

Why has this school changed its logo?

One of the most memorable moments of the UK Black Lives Matter movement was the statue of slave trader Edward Colston being toppled in Bristol. It was dramatically pulled down by protesters in June 2020 and has since caused the local community to consider its links with the controversial 17th century businessman.

How to get your dream job

The UK's unemployment rate has risen to its highest level in five years. Some sectors have been hit harder than others and during the pandemic more than half the drop in the number of employees has been among the under-25s. Kike Oniwinde and Brontë King run networking and support groups.

'When my name was butchered at school it made me feel different'

By Kesewaa Browne BBC News Yewande Biala, from Love Island 2019, says having her name mispronounced feels "malicious". When she appeared on the show, Yewande says Lucie Donlan asked if she could call her something different. Lucie had trouble saying Yewande's name and says that asking to use an abbreviation was a "term of endearment".

'People were shouting revolution'

The spotlight fell on Bristol's history as a slave port this year when Black Lives Matter protesters toppled a statue of slave trader Edward Colston in June. But for many in the city, an event in more recent black history - the "Bristol riots" in the St Pauls district 40 years ago following a police raid - were a defining moment.

I May Destroy You star supports black hair code

A black hair code has been created by a group of campaigners to try and end discrimination against people from African and Caribbean backgrounds. Schools and workplaces are being encouraged to sign up to the Halo code which supports students and staff to wear their Afro hair how they choose to.

How students can get home for Christmas

Many university students across the UK are due to return to their homes for the Christmas period. They are being encouraged to take Covid tests and reduce their social contact before travelling back. The BBC's Kesewaa Browne and Paige Neal-Holder explain how students can get back safely this Christmas break.

Back to school: The new normal

After months of virtual learning, some schools have now reopened their doors to pupils. But with the ongoing risk of coronavirus, what does the average school day now look like? Students from five different countries tell us what measures their schools are putting in place to keep them safe, and how these new rules are affecting them.

Sickle Cell and Shielding - BBC 3 Counties Radio by kesbrowne01

I reported for BBC Look East on TV, and the package was later reversioned and used on BBC 3 Counties Radio.

Kesewaa Browne on LinkedIn: #bbcnews #sicklecell #shielding | 14 comments

Last week my report on Sickle Cell and Shielding aired on BBC Look East. Telling children's stories can be a large responsibility, so it was an honour ... 14 comments on LinkedIn

'I protested because racism is a pandemic'

After a weekend of protests around the UK following the death of George Floyd, we spoke to three people about why they decided to attend rallies and how the killing has resonated so much with people outside of the United States.

'Men can't say their lives have been destroyed by grief'

Mark and Marco explain what their lives have been like since losing their partners.

Stranded pair 'don't know' when they will return

Two Londoners who have been "stranded" in Argentina for three weeks say they still have "no idea" when they will be able to get home. Alisha Malhotra and Niraly Jadeja have been trapped in Córdoba since the country went into lockdown, and are relying on others for food and money.

The pioneering nurse behind new hospital's name

When a new community hospital named after pioneering nurse Mary Seacole opened in Surrey this month, it marked a victory long in the making for Patrick Vernon. Patrick, a former NHS manager, has long campaigned for greater recognition for Seacole, a Jamaican-born nurse who cared for wounded British soldiers during the Crimean War.

Why is it hard to talk about our pain?

Chris who lives with the disease wants to create conversation about the condition.

How angry are you?

BBC Stories and Newsbeat went to Cheltenham to ask people what makes them angry, and what they want from politicians.

The black history you might not learn at school

Black History Month is celebrated in the UK every October. As this year's celebration comes to a end, here are four lesser-known historical figures who helped shape multicultural Britain. Poet, dramatist, and broadcaster Una Marson made history by becoming the first black woman to be employed by the BBC.

'What I wish people knew about my diabetes'

On World Diabetes Day, three people talk about what it's like to live with the condition and what they wish people knew about it. April Catherine Rose has type 1 diabetes, meaning her body doesn't produce the hormone insulin and can't properly control the amount of sugar in her blood.

The rise of vegan fast food

What's behind the trend, and can vegan food be 'junk food'?

Inspired by Princess Eugenie: We're proud of our scars too

For her wedding, Princess Eugenie made a point of wearing a dress that showed off - rather than hid - a scar left over from a childhood operation. Her declaration that "you can change the way beauty is" has proven an inspiration to many.

Is there a racial 'double standard'?

Raheem Sterling has accused the press of helping fuel racism, but does this fit with people's experiences?

Cloud of smoke covers Mexican city

A massive cloud of thick black smoke engulfed the city of Toluca after a warehouse fire.

'I wanted wedding dress to show my scar'

The Dress. For many brides what to wear on their big day is one of the most important decisions they'll make. Ivory or white? A-line or mermaid? Long or short? Fitted or puffy? But for Princess Eugenie there was an extra factor at play.

The secret to a good deal

A car salesman, estate agent and divorce lawyer have some tips that might just help end May and Trump's stalemates.

The battle of the Christmas adverts: what's the magic formula?

Only when I stopped training, did my symptoms return

Cecile lived with painful symptoms of endometriosis for years. Then she found running.

Review - Tenet: Twists, turns and time inversion|4/5 ****

Tenet takes us from the present, to the future, to the past and back again Action packed from the beginning, Christopher Nolan's latest release, Tenet, has gradually become 2020's most awaited film. The stakes are high. It is the first major film to be shown in cinemas since the coronavirus pandemic.

Loughborough students nominated for most influential woman at university

The website has shortlisted outstanding female students from over 25 universities in the UK and now the public has the chance to vote.

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