I’ve had the same editor since 1967. Many times he has said to me over the years or asked me, Why would you use a semicolon instead of a colon? And many times over the years I have said to him things like: I will never speak to you again. Forever. Goodbye. That is it. Thank you very much. And I leave. Then I read the piece and I think of his suggestions. I send him a telegram that says, OK, so you’re right. So what? Don’t ever mention this to me again. If you do, I will never speak to you again

Maya Angelou on the joys of being edited

See the story of Carnival through the 1980s from its roots in Trinidad’s streets to the contested, defiant celebration it became in the heart of London. It is a story of craft and community, of migration and memory, of a culture that refused to be erased.

Watch in full:
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Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.

Yes, we can. 👏🏾
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Impossible to disagree with a single word that Ben Rhodes (Obama era NSC official) is saying here:

Facial recognition error prompts police to arrest Asian man for burglary 100 miles away Exclusive: Alvi Choudhury claiming damages against Thames Valley police after biased technology confused him with man looking ‘10 years younger’

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TLC, En Vogue, & Salt-N-Pepa Perform At The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards YouTube video by iHeartRadio

My sisters are pushing it real good.

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Getting the right four seconds of a shot can be tricky. It’s usually the difference between something that holds together and something that doesn’t.

#filmmaking #filmediting #storytelling #cinematography #postproduction #shortformvideo #filmsky

Happy 82nd birthday to the legendary Diana Ross.

Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

Join the queue: Jurors found that Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, owner of YouTube, intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the 20-year old's mental health.

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Start Making Video with Descript You’ve been gifted 50% off two months of Descript Creator. See how editing video can be as easy as typing.

I really love creating videos with DeScript. It’s so intuitive. It makes producing quality video projects as easy as editing a Word document. Brilliant! #videoediting #videoproduction

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You could say that Rock n Roll was born 111 years ago today in Arkansas, but probably not where you'd think. Before there was a Chuck Berry or Little Richard, there was those who wanted to be like her.

Rosetta Nubin better known as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of Rock was born on this day

Indie Novella are open for submissions.

They’re looking for stories rooted in identity, shaped by adversity, and centred on voices too often left out of the conversation. #booksky

Find out more and submit:
www.indienovella.co.uk/submissions

Cheikh Anta Diop Explains Who Built the Pyramids (1986) | Full Interview YouTube video by Black Diaspora Cinema

Cheikh Anta Diop Explains Who Built the Pyramids (1986) | Full Interview
youtu.be/dYgr5aebt64

LinkedIn updates its Feed algorithm A series of revamped systems will cater more effectively to user interests and better understand contextual relevance.

LinkedIn: “We’re rolling out a new advanced ranking system, powered by LLMs and GPUs, that better understands what a post is actually about and how it relates to a member’s evolving interests and career goals.” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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DNA Doesn’t Lie (2026) | Egypt’s African Roots Revealed YouTube video by Black Diaspora Cinema

📽️🎬 I should have stayed off camera!

DNA Doesn’t Lie (2026) | Egypt’s African Roots Revealed
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£12K Pension? 7 Safe Countries to Retire in for Black LGBTQ+ Brits YouTube video by BGB

Experimenting with video storytelling using archival film, stock footage, generative AI, and created scenes. This project on safe retirement for Black LGBTQ+ Brits on a modest budget was produced and edited entirely with InVideo (affiliate link): invideo.sjv.io/c/7039576/88...

youtu.be/alNnx-ht988

Wunmi MOSAKU shining.

🎬 Wunmi MOSAKU shining.

Decolonise editorial control. Publish in Africa.

Submissions are open at Screen Door Press, edited by Crystal Wilkinson. Selected manuscripts receive a $5,000 advance and a book contract. Deadline: April 20.

Submit here: screen-door-press.paperform.co

#BlackWriters #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersOpportunity

£12K Pension? 7 Safe Countries to Retire in for Black LGBTQ+ Brits YouTube video by BGB

Can any Brit seriously live on a UK state pension of £12,000 a year anywhere in the world?
youtu.be/alNnx-ht988

#relocation #addblackgaysky #addtoblacksky #travel #pension

VW to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 amid Trump tariffs and falling Chinese sales Car group reports 54% drop in pre-tax profits as it says Iran war could affect demand for Audi and Porsche brands

Words fail me.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

George Padmore Institute - Challenging Britannia: Black British Women Speak Volumes The latest book published by the GPI is now available to purchase.

Featuring public interviews with seven pioneering Black women who have shaped the arts and also carved out opportunities for the next generation. Part of The George Padmore Institute's archive. 🙏🏽✨️ www.georgepadmoreinstitute.org/news-and-eve...

Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason (Official Music Video) YouTube video by Tracy Chapman

Dang. We've got storms coming our way. Fav song of ours...
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Full Barack Obama speech at Jesse Jackson memorial: 'His voice calls on each of us' YouTube video by USA TODAY

Ever find yourself wondering what presidential sounds like? Remember this: “Send me, Lord.”

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Beyond Literature Borders Grants for New International Projects Speaking Volumes is partnering with the British Council for the second iteration of Beyond Literature Borders. Once again small, UK-based arts organisations wi…

Grants for diverse-led UK literature organisations.

Speaking Volumes & British Council offer 5 x €7,000 for international collaborations with partners in 43 ODA countries.

Residencies, festivals & translation eligible. Projects to conclude by 31 May 2027.

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She Broke Every Rule to Save Her Daughter – Lingui, The Sacred Bonds | Full Film YouTube video by Black Diaspora Cinema

🎥 She Broke Every Rule to Save Her Daughter – Lingui, The Sacred Bonds | #Classic #African #Cinema
youtu.be/aD50_ZUY6Go

Can't wait to see whatever Al General they intend to replace Claude with so they can generate a derivative war strategy that'll most likely ruin everything and collapse our world with this war! A world war, let us say.

Do you love living in a dystopian sci-fi novel?

Hope Beats Hate: Green Party Defeats Reform and Labour in Huge Gorton and Denton By-Election Victory A concerted political and media campaign to scare voters about a “Green Menace” winning this by-election failed, reports Adam Bienkov

📌 ICYMI — Hope Beats Hate: Green Party Defeats Reform and Labour in Huge Gorton and Denton By-Election Victory

A concerted political and media campaign to scare voters…

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Racism and staffing issues factors in 'failing' maternity care, report finds The interim report has identified problems

"Maternity and neonatal services in England are failing too many women, babies, families and staff," said Baroness Amos, who is leading a government-commissioned review.

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God Bless the Child Live: When Billie Holiday Turned Black Economic Survival Into Jazz Standard YouTube video by Black Diaspora Cinema

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