Black kid saves mum's life, BAFTA deny racism and Brixton traders win big
Plus: The politics of Afro hair and why grooming rules are under scrutiny across the diaspora
Hi everyone,
Happy Saturday. How’s it going?
Here are some stories that are definitely worth your attention this week. Real wins, key issues, serious developments and moments that hit close to home.
As always, we’ve pulled together the moments shaping Black life right now, in Britain and beyond.
Keep scrolling!
Good news
Bahrain Mujagata, thought to be the city's youngest licensed taxi driver, was awarded his badge on his 21st birthday
Adeyinka Adedeji appointed as a District Judge, serving in the South Eastern Circuit, based at Willesden County Court, effective from 5 May 2026
Caroline Dubois becomes unified WBO and WBC world lightweight boxing champion
Artemis II: Victor Glover returns from landmark lunar orbit as first Black astronaut to travel to the Moon
Six-year-old girl saves mum’s life after dialling 999 during brain bleed
A six-year-old in Croydon called Pearl has been honoured after calmly calling 999 when her mum collapsed with a life-threatening brain bleed. Emergency crews said her quick thinking and clear instructions helped save her mother’s life, with the child later saying she acted “because I really love my mum”.
Brixton Plaza traders win High Court fight to stop eviction
A group of 27 independent traders have secured an injunction blocking their eviction to make way for a supermarket. Through representation by Leigh Day, the ruling means they can continue trading for now, as a legal battle over their tenancy rights continues.
UK to introduce anti-racism training for midwives amid Black maternal health crisis
New national principles will require universities to embed anti-racism and bias awareness into midwifery training across the UK. It comes as Black women remain three times more likely to die during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth compared to white women.
Britain’s first Black ballerina has historic shoes restored on TV
Trailblazing dancer Julie Felix has had her pointe shoes restored decades after being excluded from a London ballet company due to racism. The shoes date back to her first professional solo; she went on to build a career in the US before returning to teach in the UK.
What else we’re reading
Remembering the Brixton Uprising of 1981, 45 years on
Black food business owner convicted after storing fish in bathtub beside toilet
‘I dropped my baby off at nursery – within hours staff caused his death’
BAFTA apologises and says its handling of n-word awards incident is not evidence of institutional racism after review
Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer accused of sexual abuse, dead at 68
UK issues Kanye West travel ban over antisemitism, leading to festival cancellation
Politics of Black hair: why grooming rules are under scrutiny across the diaspora
Reform UK says it would restrict visas for countries like Jamaica and Ghana over slavery reparations
Sadiq Khan spends £30m on late-night youth clubs in bid to prevent repeat of Clapham disorder
Leader of UK flag-raising group arrested on suspicion of causing alarm and distress
Teenager charged with murder after boy, 14, shot dead in London
‘Is calling a woman ‘auntie’ ageist harassment – or a mark of respect? It’s a trickier question than you think’ | Lola Okolosie
TikTok star Khadejah Sutherland, 26, dies after documenting stage four cancer journey
Khadejah, a popular TikTok creator who documented her cancer journey, has died aged 26 after being hospitalised. Swipe left for a statement from her team.
The Birmingham native had been living with stage four cancer since 22, which spread from her breasts to her liver and stomach.
She recently fell seriously ill after a trip to Japan and was flown back to the UK, later sharing that doctors found internal bleeding and urgent surgery was needed.
Her journey drew huge support, raising over £21,000, with many now paying tribute to her honesty and strength.
We’re thinking of Khadejah’s loved ones at this time. May she rest in peace. 🙏🏾
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