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London’s Wellcome Collection Closes Its Racist, Sexist And Ableist Exhibition
After 15 years of opening to the public in London, the Wellcome Collection Museum board announced the closing of one of its main exhibitions. The reason: the exhibition is “racist, sexist and ableist theories and language”. Called the Medicine Man, the exhibition is a collection of more than a million objects. It intended to give… Continue reading London’s Wellcome Collection Closes Its Racist, Sexist And Ableist Exhibition
King Charles III’s Coronation Will Be Held May 6, Says Buckingham Palace
Britain will have a coronation next summer- the first since 1953. After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, there was an instant transfer of power to her eldest child, King Charles III. At this time, officials are tight- lipped on the details. But you can count on plenty of pageantries to herald in… Continue reading King Charles III’s Coronation Will Be Held May 6, Says Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II’s Monogram To Be Replaced By That Of King Charles III
With the funeral procession over and Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest, Buckingham Palace has released a new monogram, which will appear on state documents and post boxes. According to Insider, “the monogram consists of Charles’ first initial, and the initial of his title, Rex — Latin for King — alongside a crown.” The press… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II’s Monogram To Be Replaced By That Of King Charles III
Stranded Passengers Split A $1340 Uber Ride From Paris To London After Canceled Flight
The flight cancellations and delays have been frustrating for all of us. There are so many flight disruptions that many travel experts are encouraging people to drive instead of flying – especially when you add the luggage woes. Well, it turns out that some people are listening to the experts. Four travelers decided to take… Continue reading Stranded Passengers Split A $1340 Uber Ride From Paris To London After Canceled Flight
Travel Chaos: Delta Flies From London To Detroit With 1,000 Luggage Bags And No Passengers Onboard
Amid the travel ongoing chaos happening in European airports this summer, a Delta Air Lines plane carrying only lost luggage was flown from London to Detroit on July 11. The company used its Airbus A330-200, which has a capacity of 380 seats. However, the 1,000 bags traveled ‘alone’ in the plane’s cargo area. Not a… Continue reading Travel Chaos: Delta Flies From London To Detroit With 1,000 Luggage Bags And No Passengers Onboard
Senior Citizens Escorted Off Air Canada Flight By Armed Police For ‘No Reason’
A pair of senior citizens were escorted off of an Air Canada flight by armed police for “no reason,” Richard Brailey, 71, along with his 66-year-old wife, Patricia, had just completed a three-week long trip through Canada. The couple had taken their seats and were waiting for take-off. According to the couple, armed police and… Continue reading Senior Citizens Escorted Off Air Canada Flight By Armed Police For ‘No Reason’
TOWIE Stars Kicked Off Flight For Vaping And Refusing To Mask Up
Cast members of British reality series The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) were booted from an Air Europa flight from the Dominican Republic after smoking electronic cigarettes and refusing to put on face masks. According to Mirror, Pia Grace Smith, one of the stars of the show, took to her Instagram Stories to talk about… Continue reading TOWIE Stars Kicked Off Flight For Vaping And Refusing To Mask Up
Disabled Passenger Left Stranded On Plane When Staff Never Showed To Help Her To Her Wheelchair
Victoria Brignell, a wheelchair user, was left stranded for 95 minutes on a British Airways flight, according to Insider. Brignell, 45, had just landed at Gatwick Airport, returning from a vacation in Malta on June 4. She was waiting for airport staff to come help her off of the plane, however, they never showed up. … Continue reading Disabled Passenger Left Stranded On Plane When Staff Never Showed To Help Her To Her Wheelchair
Girl Almost Dies During Mid-Flight Allergic Reaction After Passenger Refuses To Stop Eating Nuts
A British teen is lucky to be alive after experiencing a severe allergic reaction to nuts another passenger was eating on her flight. Joanna Jones and her 14-year-old daughter Poppy were traveling back to England from the Caribbean island nation of Antigua on a British Airways flight. They had been vacationing there with other members… Continue reading Girl Almost Dies During Mid-Flight Allergic Reaction After Passenger Refuses To Stop Eating Nuts
An Inspiration: Man Bikes From London To Lagos, Nigeria To Raise Money For Polio
Kunle Adeyanju is an inspiration to us, reminding us that you can do whatever you put your mind to. He just successfully rode from London to Lagos, Nigeria, on a motorcycle. His 8,000-mile journey through 11 countries and 31 cities took 41 days. RELATED: How To Spend A Day In Black-Owned London Adeyanju is quite… Continue reading An Inspiration: Man Bikes From London To Lagos, Nigeria To Raise Money For Polio
United Airlines Donates Flights To Import Baby Formula
United Airlines is donating flights to import more than 300,000 pounds of baby formula into the United States. According to CNN, the airline will begin flying in Kendamil infant formula on June 9, making it the first major airline carrier to donate flights to assist with the ongoing formula shortage the country is experiencing. The government announced… Continue reading United Airlines Donates Flights To Import Baby Formula
Brothers Fight Aboard Jet2 Flight After One Urinates On Other
British brothers Alfie and Kenneth Springthorpe have been slapped with a £50,000 fine for fighting aboard a Jet2 flight after one brother urinated on the other. The incident took place last month on a flight traveling from London to Crete, according to Metro. A fellow passenger on the flight who witnessed the ordeal said, “About… Continue reading Brothers Fight Aboard Jet2 Flight After One Urinates On Other
Black Panther In London: Science Museum Will Exhibit A Reconstructed Film Set Of Marvel’s Blockbuster
Fans of Marvel’s Black Panther film now have another reason to visit London. Marvel Studios is teaming up with the Science Museum to exhibit a gallery based on one of the main characters of the blockbuster film: Shuri. The princess of Wakanda, Shuri is the daughter of T’Chaka and Ramonda and the sister of T’Challa, the… Continue reading Black Panther In London: Science Museum Will Exhibit A Reconstructed Film Set Of Marvel’s Blockbuster
The Mangrove Restaurant Sparked London’s Fight For Black Rights In The 60s and 70s
If you ask older Caribbean people about The Mangrove restaurant in London, there’s a good chance they’ll get the reference, even though it no longer exists. The founder was Frank Crichlow, an immigrant from Trinidad, who opened the doors in 1968. The Mangrove was located on All Saints Row in Notting Hill, which now looks… Continue reading The Mangrove Restaurant Sparked London’s Fight For Black Rights In The 60s and 70s