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  • Whistleblower Awareness Week 2025: Landmark moments and the battles ahead

    Whistleblower Awareness Week in the UK marked significant developments advocating for better protections for whistleblowers. Key discussions occurred in Westminster, highlighting the need for stronger rights and increased accountability, while focusing on banning NDAs to silence victims. Despite progress, challenges like covert retaliation persist, necessitating further reforms and support for whistleblowers.

  • From the Boardroom to the Breadline: How Workplace Discrimination Undermines Black Social Mobility

    Workplace discrimination is pushing Black women out of jobs and into poverty, threatening their social mobility and wellbeing. This blog explores how toxic leadership, racial bias, and systemic barriers are undermining progress, and what must change to ensure Black women are supported, not sidelined, in their careers.

  • Blackness Beyond Borders – Part One: The Diaspora’s Critical Role in Africa’s Next Economic Chapter

    Matthew Ainembabazi highlights the paradox of educated African youth, many of whom drive Uganda’s bodaboda motorcycles despite holding degrees, facing high unemployment rates. With rising entrepreneurship, Africa’s market presents vast opportunities for investment. However, challenges remain, as many small businesses fail. The Black Diaspora’s potential investment could transform this landscape.

  • Thriving in Your 30s: A Celebration, A Conversation, A Challenge

    Bounce Black founder Nikki Adebiyi invites everyone to “Thriving in Your 30s: A Celebration and Conversation” happening on June 28, 2025. This event aims to explore experiences of entering one’s 30s with intention and joy. Alongside, the “#BounceBlack30for30 Challenge” will guide participants through 30 days of growth-focused daily activities, promoting community and personal flourishing.

  • Africa Beyond Crisis: How the Diaspora Can Help — Country by Country

    Africa faces complex challenges that vary across regions, with the diaspora playing a crucial role in supporting change. The guide outlines practical ways for individuals to engage, emphasizing the importance of solidarity, accurate narratives, and grassroots funding. Collective action is essential for healing and justice across the continent.

  • Understanding Africa’s Crises: A Call to Action for the Diaspora (Part 2)

    The second part of the series highlights Africa’s diverse challenges, including political repression, economic struggles, and climate crises across various nations. It emphasizes the importance of support from the diaspora in advocating for justice, community-led solutions, and amplifying local movements, stressing Africa’s interconnected struggles and resilience amid ongoing crises.

  • Understanding Africa’s Crises: A Call to Action for the Diaspora

    The blog highlights urgent humanitarian crises across Africa, from Sudan’s civil war to economic struggles in Ghana. It encourages the diaspora to transform concern into commitment by advocating for justice, supporting local initiatives, and amplifying African voices. Global solidarity is vital to address interlinked challenges and foster progress.

  • Witnessing History: An Afternoon with President Obasanjo and The Decolonisation of Africa

    Nikki Adebiyi reflects on attending a screening of “The Decolonisation of Africa,” showcasing the documentary’s exploration of Africa’s history and liberation. Featuring insights from notable figures like former Nigerian president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the film emphasizes the significance of reclaiming narratives and understanding the links between Africa and its diaspora, urging viewers to continue the…

  • ROOTS: Career Foundations Programme Launch Event Recap

    On April 17th 2025, the Bounce Black team launched the ROOTS: Career Foundations Programme at Mentivity House, aimed at empowering Black students and recent graduates. The event featured inspiring speakers, including Judge Peter Herbert OBE, and focused on community and navigating professional spaces. Participants engaged in discussions, networking, and enhancing their personal brands.

  • Call to Duty: Fighting Back Against Organised Harassment

    Surveillance programs, like the Patriot Act and FISA, have expanded government reach, leading to the monitoring of countless innocent civilians globally. Individuals may be unjustly targeted and placed on secret watchlists without due process, resulting in harassment and repression. This growing issue threatens human rights, requiring urgent public awareness and action.