Full article first published on Black Ballad (paywall) on 4 October 2025 My name is Annique Simpson, and I’m a Twitter addict. Seriously. Despite a busy ‘real’ life, I regularly find myself spending hours on the social media platform, checking my timeline for the latest gossip and memes, chatting with friends and posting random stuff.... Continue Reading →
The Joys And Pains Of Changing Careers In Your Late Twenties
Full article first published on Black Ballad (paywall) on 8 February 2019. When I was 10-years-old, I wanted to be a journalist. I loved reading and writing stories, and showed plenty promise from early on. However, after a less-than-pleasant university experience and countless ‘portfolio building’ (aka unpaid) placements, I found myself in the worst position... Continue Reading →
Black History Month 2018 – My Black Sheroes
October is my favourite month. Not only does my birthday fall within its 31 days (yay me!), it’s also Black History Month in the UK. For those who don’t know, Black History Month (BHM) is an annual celebration of the experiences and contributions of Black African and Caribbean people in the UK. As a Black... Continue Reading →
