Gemma’s story is inspiring as it is influential. The 2Chic Events business and organisation began as a family-run business based in Leeds.
Marie Touray
Hi my name is Marie. I joined Heritage magazine because there’s so much to talk about regarding culture. It’s such a safe space to learn and connect with other women with the same passion for understanding different walks of life.
Tackling toxic traditions at Sikh Women’s Aid
There have been several outdated ideologies and practices which oppress Sikh women which have wrongly been associated with reflecting Sikh culture.
The woman who founded World of Love Festival
The World of Love Festival for the past six years has been the meeting ground for a diverse range of heritages and cultures.
Alopecia and ethnicity: standards, susceptibility in Black & Hispanic women
Despite diverging beauty standards across cultures, alopecia knows no boundaries. It bridges that gap between women amidst various ethnicities.
Protecting your crown: Beneath the surface of afro hair products
chemicals which are just as harmful have been recognised in countless afro hair products, from braiding hair to lotions.
Albinism – paradox of colourism
In spite of the power of colourism, albinism contradicts the privileges of light skin, so when is fair deemed too fair?
The influence of Africa Fashion Week London
Africa Fashion Week London has been a pioneer in putting African fashion on the map here in the UK.
Hijab and heritage: The experience of black Muslim women
For several Black British Muslim women, particularly those of West African heritage, identity is a layered experience.
Sonia Leong and her influence in manga art
Sonia Leong is a British award-winning artist and illustrator whose artwork in the field of Japanese-inspired manga has cemented her place in the art scene.
The women of Windrush and the legacy they built
The catalytic event of the Windrush ship entering Britain marked the start of the journeys of thousands of Caribbean women. To this day, their stories deserve recognition.