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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 15h

🏴‍☠️ Black Caesar was a famous Black pirate who joined Blackbeard's crew on Queen Anne's Revenge.

Legend surrounds his earlier chapters - African royalty deceived into slavery before a chance escape allowed him to terrorise the Florida Keys. #BlackHistoryMonth > www.britannica.com/story/black-...

Colour image of suggested depiction of Black pirate known as Black Caesar. A Black man with black hat, wearing gold hoop earrings and wearing a burgundy jacket and white tunic with brown belt with brass buckle worn as sash to hold a sword. He is stood aboard a boat with ropes and waves seen in the background.

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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 17h

It’s not just young people feeling ‘meh’. According to Sponge, a training group, almost half of employees also feel emotionally ‘numb’ at work.

With indifference a difficult place to be, check out our practical #wellbeing tips for mental restoration 🎢 > thefountaintherapytrust.com/2025/10/03/a...

Are you an emotional ‘meh’?

Feeling emotionally numb? Our wellbeing blog dives into the rising issue of burnout and offers effective strategies to help you reconnect with your emotions, including how talking to someone you trust...

thefountaintherapytrust.com

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 1d

When I shoot my shot by quoting #Hamilton during a panel discussion (and come across as a #marketing maverick in the process).

The ‘wear ‘em down’ approach isn’t for the faint hearted. But, when you’ve built up some credibility and need a win, it can deliver > www.marketingweek.com/personal-fut...

Make it personal: Future marketing leaders on how to drive influence

Three of Marketing Week’s Future Marketing Leaders share the techniques they’ve learnt help them have the greatest impact internally.

www.marketingweek.com

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 1d

🇺🇸 Camille Yarbrough, civil rights activist, released a track called ‘Take Yo’ Praise’ 50 years ago which was sampled by Fatboy Slim on his iconic ‘Praise You’ anthem. The original song was a message to African American men during racial hardship 🎶 > #BlackHistoryMonth > www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

BBC World Service - The Documentary Podcast, Praise You: A forgotten love letter to black men

The secret civil rights history of DJ Fatboy Slim’s dance anthem Praise You

www.bbc.co.uk

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 2d

🇨🇺 Influenced by his African and Chinese heritage, and homes in Spain, France and the Caribbean, artist Wifredo Lam drew upon his experiences in his work - including the monumental mixed-media ‘The Jungle’, which evokes Cuba’s history of slavery 🎨 #BlackHistoryMonth > www.moma.org/collection/a...

Black and white photograph of Cuban artist Wifredo Lam, a mixed heritage man with short Afro-Caribbean textured hair wearing suit with shirt and tie. He is stood in an art studio leaning against a selection of large artworks. In his left hand he holds a basket holding undefined objects. The photo is a photo taken by Lee Miller as seen in an exhibition at Tate Britain in October 2025.

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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 3d

I’m just adding the final touches to our stress management resources to support The Fountain Therapy Trust’s workshop next weekend.

If you’re looking for friendly advice and guidance, it’s not too late to join us in New Malden to support your #mentalhealth 🧠 > thefountaintherapytrust.com/events/

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 3d

🇬🇧 Discovered in a rehearsal room, Janet Kay became the first Black British female to have a reggae song at the top of the UK charts with ‘Silly Games’ at just 21-years-old.

She was awarded an MBE for services to music in 2023 🎤 #BlackHistoryMonth > www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/sect...

Black and white photograph of young Black woman with short afro hair hiding sunglasses. She is wearing a shirt and one arm is supporting her head. Another hand is resting on her chin, revealing two rings.

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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 4d

A good afternoon at Tate Britain learning about Lee Miller’s career pivot from Vogue model to fashion photographer to, arguably her most important role, documenting World War II events across Europe 📸 #Photography >

Black and white photograph of Lee Miller, female with short blonde hair with hat wearing raccoon fur jacket and black dress, looking directly into the face of a bear who is stood on its hind legs.

Black and white photograph of bomb wreckage. An entrance to a venue is filled with bricks and rubble which spills onto the streets, signalling troubling times during World War II.

A black and white photograph of two young barefoot girls in long black jackets stood on street in front of torn posters, including an image of an elderly woman.

A black and white photograph of an elderly white haired gentleman, Pablo Picasso, seated in black cardigan holding a cigarette between his fingers.

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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 4d

🇯🇲 Robert Wedderburn was born free. He enlisted in the Navy and settled in London in 1762. A minister and abolitionist, he was arrested for inciting rebellion - and spent two years in prison where he wrote ‘The Horrors of Slavery’ ✍🏽
#BlackHistoryMonth >
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...

Black and white illustration of Robert Wedderburn on left hand side of open book, with right hand side depicting book title: ‘The Horrors of Slavery by Rev. Robert Wedderburn’ with additional black text of various fonts and sizes. The book is photographed through a glass cabinet at The Postal Museum in London.

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 5d

It was a thrill to speak on authenticity in the age of AI on the Future Marketer stage at Marketing Week’s #FOM25 yesterday.

Not all stories are equal. Only by understanding and empathising with our audiences can we be confident in telling the right story 📕 >

Black and white image of four people on a Festival of Marketing stage, hosted by Marketing Week magazine. A mixed-race woman in black jumpsuit and white trainers is stood near lectern next to three people seated. The lectern has event branded and ‘THE FUTURE MARKETER’ written in white bold text. The headline on the presentation screen behind the speaker reads: ‘Let me tell you a story’.

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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 5d

🇹🇹 Winifred Atwell, the first Black instrumentalist to have a hit UK record, moved to London from Trinidad in the 1940s - and went onto spend 117 weeks in the charts. 🎹

She also opened a Black salon in Brixton, using her chemistry credentials 👩🏽‍🔬 #BlackHistoryMonth > www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Piano legend Winifred Atwell honoured with blue plaque in Mayfair

Winifred Atwell, originally from Trinidad, was the first black artist to have a UK number one hit song

www.bbc.co.uk

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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 5d

The rising trend of emotional indifference, according to the 2025 Youth Voice Census is cause for concern, as it can mask burnout.

If you’re feeling numb, check out The Fountain Therapy Trust’s #wellbeing advice for moving from ‘meh’ to ‘yeah’! 🎢 > thefountaintherapytrust.com/2025/10/03/a...

Are you an emotional ‘meh’?

Feeling emotionally numb? Our wellbeing blog dives into the rising issue of burnout and offers effective strategies to help you reconnect with your emotions, including how talking to someone you trust...

thefountaintherapytrust.com

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 6d

🇺🇸 William Henry Lane (Master Juba) was one of the first Black performers in the US to play for white audiences, eventually gaining top billing, and was even positively reviewed by Charles Dickens. He blended techniques to originate tap dancing. #BlackHistoryMonth > www.masterjuba.com/2025/01/mast...

Black and white illustration of Black man in white dress coat, waistcoat, breaches and black calf boots in mid dance pose, with hands in pockets. The outline of an audience in pews is just seen in background. The man is William Henry Lane, also known as Master Juba, the inventor of tap dancing.

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 7d

As an #ElizabethTaylor fan, continuously inspired by her stubborn approach to life, this evolving digital archive is a great way to get to know the icon better through her treasured items 📸 #Celebrity > elizabethtaylor.com/archive/

Archive

Preserving materials from the estate of Elizabeth Taylor.

elizabethtaylor.com

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 7d

🇬🇾 Baroness Amos has achieved an epic number of firsts in her life to date, that demand #BlackHistoryMonth attention, including first:
🏛️ WOC to be Gov minister
💼 POC to be leader of H of Lords
🎓 POC to lead an Oxford College
🎖️ POC to be Companion to Garter
Read more > www.ox.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Master and Companion: Dame Valerie Amos and her journey from Guyana

It is not the sort of telephone call you receive every day, says a slightly stunned Baroness (Valerie) Amos, the Master of University College, who appears surprised by the call she received, inviting

www.ox.ac.uk

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 11d

My #CultureSaturday was super-sized after dropping into the nearby the Charles Dickens’ Museum - free entry with an Art Fund pass ✍🏼 >

View of white dinner plate with navy floral trim with central image of Charles Dickens as part of dinner table laden with silver cutlery, candles, fruits and jellies.

Close up of a white original New Theatre musical programme for Oliver!, inspired by the work of Charles Dickens. The central image is a blue, black and yellow contemporary illustration of a young boy.

View of red door labelled number 49, set in white arch. Leading up to the door is a pattern of black and white chequered tiles. Atop of black iron railings on the left hand side of pathway is a black and white sign that reads: Charles Dickens Museum.

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 11d

A trip to the Postal Museum in London, riding the Mail Rail before learning about the history of post - writing, sending, sorting - including how the Royal Mail organised itself during the wars. 📮 #CultureSaturday >

Close up of red white and yellow Royal Mail ‘Mail Rail’ cart with black wheels against white effect exposed brick wall.

Black, red and gold traditional Royal Mail cart transportation resting on cobbled stones. ‘Bristol - London’ is written in gold in bold lettering on red door.

Inside of central London Mail Rail tunnel, taken from cart as turning the corner. Tracks seen in foreground with two divided tunnel entrances emerging. Cables line the walls.

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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 11d

What’s your plan for two weeks time? 🧘🏽‍♀️

If you’re looking to support your wellbeing, join The Fountain Therapy Trust’s workshop on ‘managing stress’ in New Malden for science, art and discussion to equip you for the future > thefountaintherapytrust.com/events/

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 12d

An afternoon visit to the Pirates 🏴‍☠️ exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, with a special interest in piracy across Asia and the Barbary Coast. #CultureFriday >

Large black and white illustration of Blackbeard (Edward Teach) pirate with hat, and slow burning fumes from long beard, stood alongside pirate ship. In white upper case text the phrase ‘PIRATES’ is beamed onto the image.

Blurred photographic image of orange gibbet cage suspended from ceiling, hanging against blue, black and grey background.

Chinese false flag, in blue with white lettering, used by ships to falsely imply a friendly nature. Hung against black background.

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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 18d

A few highlights from my Dolomites hiking trip with a bestie, which provided ample time to think, be present and practice gratitude when it was truly needed. 🇮🇹🗻🎒 #Holiday >

View of red cable cars on zip line dangling amongst tall pine forest trees with clouded blue sky seen above. Taken in Ortisei, Italy.

View of woman in white long sleeve top, black leggings and rucksack stood on rocks next to large wooden crucifixion statue - with view of valleys, clouds and some blue sky seen in background. Taken in Ortisei, Italy.

View of Passo Gardena, Italy. Hiking trails pave way through hills and valleys with Dolomite mountains seen in background. Sun shines amongst a few clouds in blue sky.

Lagos do Braies in Cortina Ampezzo, Italy. Blue lake surrounded by pine forest trees with sun rising behind the hills.

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 22d

My smartwatch - a Fitbit Versa 2 - gave up the ghost just a few days before my Dolomites hiking holiday.

One of my daily highlights was *meant* to be crunching data to evidence my achievements. Now, I’m just mindfully hiking without feeling the pressure. I’m free! ⌚️ >

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 22d

The truth about smartwatches? Life is better without a hectoring zealot on your wrist | Zoe Williams

According to a new survey, many people experience ‘tech regret’ – especially when it comes to surveillance devices they have bought, writes Zoe Williams

www.theguardian.com

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 23d

Edward Enninful has launched 72 magazine, a £15 print publication with Julia Roberts as his debut ‘cover girl’, which seeks to defy #media trends and consumer behaviour (via @theguardian.com) >

72 magazine featuring Julia Roberts, a white woman with brown hair wearing diamond earrings and matching necklace with shirt and overcoat.

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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 23d

I agree - films have no opportunity to build word-of-mouth momentum anymore. Surely, there’s an argument that all great films are 50% content, 50% community.

Yes, the sofa can generate some real-time feedback from friends or family, but the shared gasp, laugh or shriek in the auditorium matters 🍿

The Verge @theverge.com · 27d

Netflix’s best movies deserve more time on the big screen

The best of both worlds.

buff.ly

Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 23d

Stephen Graham, an Emmy award winner for his starring role in Netflix hit Adolescence, is representing the ‘mixed-race’ kids ✊🏽 > www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Stephen Graham: 'I'm just a mixed-race kid from flats in Kirkby'

Stephen Graham is emotional as he accepts an Emmy award for his role in the hit series Adolescence.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Donna White @dmhwhite.bsky.social · 27d

Have you read The Talk? 📙 Graphic novels are powerful ways of relating to challenging emotions such as fear, grief and confusion.

After stumbling across the genre, I’ve pulled together my list of top five graphic novels for enjoyment and #wellness > donnawhitetherapy.wordpress.com/2025/08/18/i...

Orange book cover with illustration of young Black boy with dreadlocks in grey hoodie. White upper case text reads: THE TALK - DARRIN BELL. The main image is surrounded by other black hand drawn images.

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