History of Afternoon Tea Week
Afternoon tea is a tradition that originated in England in the 1840s. The credit for introducing afternoon tea goes to Anna Maria Russell, the Duchess of Bedford.
The tradition of afternoon …
The Eleutheran Adventurers: A journey of faith and freedom
The Eleutheran Adventurers were a group of English Puritans and religious independents who sought a place where they could freely practice their faith in the face of religious and political turmoil. …
Shirley Chisholm: A trailblazer in American politics
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was a groundbreaking figure in American politics, conquering numerous barriers as a woman and an African American.
Born on 30 November 1924 in Brooklyn, New …
The Legendary Tuskegee Airmen
During World War II, a group of African American servicemen, known as the Tuskegee Airmen, broke barriers and defied racial prejudice by becoming the first Black military aviators in the US Army Air …
Eight Black inventors you should know about
Let’s celebrate the excellence of black inventors who have made groundbreaking innovations in various fields. From Henry Boyd, who invented the Boyd Bedstead, to George Washington Carver, who …
Bayard Rustin: The unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement
Bayard Rustin was an influential civil rights activist, advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., and the main organiser of the 1963 March on Washington. Despite his significant contributions to the …
Mary McLeod Bethune: A trailblazer in education and civil rights
Mary McLeod Bethune, an American educator, activist, and champion of civil rights, played a pivotal role in shaping the course of African American history in the United States. As a dedicated advocate …
Joyce Bryant: The fusion of fame and civil rights activism
Throughout Black American history, many individuals have contributed to developing entertainment culture and social justice movements. Joyce Bryant, an African American singer, dancer, and activist, …
Emmett Till’s accuser Carolyn Bryant is dead
Carolyn Bryant Donham died on 25 April 2023, aged 88, in Westlake, Louisiana. Her death marked the end of a life inextricably linked to one of the darkest chapters in America’s racial history. …
Families dealing with probate can get free legal advice from a network of UK solicitors
Dealing with the death of a loved one is almost incomprehensible to those who haven’t experienced this kind of loss themselves. The grief and sense of loss can leave you at such a low ebb you …
The trad wife trend: A step backwards for women’s progress
In recent years, a new lifestyle trend known as the “trad wife” has gained momentum in various social media circles, garnering attention and sparking debates. But what is a trad wife, …
Aimé Césaire: A life and legacy of négritude, poetry, and political activism
Aimé Césaire, a towering figure in 20th-century intellectual thought, art, and politics, left a lasting impression on the history of postcolonial Africa and the Caribbean. Césaire’s legacy is …