Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison, born Chloe Ardelia Wofford on 18 February 1931 in Lorain, Ohio, was an American novelist, essayist, editor, teacher, and professor emeritus at Princeton University. …
Valentine’s Day: The history, traditions, and celebrations
Valentine’s Day, synonymous with love and romance, is celebrated annually on 14 February. People across the globe exchange tokens of affection like candy, flowers, and greeting cards, all in the …
The Holocaust
The Holocaust, one of the darkest chapters in human history, was a systematic, state-sponsored persecution and genocide of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. This tragic event …
Pearl Harbour: The attack that transformed world power
On the morning of 7 December 1941, the United States Navy base at Pearl Harbour, in Hawaii, was struck by a devastating surprise attack from the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. In less than two …
Nuremberg Trials: A Landmark in International Justice and Human Rights
In the autumn of 1945, in the bombed-out city of Nuremberg, Germany, the world witnessed something it had never seen before: the leaders of a defeated nation standing trial before an international …
Women can unlock financial freedom with the Hamsa app
In an investment world where men dominate, 70% of women choose to keep their savings in cash despite increasing financial power. Fintech startup Hamsa is dedicated to closing the investment gap by …
The negative impact of fast fashion
Clothing retailers coined the term “fast fashion” in the late 1990s. The phrase describes the rapid turnover of designs in the fashion industry. A fast fashion retailer can receive new …
What is generational wealth?
Generational wealth is wealth that is passed down from one generation to the next. This can include money, property, businesses, and other assets. It’s important because it can help people get a …
Springfield Race Riot: A turning point in American history
The Springfield Race Riot occurred between 14 and 16 August 1908. It was a pivotal moment in American history, serving as a catalyst for the formation of the National Association for the Advancement …
Paulette Nardal: Pioneer of the Negritude Movement
Paulette Nardal, a trailblazing intellectual, writer, and activist, played a significant role in the development of the Negritude Movement, which sought to reclaim and celebrate black identity and …
The American occupation of Haiti: A controversial chapter in history
The American occupation of Haiti from 1915 to 1934 remains a contentious and controversial chapter in history. It was a period marked by political intervention, economic control, and social …
Grand jury declines to indict Emmett Till accuser Carolyn Bryant Donham
In Mississippi, a grand jury has opted not to indict the white woman whose allegations led to the lynching of African American teenager Emmett Till almost 70 years ago, despite recent discoveries …