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African and Caribbean eCard range available at Hope Spring

Hope Spring eCard, the charity ecard platform that raises funds exclusively for Hope Spring Water charity, has launched a dozen new eCards. On their website, under the title black eCards, they have …
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International Women’s Day – Embrace Equity

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and progress in various areas. International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March every year, and it …

Who was Crispus Attucks?

Crispus Attucks was the first American and African American to be killed in the Revolutionary War.  Early family life Born into slavery around 1723, Attucks was said to be the son of Prince …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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