The humanitarian crisis in Palestine
For over 70 years, the Palestinian people have suffered under Israel’s occupation. And today, the humanitarian crisis in Palestine is worse than ever. Over 2 million Palestinians live in Gaza, which …
Onesimus – the slave who helped quell the Boston smallpox outbreak
Onesimus was an enslaved West African man whose African teachings helped to reduce the impact of the smallpox outbreak in Boston, Massachusetts.
Little is known about Onesimus before he was …
Juneteenth – The abolition of slavery
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is observed annually on 19 June. It is also called Emancipation Day, or Juneteenth Independence …
Tulsa race massacre survivors seek justice
Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the racist attack on Tulsa’s “Black Wall Street”, testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing to mark the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race …
Americans split over anti-transgender laws
The United States is currently in a heated debate over transgender rights, specifically about which public restrooms transgender people should be allowed to use.
On one side of the debate are those …
Communism: An overview
Communism is a political and economic ideology that aims to establish a classless society in which the means of production are owned and controlled collectively by the community. The theory of …
The Kashmir conflict: A history of turbulence and warfare
The Kashmir conflict, a long-standing territorial dispute between India and Pakistan, has been a flashpoint for multiple wars and ongoing unrest since the partition of British India in 1947.
The …
Bookshelf: Exploring the Magic of Love in Colour
As a literature enthusiast and a die-hard fan of love stories, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Bolu Babalola’s latest book, “Love in Colour.” I had been following her on …
The history of South Africa: From colonisation to independence
South Africa’s history is a rich tapestry woven with threads of diverse cultures, conflict, and resilience. From the arrival of European colonisers to the country’s hard-won independence, …
The Accra Riots of 1948: A turning point in Ghana’s quest for independence
The Accra Riots of 1948 stand as a pivotal moment in Ghana’s history, marking a significant step towards the country’s eventual independence from British colonial rule. Central to this …
Bloody Sunday – Selma to Montgomery
The Selma to Montgomery march was part of a series of civil rights protests that occurred in 1965 in Alabama, a Southern state with deeply entrenched racist policies.
Death and …
Five fun things to do at home
The government have set out their roadmap out of lockdown. If all goes well, things should be back to normal on 21 June. We’ve still got a few months to go before we can go out and enjoy the outdoors …