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The tactics of race baiting: A dive into divisive politics and media manipulation

In today’s society, where racial tensions remain prevalent, the media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and perpetuating stereotypes. A controversial strategy known as race baiting …

Winston Churchill

Few political figures loom as large or as divisive as Winston Churchill. In Britain, he is the bulldog prime minister who refused to surrender to Nazi Germany, the voice on the radio promising that …

Fidel Castro: The revolutionary who defined an era

For nearly half a century, one man’s shadow stretched across the Caribbean, defying the world’s most powerful nation just ninety miles from its shores. Fidel Castro, the bearded …

Exploring the meaning and implications of the controversial term “New Black”

The term “New Black” has generated intense debate and controversy in recent years within the African American community. Often used to describe a specific group of African Americans, this …

JK Rowling gives sexual assault as the reason for her views on trans people

JK Rowling has spoken out after being criticised for recent remarks about transgender people. In an extended essay posted on her website, the Harry Potter author defended her recent tweets …

Cuba: From colonisation to independence

A history of conquest, slavery, rebellion and the long struggle for freedom The First Peoples: Before Columbus Long before a European sail broke the Caribbean horizon, Cuba was home to several …

The Encomienda System: Spain’s blueprint for colonial exploitation

Spain built one of history’s most ambitious empires in a matter of decades, but ambition alone doesn’t extract silver from mountains or sugar from fields. For that, you need labour. …

Mastering the art of the clapback: Insights from Elijah Lawal’s guide to calling out racist stereotypes

2021 list As a society, we still struggle with the issue of racism. Even though we have made significant progress in the last century, we still encounter racist behaviour and stereotypes in …

Writing as a hobby

Taking up writing as a hobby is an excellent way to find out if it’s something you want to do long-term. If you want to be a writer, you need to enjoy writing. If you don’t enjoy it, odds …

The Gadsden Purchase: America’s quest for a southern railroad

In the tapestry of American expansion, the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 stands out as a significant but often overlooked chapter. Named after James Gadsden, the US diplomat who negotiated the deal, this …

Spanish colonisation of Mexico: A tale of destruction and coercion

The colonisation of Mexico was a transformative period marked by exploration, conquest, and the establishment of Spanish rule in the region. At its core lies the invasion of the Aztec Empire by …

Working from home: Tips for beginners

The coronavirus pandemic has caused governments to lockdown countries globally, and many people are asked to work from home where they can. If you’re one of them, congratulations! Working from home …