America: The Great Migration
The Great Migration, also known as the Great Northward Migration or the Black Migration, was a significant event in American history that changed the demographic and cultural landscape of the United …
Race Riots in American History: From civil rights to present day
Throughout American history, race riots have played a crucial role in moulding the nation’s societal, political, and economic fabric. These violent eruptions, frequently instigated by perceived …
Race Riots in American History: An overview
Throughout American history, race riots have been pivotal in shaping the nation’s social, political, and economic landscape. These violent outbreaks, which often occurred in response to …
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 …