When we ruled – book by Robin Walker
I finally treated myself to Robin Walker’s book When We Ruled. It’s an extremely big read, and I’m looking forward to some downtime so that I can fully enjoy our history.
I promise to …
A story for the Christmas holidays
Having a bad day? Is Christmas getting you down? Here’s something that might lighten your mood.
When four of Santa’s elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular …
The Tuskegee Syphilis Study: An unethical chapter in American medical history
The Tuskegee Syphilis Study remains a dark chapter in the history of American medical research. The study, officially known as the Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male, occurred …
Archbishop of Canterbury says riots will return unless we reach out to young
The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of “more outbreaks of futile anarchy” like this summer’s riots unless the Government and society do more to rescue young people “who …
Our local hero – Jennifer Berbeck
Jennifer Berbeck, from Catford, was recognised with the Star of South London award this month as part of the South London Press Our Heroes Awards. She dedicated her award to staff working for public …
George Washington Carver: Agricultural scientist and inventor
George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor who developed hundreds of products using peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans, substantially improving the agricultural economy of …
Benetton blasted for Pope kissing ad
Benetton has been forced to pull a controversial photo montage showing the Pope kissing Egypt’s Ahmed el Tayyeb, imam of the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo and a leading voice in Sunni Islam, from its …
Met criticised for not controlling London riots sooner
Greater Manchester Police chief Peter Fahy has said that rioting in Manchester could have been prevented if police in London had acted sooner.
The Police chief told BBC Panorama that copycat violence …
The American Black Panther Party: A revolutionary movement for equality and justice
The American Black Panther Party was a political organisation founded in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, California. It aimed to challenge the oppressive systems present in the …
Huey P. Newton: Visionary activist and co-founder of the Black Panther Party
Huey P. Newton was born on 17 February 1942 in Monroe, Louisiana, but he later moved to Oakland, California, with his family. Growing up in a deeply segregated and racially charged society, Newton …
American students launch campaign against racist Halloween costumes
A poster campaign has been launched in America by the Ohio University student group Students Teaching Against Racism in Society (STARS) to highlight racial stereotyping in Halloween costumes.
Their …
Preview of the new Michael Manley documentary
A documentary illustrating the life of Jamaica’s fourth prime minister, Michael Manly was released on 29 February 2012. The release date also marks the 40th anniversary of the day Manley became prime …