Kwanzaa – an alternative to Christmas
Kwanzaa begins on 26 December and lasts for seven days. It is a celebration of community, family and culture, established to help African Americans reconnect with their African roots and …
The colonisation of America: A tale of conquest and conflict
The colonisation of America by European powers stands as one of the most transformative and controversial chapters in world history. Beginning in the late 15th century, this era was marked by the …
Arthur de Gobineau and the Essay on the Inequality of Human Races
Joseph Arthur de Gobineau, a name that resonates with controversy and historical significance, remains a pivotal figure in the development of racial theory. His influential work, “Essay on the …
The assassination of Medgar Evers: A turning point in the civil rights movement
The assassination of Medgar Evers, a prominent African American civil rights leader, marked a significant turning point in the fight against racism and sparked renewed efforts towards achieving racial …
70% of Jamaicans say no to gay rights
A shocking new poll commissioned by the Jamaica Gleaner has found that 70% of Jamaicans do not feel that gay people deserve civil rights. The poll finally puts an approximate number on the number of …
Naomi Campbell gets community service
Naomi Campbell has been ordered to do 200 hours of community service over a bust-up with police at Heathrow’s Terminal 5.
The supermodel appeared in court and admitted to charges relating to …
The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s: Leaders and progress made
The American Civil Rights movement of the 1960s remains a monumental period in American history, as it brought about significant changes in legislation and social attitudes towards racial inequality. …
Coma victim from M1 crash dies
Model Kaya Bousquet, who was left in a coma after a horrific car crash on the MI motorway last week, has died.
The 23-year-old died in hospital a week after two of her friends, 22-year-old club …
Keith Brown released after cannabis shoe sentence
A British man sentenced to four years in jail in Dubai after cannabis weighing less than a grain of sugar was found embedded in the tread of his shoe has reportedly been pardoned.
The English …
The rhythmic legacy of Joe Gibbs: Pioneering the reggae revolution
In the pantheon of reggae music, few names shine as brightly as Joe Gibbs. A visionary producer and sound engineer, Gibbs played a pivotal role in shaping the sound and direction of reggae music from …
Model and R&B singer die in M1 car crash
Family and friends are in mourning after a horrific motorway smash left two girls dead and one fighting for her life in a coma.
22-year-old club promoter and model Patience Jackson, up and coming …
British tourist jailed in Dubai
A British tourist has been jailed for four years in Dubai after police found a tiny speck of cannabis on the sole of his shoe.
Keith Brown, 25, a youth development worker from Smethwick, West …