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Garret Morgan – Inventor of the traffic light and gas mask

Garrett Morgan possessed a rare gift of creativity that allowed him to produce outstanding inventions which have a tremendous impact on society. Garrett Morgan was born on 4 March in Paris, …

Planning for the summer holidays

It’s that time of the year when people who can afford it are off on their holidays, the children are out of school and their boredom threshold has increased to unimaginable levels. Not everyone …

John F. Kennedy: An overview

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, remains one of the most iconic and influential figures in American history. Though tragically cut short by assassination, his presidency was …

Adolf Hitler: Rise and fall

Adolf Hitler remains one of the most infamous figures in modern history. His rise to power, driven by a blend of political savvy, ideological extremism, and exploitation of economic turmoil, led to a …

The role of the Arab slave trade in the spread of Islam

The Arab slave trade, spanning from the 7th century well into the 20th century, had profound impacts on the regions it touched, including significant cultural and religious influences. This analysis …

The Arab slave trade

The Arab slave trading system, which spanned from the 7th century well into the 20th century, was a complex and multifaceted institution that significantly impacted the regions it touched. Here, we …

Am I Black Enuf for ya?

Am I Black Enuf for ya?B. Keith Wilson If I don’t call my brothas and sistas niggas,would I be Black Enuf For Ya?If I told you that I couldn’t rap or sing,that I couldn’t dance to …

Arawak people

The Arawak were a once-predominant group of Native Americans originally inhabiting an area that stretched from present-day Florida down through the islands of the West Indies and the coastal area of …

I have a Dream

Martin Luther King Jr delivered one of his most famous speeches on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963. Most people only remember the ‘I have a …

More Than Slaves

Black History does not start with slavery, contrary to popular belief, there was Black history before slavery. Long before we were bought and sold, we were making history, and after slavery, Black …

The life and career of Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes, born James Mercer Langston Hughes on 1 February 1902, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of American literature. Revered as one of the key figures in the Harlem Renaissance, …

What A Real Sista Been Dyin’ To Say…

Sista, please”Time out!I need a word with youyou messin’ up my good thangand this just ‘aint gon’ doNow, understand – you can do what you want with your life”but …