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Mao Zedong: The controversial leader of China’s Communist Revolution

Mao Zedong, also referred to as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Born on 26 December 1893 in Shaoshan, …

Kim Kardashian sends a negative message about body image

Kim Kardashian turned heads at the Met Gala this year wearing the iconic dress Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang Happy Birthday, Mr President. This was to celebrate John F Kennedy’s 45th …

We need to stop comparing ourselves to fitness influencers

As the fitness industry has grown, so too has the influencer culture around it. Fitness bloggers and Instagrammers are now celebrities in their own right, with millions of followers. And as with any …

Will Smith blamed for the attack on Dave Chappelle

People have taken to social media to blame Will Smith for the attack on comedian Dave Chappelle. Dave Chappelle was performing at the Netflix is a Joke: The Festival when an armed man attacked him …

Black women empowerment: How to lift each other up

Black women’s empowerment is not a new movement. However, in recent years, it has gained even more traction. This is likely partly due to the powerful voices of black women who are using their …

22 April is Stephen Lawrence Day – Have things got better?

22 April is Stephen Lawrence Day – an annual event held on the date of Stephen’s death as a celebration of Stephen’s life and legacy. Stephen Lawrence was a black teenager who lived in Eltham …

The benefits of gardening for your wellbeing

Gardening is not only a great hobby but it has also been shown to have numerous benefits for your wellbeing. Studies have shown that gardening can reduce stress levels, anxiety and depression and even …

Mariah Carey to Teach the Voice as an Instrument on Masterclass platform

Singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, entrepreneur, and pop icon Mariah Carey will teach a masterclass on how to use voice as an instrument. Carey has joined the likes of Issa Rae and …

What is Earth Day?

Every year on April 22nd, millions of people worldwide celebrate Earth Day, a day dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and protecting our planet. This global event began in 1970 and has …

The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on 14 April 1865 marked one of the most tragic and pivotal moments in American history. Occurring just days after the end of the Civil War, this act of …

Why do we celebrate Easter?

Easter will be seen as a lovely long Bank Holiday weekend for many people. For others, it’s a Christian religious holiday. As a Jamaican, celebrating Easter has always been a tradition with many …

Joseph Stalin: The man, the myth, the legacy

Joseph Stalin, born Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili, was a Soviet politician who ruled the Soviet Union as the General Secretary of the Communist Party and later as Premier. His reign spanned from …