Articles

Exploring the Selfless Act of Breathing: A review of JJ Bola’s book

‍ The Selfless Act of Breathing is a poignant collection of essays, poems, and personal anecdotes exploring modern society’s complexities and the human condition. Written by JJ Bola, a …

Broadcasters agree to stop using the catch-all BAME acronym

UK broadcasters have made a commitment to end the use of the acronym BAME “wherever possible” in favour of specificity, as recommended by a report from the Lenny Henry Centre for Media …

The life of Dido Elizabeth Belle: A story of triumph and advocacy

Dido Elizabeth Belle was a unique figure in 18th-century England, a time entrenched in the transatlantic slave trade. Born in 1761 to an enslaved woman named Maria Belle and a British naval officer, …

The history of Palestine

Palestine, with its rich tapestry of civilisations and tumultuous history, stands at the intersection of Asia, Africa, and Europe. This region, cradled by the Mediterranean Sea to the west and the …

Proud to Be: Reclaiming black dignity

The theme of Black History Month 2021 is Proud to Be. How did our ancestors reclaim their dignity, and what made them proud to be after slavery? I grew up listening to a lot of uplifting songs …

The Russian Revolution

The Russian Revolution, a monumental event in world history, unfolded during the early 20th century and brought significant political, social, and economic changes to Russia. This watershed moment led …

How walking in nature can help ease depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems. It can lead to a wide range of emotional and physical problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat depression. Some people may need …

The Opium Wars

‍‍The Opium Wars, also known as the First and Second China Wars, were a series of conflicts between the British Empire and the Chinese Qing Dynasty during the 19th century. These wars were primarily …

Trans employee who tweeted about Dave Chappell special suspended by Netflix

David Chappelle received substantial criticism for his jokes and comments about trans people in his Netflix special, The Closer, which aired on 5 October. The backlash goes beyond comments in the …

International Day of The Girl

International Day of The Girl is a day celebrated annually on 11 October to recognise the challenges girls face worldwide and promote their empowerment. The day was established by the United Nations …

Rasta forerunners – Early Jamaican preachers

The making of the Rastafari movement can be seen in two parts: restoring the dignity of black people that slavery and colonisation had stripped from them and setting them on a spiritual path that was …

The Russian Empire: From expansion to the demise of empire

Russia’s expansion in Asia: A prelude to conflict The Russian Empire’s expansion in Asia began during the reign of Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. Under his rule, Russia started …