History of Somalia
Somalia, a nation in the Horn of Africa, has a rich and complex history spanning centuries. From early settlements and the influence of Arab traders to European colonisation and eventual independence, …
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Friedrich Engels: The collaborator and theorist behind Marxism
Friedrich Engels was a German philosopher, political scientist, economist, historian, and revolutionary socialist who played a crucial role in the development of modern socialism and communism …
Juneteenth – The abolition of slavery
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is observed annually on 19 June. It is also called Emancipation Day, or Juneteenth Independence …
Understanding tinnitus: Causes, symptoms, and coping strategies
Tinnitus is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is the perception of sounds coming from within the body rather than from an external source. Although it may be irritating …
The ridiculous war on woke
The war on ‘woke’ and the overuse of the word wokeism has become a dog whistle to people who don’t like to be challenged for their bigoted, xenophobic or racist views. Just like the term politically …
Windrush Day
Windrush Day is observed in the UK on 22 June to mark the arrival of the Empire Windrush and to honour the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants.
Windrush Day was …
Justin Fashanu – First out gay footballer
In 1990 Justin Fashanu stunned the football world as the first professional footballer to come out as gay. At this time racism and homophobia were endemic in football.
Justin’s early …
Tacky’s Rebellion
When the English took over the colonisation of Jamaica from the Spanish, they imported thousands of Africans as slaves to work on plantations of wealthy Englishmen. Like other colonised islands, the …
Early Jamaican Maroons
Jamaican Maroons were escaped African slaves who had run away from Spanish owned plantations when the British took the Caribbean Island of Jamaica from Spain in 1655. They fled to the mountainous …
Celebrating Pride Month – Marsha P Johnson
Marsha P Johnson was an outspoken transgender rights activist at the forefront of important moments in LGBTQ+ history. Her activism in the 1960s and 70s had an enormous impact on the LGBTQ+ …
5 facts about the Black Lives Matter movement
What is Black Lives Matter?
The Black Lives Matter movement started as a hashtag on social networks and officially began in the United States in 2013 after George Zimmerman was found not guilty of …
Bookshelf: Unveiling the magic of Witches Steeped in Gold: A Book Review
As an avid reader of Young Adult Fantasy novels, I was intrigued by the buzz surrounding Ciannon Smart’s debut novel, Witches Steeped in Gold. I was impressed by the book’s quality, and …