The Windrush scandal and the hostile environment
What is the Windrush scandal?
The Windrush scandal mainly affected UK citizens originally from the Caribbean. It came to light in 2018 after it emerged that hundreds of Commonwealth …
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The top 5 benefits of mindfulness meditation
Mindfulness meditation has become one of the most popular forms of meditation in recent years. Many benefits come with practising mindfulness, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mental …
Karl Marx: The revolutionary thinker and philosopher
Karl Marx (1818-1883) is recognised as one of the most influential thinkers and philosophers of all time. Born in Trier, Germany, Marx’s ideas would go on to shape the social, economic, and …
The untold story of Black British children wrongly classified as subnormal
In the 1960s and 1970s, hundreds of black children in Britain were wrongly classified as “educationally subnormal” and sent to special schools. These schools were designed for students …
Tulsa race massacre survivors seek justice
Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the racist attack on Tulsa’s “Black Wall Street”, testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing to mark the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race …
How yoga can help you lose weight and tone your body and mind
There are many benefits to yoga. Yoga can help you lose weight, tone your body, and improve overall health. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at how yoga can help you lose weight and tone …
How to recognise and relieve stress
Since the Covid-19 epidemic began, many people have found their stress levels have been consistently high. It is difficult to switch off and relax in our 24-hour “always on” society. Long-term stress …
Americans split over anti-transgender laws
The United States is currently in a heated debate over transgender rights, specifically about which public restrooms transgender people should be allowed to use.
On one side of the debate are those …
Communism: An overview
Communism is a political and economic ideology that aims to establish a classless society in which the means of production are owned and controlled collectively by the community. The theory of …
The Kashmir conflict: A history of turbulence and warfare
The Kashmir conflict, a long-standing territorial dispute between India and Pakistan, has been a flashpoint for multiple wars and ongoing unrest since the partition of British India in 1947.
The …
Bookshelf: Exploring the Magic of Love in Colour
As a literature enthusiast and a die-hard fan of love stories, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Bolu Babalola’s latest book, “Love in Colour.” I had been following her on …
The history of South Africa: From colonisation to independence
South Africa’s history is a rich tapestry woven with threads of diverse cultures, conflict, and resilience. From the arrival of European colonisers to the country’s hard-won independence, …