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Kwame Nkrumah: The revolutionary leader who spearheaded Ghana’s independence

Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972) was a prominent Ghanaian politician, political theorist, and revolutionary who played a crucial role in leading the Gold Coast to independence from Britain in 1957. As …

The partition of India

The partition of India between 14-15 August 1947 resulted in the creation of India and Pakistan, two separate states divided along religious lines. This decision was made by the British government, …

The Accra Riots of 1948: A turning point in Ghana’s quest for independence

The Accra Riots of 1948 stand as a pivotal moment in Ghana’s history, marking a significant step towards the country’s eventual independence from British colonial rule. Central to this …

History of Ghana – From colonisation to independence

Where is Ghana? Ghana is a country in Western Africa. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, it is bordered by Burkina Faso, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire. Ghana was the first black African …

Bloody Sunday – Selma to Montgomery

The Selma to Montgomery march was part of a series of civil rights protests that occurred in 1965 in Alabama, a Southern state with deeply entrenched racist policies. Death and …

The government have set out their roadmap out of lockdown. If all goes well, things should be back to normal on 21 June. We’ve still got a few months to go before we can go out and enjoy the outdoors …

History of the Dominican Republic – From colonisation to independence

Where is the Dominican Republic? The Dominican Republic is a country in the West Indies that occupies the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola, the second-largest island of the Greater Antilles chain …

Abolitionists and revolutionaries – 7 Black women you should know about

Here are seven Caribbean and American women who were abolitionists, revolutionaries and activists. These women fought to free their people from the chains of slavery, discrimination and the lasting …

History of Saint Lucia – From colonisation to independence

Where is Saint Lucia? Saint Lucia is an island in the Caribbean Sea. It is the second largest of the Windward group. Castries is the capital city. Saint Lucia was first known as “Louanalao” by …

History of the Gambia – From colonisation to independence

Where is the Gambia? The Republic of The Gambia is the smallest country within mainland Africa and is sandwiched by Senegal. Banjul is the capital and the largest city in the Gambia. The Gambia …

Maurice Bishop: A revolutionary leader in Grenada’s history

Maurice Bishop, born on 29 May 1944 in Aruba to Grenadian parents, was a charismatic leader whose life and political career left an indelible mark on the history of Grenada. Educated in Britain, …

Scotland and the slave trade

‍The history of Scotland’s involvement in the slave trade is a complex and often overlooked aspect of the nation’s past. Between 1500 and 1860, Europeans enslaved over 12 million West …