Flore Bois Gaillard – Saint Lucian revolutionary
Flore Bois Gaillard was a St Lucian runaway slave who led a band of free slaves called ‘Armée Française Dans Les Bois (French Army in the Woods).
The life of Flore Bois Gaillard
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History of Brazil: From colonisation to independence
Brazil, the largest country in South America, is known for its diverse culture and rich history. The nation’s development has been shaped by centuries of colonisation, imperial rule, and …
Monuments: A short film by Donmar
Donmar Warehouse theatre has launched Monuments, a short film resulting from a Donmar Local project.
The project explores the legacy of the British Empire. With anti-racism movements sweeping the …
Marie Sainte Dédée Bazile – Haitian revolutionary
Marie Sainte Dédée Bazile is notable as part of the Haitian Revolution. While there is much written about the men of the Haitian Revolution, not much is known or written about the women who helped to …
History of Grenada – From colonisation to independence
Grenada is one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. Known as the Spice island, it is the world’s second-largest producer of nutmeg after Indonesia and is a …
Bookshelf: Exploring the depths of identity and trauma in Derek Owusu’s “That Reminds Me”
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“That Reminds Me” by Derek Owusu is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity and trauma.
That Reminds Me is a debut novel by …
How to fall asleep fast: the ultimate guide
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, affecting around 1/3 of people. While there are many methods of treating insomnia, falling asleep fast is one of the goals for many …
History of Haiti – From revolution to civil unrest
Where is Haiti?
Haiti is in the western one-third of the island of Hispaniola between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the …
Malcolm X visits Smethwick, West Midlands
In February 1965, civil rights campaigner Malcolm X was in Britain to speak at the London School of Economics. Avtar Singh Jouhl, general secretary of the Indian Workers Association, invited him to …
Issa Rae to teach Creating Outside the Lines Masterclass
MasterClass, the streaming platform that lets anyone learn from the world’s best in virtually any subject, announced today that Issa Rae will teach a class on creating outside the …
Remembering the 13 young people killed in the New Cross fire
On Sunday 18 January 1981 a fire broke out in a house in New Cross Road, Deptford, South East London, killing 13 young people and marking a massive change for black people in Britain.
Thirteen …
Celebrating international and national days: Why they matter
Whether traditional, international or national, special days play an essential role in our lives. Unlike traditional days like Mother’s Day, April Fools or Samhain, international days are …