Dora Saint aka Miss Read
Miss Read (17 April 1913 – 7 April 2012)
Miss Read was the pen name of Dora Saint, who wrote over thirty books from the mid-1950s to the mid-1990s.
Dora Jessie Shafe was born on 17 April 1913 in …
Articles
Understanding the difference between race, ethnicity, and nationality
In today’s diverse and global society, it is crucial to understand the distinctions between race, ethnicity, and nationality. Increasing awareness of these concepts can lead to a more inclusive …
The cultural divide between Cancel Culture and the rest of us
We have witnessed widely publicised examples of tension between social justice activists and those who advocate for restraint. The most recent example is the Cancel culture movement and its backlash …
The role of the media in fuelling culture wars
Media plays a vital role in shaping public awareness and providing information that shapes attitudes and opinions. The media has become a powerful tool, whether it is TV, radio, or the internet. As a …
The British Black Panther Movement
The British Black Panther Movement (BBP) emerged in the late 1960s as a response to growing racial tensions and discrimination faced by the black community in the United Kingdom. Drawing inspiration …
Samantha Bee faces backlash over Ivanka Trump comments
Samantha Bee has been the focus of Cancel Culture backlash ever since she made an admittedly poor choice of words while describing Ivanka Trump on her television show, Full Frontal.
The 48-year-old …
What not to say to someone who has depression
Some people offer advice to depressed people without understanding how depression works. The advice usually comes from a well-meaning place, but the words used can hurt the sufferer.
Understanding …
Unravelling the symbolism in Childish Gambino’s “This is America”
Childish Gambino’s “This is America” immediately captured global attention upon its release, opening up conversations around race, gun violence, and social issues in contemporary …
Sybil Phoenix OBE – community leader
Sybil Phoenix is a community leader who has devoted her life to helping other people, especially in Lewisham, the town she made home.
Early years
She was born Sybil Theodora Marshall on 21 June …
Rosa May Billinghurst – suffragette and women’s rights activist
Lewisham’s famous women: Rosa May Billinghurst ( 1875 – 1953)
Rosa May Billinghurst (commonly known as May Billinghurst) was born on 31 May 1875 at 35 Granville Park, Lewisham. She was the second …
A vote of her own
6 February 2018 marked 100 years since the Representation of the People Act 1918 – the act which allowed some women in the UK the right to vote. This was a major landmark in the history of our …
Edith Lanchester – socialist and feminist
Lewisham’s famous women: Edith Lanchester (1871-1966)
Many people know of the famous Catford born actress Elsa Lanchester, but what do you know of her socialist and feminist mother, …