Women’s suffrage movement in Britain
In the nineteenth century, women had no place in national politics. They were not eligible to run for Parliament and were not even allowed to vote. The assumption was that women did not need to vote …
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Clemence Dane (Winifred Ashton) – Novelist and playwright
Lewisham’s famous women: Clemence Dane (1888-1965)
Clemence Dane was born Winifred Ashton on 21 February 1888 in Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath. In 1897, the family moved to 22 Westwood Hill, …
Eleanor Marx – socialist campaigner
Lewisham’s famous women: Eleanor Marx (1855 – 1898)
Although commonly remembered as the daughter of Karl Marx, Eleanor Marx achieved a great deal in her own right as a feminist, a socialist, a …
Marie Lloyd – music hall star
Lewisham’s famous women: Marie Lloyd (1870-1922)
Marie Lloyd is considered to be the greatest and most popular of the music hall artists. She lived for several years in Lewisham between 1887 …
Thurgood Marshall: Champion of civil rights and first African American Supreme Court Justice
Thurgood Marshall was an influential figure in American history, known for his groundbreaking work as a civil rights lawyer and the first African American Supreme Court Justice. His tireless efforts …
How to tell if you have SAD — and what to do about it
For many people, winter is a time of sadness and depression. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and people find themselves feeling down. This is known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. …
Colin Kaepernick and the new salute – Take the knee
This post in is honour of Colin Kaepernick and the people who are currently participating in civil rights activities to highlight the injustices around the world.
Whilst Black History Month is …
Black Power Salute and Peter Norman – the third man
The picture of Tommie Smith and John Carlos giving the Black Power Salute is iconic and instantly recognisable to many. But few people know of the bravery and tragedy of the other guy, the third …
Suffrage in Britain: Women of colour and the right to vote
The history of the women’s suffrage movement is often depicted as a struggle predominantly led and fought by white women. However, this narrow perspective overlooks the significant contributions …
Enoch Powell and the “Rivers of Blood” speech: A catalyst for racism in Britain
Enoch Powell was a prominent British politician who served in various capacities from the 1950s to the 1970s. He is, however, best remembered for his infamous “Rivers of Blood” speech …
The impact of cultural appropriation on affected communities
Cultural appropriation can be defined as a dominant group adopting elements of a minority culture without acknowledging the original source. More often than not, this occurs without understanding the …
Should racists be forced to learn about other cultures?
Airbnb host Tami Barker, from California, cancelled a guest’s booking on 17 February because the guest was Asian.
Law clerk, Dyne Suh, had reserved the cabin in February for herself, her boyfriend and …