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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 …

The importance of gatekeeping in protecting Black culture

Gatekeeping is a term used to define the practice of controlling, regulating, or limiting access and admission to something. In the context of cultural preservation, gatekeeping can become a …

Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris suing government for prison assault

David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence’s killers, is suing the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) after he was allegedly attacked by a black inmate. Norris who is serving a life sentence for killing the …

“These hoes ain’t loyal” preaches pastor Jamal Bryant

A while back I talked about the pastor who wanted his female congregation to attend church literally butt naked and I wondered at the mentality of his followers. Now we have Pastor Jamal Bryant …

Anxiety disorders and the causes

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear, and unease manifest in physical symptoms such as a racing heartbeat or difficulty breathing. It is normal to feel anxious from time to time, but anxiety can become …

Understanding the fine line: Cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation

Katy Perry recently apologised and acknowledged that she “did it wrong” regarding two separate performances where she was accused of cultural appropriation. Performing at the American …

The Mangrove Nine: A landmark trial in Britain’s Black Power Movement

‍The Mangrove Nine Trial stands as a pivotal event in the history of Britain’s Black Power movement. This landmark trial exposed the racial discrimination and police harassment faced by the …

Darcus Howe: The radical voice of Black Britain

Darcus Howe, a Trinidad-born activist, writer, and broadcaster, played a significant role in the fight for racial equality in Britain. With his roots in the Black Power movement, Howe used his …

Inspirational women: NASAs human computers

The woman who inspired me most outside of my family has to be my primary school teacher. Through her, I learned to love history and poetry and went on to discover more phenomenal women such as …

The decolonisation of Africa

‍The decolonisation of Africa refers to the period between the mid-1950s and 1975 when numerous African nations gained independence from their European colonisers. This process was often marked by …