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The diverse tapestry of Jewish communities: Exploring ten distinct groups

The Jewish people, with a history spanning over three millennia, have developed into a rich mosaic of communities, each with unique traditions, languages, and practices. While many are familiar with …

6 facts about Jamaica’s debt

For over 40 years the people of Jamaica have suffered under the weight of massive debt. Jamaica is one of the most indebted countries and spends twice as much on debt repayments as it does on …

The Beta Israel: The history and heritage of Ethiopian Jews

The Beta Israel community, often known as Ethiopian Jews, holds a unique place within the diverse mosaic of Jewish peoples. With a history that intertwines ancient traditions, enduring faith, and the …

5 things that will continue to divide black people in 2016

In life, I try to avoid being around negative ignorant people who are too set in their ways to be enlightened. Sadly, I buck up on these people every day on social media. I spent a lot of time …

This John Hanson was not the first Black President of the United States

There are many who claim that John Hanson was the first Black president of the United States, not Barack Obama. This tale is continuously shared on social media. Because many people believe that …

Racist: What it is…

I can’t believe that a discussion on what a racist is, still needs to be had in 2015. The meaning used to be clear cut but as more Black people speak out against injustice racists seek to muddy the …

How respectability politics hurts Black people

Respectability politics believes that conformity to established mainstream standards of appearance and behaviour can protect people who belong to marginalised groups if they conform to prescribed …

Viola Davis makes history at the Emmy Awards

On 20 September 2015, actress Viola Davis made history at the Emmy Awards when she won for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama for her role in How to Get Away with Murder. This is the first time a …

The untold history of Jamaica

This is a lecture that contradicts what we know of our history. It manages to span over 10,000 years of our history in under an hour. It looks at the people who lived on the island of Jamaica prior to …

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka: A Landmark Supreme Court Case in the Fight for Equality

‍The Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case, decided on 17 May 1954, was a seminal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement. This landmark Supreme Court decision declared the “separate …

African Americans experience higher arrest related deaths

Racial disproportionality in the US criminal justice system is a fact that can be proved with statics. This could help to explain why a young black woman like Sandra Bland could end up dead after a …

Sandra Bland conspiracy: Anonymous release video calling out Texas police

Hacktivist group Anonymous has released a video where they claim to ‘expose’ Texas police over the death of Sandra Bland. The chilling voiceover, which has been digitally disguised, is …