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12 Years a Slave Oscar wins prompts offensive headlines

In 2014 the film 12 Years a Slave won many awards and was in the spotlight for months after the film launched last 2013. Actors Lupita Nyong’o and Chiwetel Ejiofor were constantly in the news, along …

Lupita Nyong’o shares her story of being dark skinned

Lupita Nyong’o was awarded Best Breakthrough Performance for her work in 12 Years a Slave at February’s Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. Her acceptance speech brought a tear to …

Apartheid South Africa: A dark chapter in history

Apartheid South Africa was a period characterised by institutionalised racism, segregation, and the oppressive governance of the non-white population. Apartheid created a deep divide between people …

CNN set to interview George Zimmerman

It seems that a week doesn’t go by where Trayvon Martin’s killer isn’t headlining in the media or upsetting people on social media. Today people are riled because CNN will be interviewing …

That awkward moment when Samuel L Jackson roasts a reporter

This was the moment when Samuel L Jackson roasted a news anchor on live TV in a case of mistaken identity. Samuel L Jackson was mistaken for Laurence Fishburne by news anchor Sam Rubin of KTLA. This …

George Zimmerman vs DMX bad taste boxing match cancelled

Those who opposed the controversial DMX vs George Zimmerman boxing match will be glad to hear that the fight is off. Damon Feldman, who has organised a number of fights between stars, took to his …

Trial of Jordan Davis’ killer starts this week

As we remember Trayvon Martin this week let’s spare a thought for the family of the dead teen, Jordan Davis who was shot dead at 17. The man accused of shooting unarmed Jordan is …

Trayvon’s killer should not be allowed to box for money

Had he lived Trayvon Martin would have been 19 today. Trayvon was killed by gun toting neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. As people remember Trayvon and the injustice dished out due to …

George Zimmerman agrees to boxing match to maintain relevance

George Zimmerman, the man acquitted of murdering Trayvon Martin, has reportedly agreed to a celebrity boxing match set to happen in March. He currently has no confirmed opponent but some of the …

Usain Bolt dresses as a woman for new Virgin ad and Jamaicans spew bile

Usain Bolt is playing a whole family of characters in Virgin Media’s latest multi-million-pound advertising campaign and black folks have lost their minds with hate. Black folks, especially …

Video: German Town: The Lost Story of Seaford Town Jamaica

The Jamaican country motto is “Out of Many, One People” which serves as a reminder of the different cultural minorities on the island. But who outside of Jamaica thinks about the different …

Nelson Mandela: A life of resilience and triumph

Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist left an indelible mark on the world through his resilient journey to freedom and equality in South Africa. From …