Jamaican season greetings
This is such an emotional time of year. We can be happy, sad, overjoyed, grateful and downright ungrateful from the time we get up.
We think about the loved one’s we’ve lost and the …
Articles
The Boston Tea Party
On a cold December night in 1773, a group of American colonists made a bold move that would forever change the course of history. Disguised as Mohawk Indians, they boarded three British ships anchored …
The truth about Fred Hampton’s murder
Fred Hampton was a political activist born August 30, 1948. He was killed as he lay in bed in his apartment by a tactical unit of the Cook County, Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO), …
Wonders of the African World
The Wonders of the African World is an exuberant, visually stunning journey across Africa and through the history of its glorious but forgotten civilizations.
Travelling by camel, by dhow, by Land …
Tommie Smith and John Carlos – Black Power Salute
On 16 October 1968, American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos took a stand that would see them banished from the Olympic games.
In 1968, the United States already had a lot on its plate. This …
Understanding Atheism: Differences between atheists and agnostics
Atheism can be a sensitive and controversial topic as it relates to an individual’s belief system and, at times, cultural identities. This article aims to shed light on the concept of atheism, …
Tony Blair’s ‘crime of aggression’ could see him face war crimes trial
Archbishop Desmond Tutu branded Tony Blair and George Bush war criminals and called for both former leaders to be hauled before an international court.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner said the former …
If you want to learn Early African History START HERE
Long before they were taken from their homes and thrust into slavery, black people had a rich history. But you knew that right?
It’s surprising how many black people don’t know that and …
Bookshelf: Black Britain: A Photographic History
People of African and Caribbean descent have inhabited Great Britain for centuries. Eminent professor Paul Gilroy, renowned for his work exploring the social and cultural dimensions of British …
New Cross Fire – 30 years on
This video details the “Remembering the New Cross Fire” Celebration gathering on the 14 January 2010, at the Albany Theatre in Deptford.
On Sunday 18 January 1981 a fire broke out in a …
Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche – the only black man to have died on the Titanic
Not many will know of Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche, who is notable for being the only black man to have died on the Titanic.
Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche was born in Cap Haitien, Haiti, …
What it means to be an agnostic
When exploring personal beliefs and worldviews, a question often arises regarding what it means to be agnostic. Agnosticism is a topic that can be both intriguing and complex. This article aims to …