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George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver: Agricultural scientist and inventor

‍George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor who developed hundreds of products using peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans, substantially improving the agricultural economy of …
Benneton unhate pope kissing campaign

Benetton blasted for Pope kissing ad

Benetton has been forced to pull a controversial photo montage showing the Pope kissing Egypt’s Ahmed el Tayyeb, imam of the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo and a leading voice in Sunni Islam, from its …
Mark Duggan

Met criticised for not controlling London riots sooner

Greater Manchester Police chief Peter Fahy has said that rioting in Manchester could have been prevented if police in London had acted sooner. The Police chief told BBC Panorama that copycat violence …
FBI's war on black America

The FBI’s War on Black America – Documentary

Through a secret program called the Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO), there was a concerted effort to subvert the will of the people to avoid the rise of a black Messiah that would mobilise …
The American Black Panther Party

The American Black Panther Party: A revolutionary movement for equality and justice

The American Black Panther Party was a political organisation founded in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, California. It aimed to challenge the oppressive systems present in the …
Poster shows portrait photograph by Blair Stapp of Huey Newton sitting in a rattan throne chair with a rifle and a spear. This photo was published in The Black Panther, Vol. 1, No. 6, November 23, 1967. (Blair Stapp, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Huey P. Newton: Visionary activist and co-founder of the Black Panther Party

Huey P. Newton was born on 17 February 1942 in Monroe, Louisiana, but he later moved to Oakland, California, with his family. Growing up in a deeply segregated and racially charged society, Newton …

American students launch campaign against racist Halloween costumes

A poster campaign has been launched in America by the Ohio University student group Students Teaching Against Racism in Society (STARS) to highlight racial stereotyping in Halloween costumes. Their …

Preview of the new Michael Manley documentary

A documentary illustrating the life of Jamaica’s fourth prime minister, Michael Manly was released on 29 February 2012. The release date also marks the 40th anniversary of the day Manley became prime …

Ministry of Justice releases riot convictions statistics

Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice show that of the many people arrested for involvement in the UK August riots only 13% were identified as gang members. Even in London, where gang …
breast cancer aware

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is internationally known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the past 19 years, October has been used to highlight the subject, raise funds and research and encourage women to become …
Lovers rock

The history of lovers rock: A distinctive British reggae sub-genre

‍Lovers Rock, a unique sub-genre of reggae music, has made an indelible mark on the global music scene. Characterised by its romantic sound and content, Lovers Rock has not only influenced other …
The Dutch West India Company

The Dutch West India Company: Navigating the high seas of commerce and colonisation

Regarding colonial history, the Dutch West India Company (WIC) stands out as a significant player in the 17th and 18th centuries. This multinational corporation was a commercial enterprise and an …
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