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The Age of Enlightenment: Dawn of modern thought

The Age of Enlightenment, a pivotal era from the late 17th to the 18th century, heralded profound changes in philosophy, science, and politics, laying the groundwork for the modern world. This period, …

The Age of Exploration: Unveiling new worlds and transforming global history

The Age of Exploration, a pivotal era from the late 15th to the early 17th century, marked a time of unprecedented global exploration initiated by European powers. This period, driven by the desire …

The assassination of Medgar Evers: A turning point in the civil rights movement

The assassination of Medgar Evers, a prominent African American civil rights leader, marked a significant turning point in the fight against racism and sparked renewed efforts towards achieving racial …

History, hidden in the streets of London?

Join Brother Tony Warner for a Blak Friday presentation: History, hidden in the streets of London? Let’s take a walk on the Black side! Brother Tony will challenge the bias in schools and …

Marley song is gay anthem

The Gay community has reportedly been using one of the greatest songs of reggae icon Bob Marley to imply that the legend and his contemporaries would have accepted their lifestyle. “No Woman, no …

Mary Seacole to get statue

Jamaican nurse, Mary Seacole will finally be publically recognised next year when her statue is erected in Central London. After a five year campaign, Westminster council has given the go-ahead for …

70% of Jamaicans say no to gay rights

A shocking new poll commissioned by the Jamaica Gleaner has found that 70% of Jamaicans do not feel that gay people deserve civil rights. The poll finally puts an approximate number on the number of …

R Kelly acquitted in child porn case

R. Kelly was acquitted of all charges on Friday 14 June after less than a day of deliberations in his child pornography trial, ending a six-year ordeal for the R&B superstar. A visibly stunned …

Naomi Campbell gets community service

Naomi Campbell has been ordered to do 200 hours of community service over a bust-up with police at Heathrow’s Terminal 5. The supermodel appeared in court and admitted to charges relating to …

Families face six year wait for social housing

Families who have their homes repossessed face a six-year wait for social housing, council leaders were warned today. People who lose their homes because they can no longer afford mortgage …

Sybil Phoenix honoured again

In 2008, Sybil Phoenix, a stalwart Lewisham foster carer and former ceremonial mayor was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her community work. She received an OBE. Sybil …

R. Kelly’s defence team rests case

R. Kelly’s defence team have rested their case after two days of evidence. The defence offered no surprise witnesses or presented any new evidence, instead of relying on discrediting the …