Lewis Latimer – Inventor
Lewis Latimer is regarded as one of the ten most significant Black inventors of all time, not just for his many inventions but also for his most famous discovery.
Latimer was born on 4 September …
Articles
Alice Marie Coachman – First black woman to win an Olympic gold medal
Alice Marie Coachman (born 9 November 1923 in Albany, Georgia) is an American former athlete. She specialised in the high jump and became the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal with …
Garret Morgan – Inventor of the traffic light and gas mask
Garrett Morgan possessed a rare gift of creativity that allowed him to produce outstanding inventions which have a tremendous impact on society.
Garrett Morgan was born on 4 March in Paris, …
Louise Bennet: Miss Lou dies at 86
On Wednesday, Jamaican poet and folklorist Louise Simone Bennett-Coverly, who became the voice of the island’s culture at home and abroad, died in Toronto. She was 86 years old.
Jamaica …
Planning for the summer holidays
It’s that time of the year when people who can afford it are off on their holidays, the children are out of school and their boredom threshold has increased to unimaginable levels. Not everyone …
A comprehensive look at the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War, a protracted conflict that spanned from 1955 to 1975, remains one of the most tumultuous and defining periods of the 20th century. Rooted in the aftermath of World War II, this war …
Samuel Jackman Prescod: The voice of change in Barbados
Samuel Jackman Prescod stands as a towering figure in the annals of Barbadian history, embodying the relentless fight for justice, equality, and representation. His journey from the margins of society …
John F. Kennedy: An overview
John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, remains one of the most iconic and influential figures in American history. Though tragically cut short by assassination, his presidency was …
World Poetry Day: A celebration of language, creativity, and emotion
World Poetry Day is an annual event held on 21 March, established by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) in 1999. It celebrates the power of poetry and its …
The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings: A turning point in World War II
The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 marked a turning point in World War II, leading to Japan’s surrender and the end of the war in Asia.
Background
Pacific …
World War II: The global conflict that redefined history
World War II, also known as the Second World War, was the largest and deadliest conflict in human history, involving more than 50 nations. The war was fought on land, sea, and air in nearly every …
World War One: A comprehensive overview
World War One, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It involved many of the world’s major powers, including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and …