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Amy Ashwood Garvey: A pioneering Pan-Africanist and women’s rights advocate

Amy Ashwood Garvey (1897-1969) was a Jamaican-born political activist, Pan-Africanist, and the first wife of Marcus Garvey. Her tireless work in championing African liberation and advocating for …

Catherine Flon: The woman behind Haiti’s flag

Catherine Flon, an often-overlooked figure in Haitian history, was pivotal in creating the Haitian flag. Like Betsy Ross in the United States, Flon has been mythologised for her contributions to her …

New Cross Fire – 13 dead and nothing said!

On Sunday, 18 January 1981, a fire broke out in a house in New Cross Road, Deptford, South East London, killing 13 people and marking a massive change for black people in Britain. [Tweet “On …

What’s the meaning of each one teach one?

The saying “Each one teach one” is an African proverb that originated in America during slavery times. Slaves were seen as chattel and therefore denied an education so when one slave learned to read …

Celebrating the icons: The ten National Heroes of Barbados

Barbados, a nation steeped in rich history and cultural heritage, proudly recognises ten exceptional individuals as its National Heroes. These men and women have played pivotal roles in shaping the …

George William Gordon – Jamaica’s National Hero

One of Jamaica’s National Heroes, George William Gordon was born to a slave mother and a planter father who was an attorney to several sugar estates in Jamaica. Seeing that his son George had …

6 Facts about testicular cancer

Listen up, fellas. We’re going to discuss something that statistics show you are slow to detect. It’s something that is becoming more common and yet can be effectively treated if caught at …

Nature’s cures for menstrual cramps

Menstrual cramps are caused by a substance called Prostaglandin F2 Alpha (PGF2 Alpha). Research has discovered that this is released as the lining of the womb breaks down during the second half of the …

7 Steps to help take the strain off your back

Back pain is most common amongst young adults and older people, with the common cause being improper lifting, exercising, physical work and sports. Lower back pain can also be an indication of stress. …

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): The Hidden Infection

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact. The vast majority of STDs are treatable, yet in a high …

5 Reasons why you should quit smoking

Disease from smoking was once a male domain but the evidence is now clear – women have caught up really quickly. Figures for smoking and smoking-related disorders (and consequently deaths) have …

11 Tips for writing a business proposal

Business in the new millennium means fierce competition, aggressive marketing and strategic alliances. The extent to which a business succeeds or fails often depends upon that business’s ability …