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Are you being listened to at work?

Your department has a meeting to decide how to implement a new program. After some discussion, you tentatively suggest an idea. However, it is ignored. As the meeting progresses, one of your …
The spread of Islam through the Arab slave trade

The role of the Arab slave trade in the spread of Islam

The Arab slave trade, spanning from the 7th century well into the 20th century, had profound impacts on the regions it touched, including significant cultural and religious influences. This analysis …
Arab slave traders

The Arab slave trade

The Arab slave trading system, which spanned from the 7th century well into the 20th century, was a complex and multifaceted institution that significantly impacted the regions it touched. Here, we …

Am I Black Enuf for ya?

Am I Black Enuf for ya?B. Keith Wilson If I don’t call my brothas and sistas niggas,would I be Black Enuf For Ya?If I told you that I couldn’t rap or sing,that I couldn’t dance to …
Malcolm X

Malcolm X: The charismatic civil rights leader and Black nationalist

‍Malcolm X was a prominent civil rights leader, Black nationalist, and minister who served as a spokesman for the Nation of Islam during the 1950s and 1960s. As an influential figure in both the …
Uprisings and rebellions

The Morant Bay Rebellion: A turning point in Jamaica’s history

The Morant Bay Rebellion was an uprising that took place in Jamaica on 11 October 1865. This rebellion is one of the most significant events in the history of the Caribbean nation, as it led to major …
Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas

You’ve seen the movies and maybe you’ve read the books but did you know that The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo were written by a decendent of an enslaved woman? Yes. That’s right, …
Alexander Bustamante

Alexander Bustamante: The Father of Jamaican Independence and a Champion of the People

In the tapestry of Jamaican history, few figures stand as tall and resolute as Alexander Bustamante—a pioneer, a political giant, and a tireless advocate for the rights and aspirations of …
Ignatius Sancho

Ignatius Sancho

Ignatius Sancho (c. 1729 – 14 December 1780) is a noteworthy figure in British history, known for his numerous accomplishments as a composer, writer, and passionate advocate for the abolition of …
History of Jamaica

Jamaica: The path to independence

In the early 20th century, there was an increasing push for self-government in Jamaica, fueled by dissatisfaction with the Crown Colony system and the hardships faced by the island’s population. …

Nanny of the Maroons

Often referred to as Queen Nanny, Nanny of the Maroons stands out in history as the only woman among Jamaica’s National Heroes. She possessed that fierce fighting spirit generally associated with the …
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Mary Seacole – The Black Florence Nightingale

You’ve heard of Florence Nightingale but did you know she had a black equal? Up until recently, the story of Mary Seacole was untold. Mary Seacole was born on 23 November 1805 in Kingston, …
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