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transatlantic slave trade

The transatlantic slave trade: An evil chapter in European history

The transatlantic slave trade was a horrifying period in history that lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It involved the transportation of millions of enslaved Africans across the treacherous …
Langston Hughes

The life and career of Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes, born James Mercer Langston Hughes on 1 February 1902, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of American literature. Revered as one of the key figures in the Harlem Renaissance, …

What A Real Sista Been Dyin’ To Say…

Sista, please”Time out!I need a word with youyou messin’ up my good thangand this just ‘aint gon’ doNow, understand – you can do what you want with your life”but …
Black woman crying

How to tell if you are suffering from seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows a seasonal patter. Some people refer to SAD as the winter blues, or winter depression. I didn’t know I had a problem with the …
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On this day in 1977 Police raided several homes and arrested 21 young Black people claiming they were involved in recent muggings in the Lewisham area. Believing this to be a case of racial profiling and citing allegations of police heavy-handedness, the local community formed a defence committee to help fundraise and provide support to the Lewisham 21. Protests against the police handling of the case resulted in the Battle of Lewisham.

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