Colonisation: Uncovering the Legacies, Honouring the Stories

This space is dedicated to unpacking the far-reaching impact of colonisation, not just as a historical event but as a force that continues to shape our world today. Through personal stories, historical analysis, and cultural reflection, we explore how empires rose and fell, how borders were redrawn, and how identities were both erased and redefined.

Acknowledging our ancestors' different journeys. Exploring our connected Black histories and respecting our different cultures.

From Africa to the Caribbean, from the Americas to the Pacific, we dive into the complexities of resistance, survival, and resurgence. This category is a living archive of truth-telling, memory-keeping, and collective healing.

The history of South Africa: From colonisation to independence

South Africa’s history is a rich tapestry woven with threads of diverse cultures, conflict, and resilience. From the arrival of European colonisers to the country’s hard-won independence, …

The partition of India

The partition of India between 14-15 August 1947 resulted in the creation of India and Pakistan, two separate states divided along religious lines. This decision was made by the British government, …

History of Ghana – From colonisation to independence

Where is Ghana? Ghana is a country in Western Africa. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, it is bordered by Burkina Faso, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire. Ghana was the first black African …

History of the Dominican Republic – From colonisation to independence

Where is the Dominican Republic? The Dominican Republic is a country in the West Indies that occupies the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola, the second-largest island of the Greater Antilles chain …

History of Saint Lucia – From colonisation to independence

Where is Saint Lucia? Saint Lucia is an island in the Caribbean Sea. It is the second largest of the Windward group. Castries is the capital city. Saint Lucia was first known as “Louanalao” by …

History of the Gambia – From colonisation to independence

Where is the Gambia? The Republic of The Gambia is the smallest country within mainland Africa and is sandwiched by Senegal. Banjul is the capital and the largest city in the Gambia. The Gambia …

History of Brazil: From colonisation to independence

Brazil, the largest country in South America, is known for its diverse culture and rich history. The nation’s development has been shaped by centuries of colonisation, imperial rule, and …

History of Grenada – From colonisation to independence

Grenada is one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. Known as the Spice island, it is the world’s second-largest producer of nutmeg after Indonesia and is a …

History of Haiti – From revolution to civil unrest

Where is Haiti? Haiti is in the western one-third of the island of Hispaniola between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the …

How Haiti won its independence

On 5 December 1492, European navigator Christopher Columbus came upon an island in the Caribbean that he claimed for Spain and called La Isla Española (“The Spanish Island”, later Anglicised as …

Olaudah Equiano – Writer and abolitionist

Olaudah Equiano (c.1745-1797) was an eighteenth-century African writer whose experiences as a slave prompted him to become involved in the British abolition movement. Early years Equiano was …

The history of Eswatini

‍Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, has a rich history that spans centuries. This landlocked nation in Southern Africa has undergone significant transformations, from early migrations to claiming …