Celebrating 31 Days of Black History
The theme of this year’s UK Black History Month is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. To celebrate, we’ll be publishing videos daily that celebrate the achievements of Black people in …
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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition: A day to reflect and educate
Every year on 23 August the world pauses to commemorate the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition. This significant observance, established by UNESCO in 1998, …
The Causeway Green Race Riots of 1949
The Causeway Green Riots of 1949, although less known than other postwar racial disturbances in the United Kingdom, marked a significant moment in the history of British race relations. These riots …
Paris Olympic opening ceremony: Highlights and controversies
The opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics garnered a lot of attention for its innovative approach and ambitious scale. For the first time in Olympic history, the ceremony was held outside a …
The Ancien Régime: A critical examination of pre-revolutionary France
In the gilded halls of Versailles, where the Sun King once held court, the echoes of an era long past still resonate. The Ancien Régime, a period of French history that shaped the destiny of a nation …
Survey reveals half of Britons unable to identify a Black British historical figure
A recent survey found that a significant portion of Britons have limited knowledge about Black British history, with over half being unable to identify a single historical figure.
The findings …
The rise of white Christian nationalism in America: A threat to democracy
In recent years, the United States has witnessed the emergence of a dangerous ideology known as White Christian nationalism. This movement, rooted in a distorted interpretation of American history and …
Kardashian mysteries and stardom unveiled: Study sheds light on eccentric search queries
Digital Rainmaker, a renowned SEO and Digital Marketing Agency, has recently published an intriguing study, delving into Kardashian-Jenner-related search queries and exposing unique details about the …
Emmett Till’s accuser Carolyn Bryant is dead
Carolyn Bryant Donham died on 25 April 2023, aged 88, in Westlake, Louisiana. Her death marked the end of a life inextricably linked to one of the darkest chapters in America’s racial history. …
Families dealing with probate can get free legal advice from a network of UK solicitors
Dealing with the death of a loved one is almost incomprehensible to those who haven’t experienced this kind of loss themselves. The grief and sense of loss can leave you at such a low ebb you …
The trad wife trend: A step backwards for women’s progress
In recent years, a new lifestyle trend known as the “trad wife” has gained momentum in various social media circles, garnering attention and sparking debates. But what is a trad wife, …
Aimé Césaire: A life and legacy of négritude, poetry, and political activism
Aimé Césaire, a towering figure in 20th-century intellectual thought, art, and politics, left a lasting impression on the history of postcolonial Africa and the Caribbean. Césaire’s legacy is …