Popular Culture: Conversations that matter

A popular culture hub for the issues, events, and cultural moments shaping our world right now. In this category, we delve into the deeper aspects of popular culture, examining the impact of fast fashion, the effects of over-tourism, the significance behind global awareness days, the release of influential books, and evolving narratives within Black culture and beyond.

From headlines to hashtags, Popular Culture dives into the conversations that spark change and reflection. Here, you’ll find thoughtful commentary, critical reviews, and stories that connect the personal to the political — because culture isn’t just what we consume. It’s what we live, question, and carry forward.

Tony Blair’s ‘crime of aggression’ could see him face war crimes trial

Archbishop Desmond Tutu branded Tony Blair and George Bush war criminals and called for both former leaders to be hauled before an international court. The Nobel Peace Prize winner said the former …

If you want to learn Early African History START HERE

Long before they were taken from their homes and thrust into slavery, black people had a rich history. But you knew that right? It’s surprising how many black people don’t know that and …

Bookshelf: Black Britain: A Photographic History

People of African and Caribbean descent have inhabited Great Britain for centuries. Eminent professor Paul Gilroy, renowned for his work exploring the social and cultural dimensions of British …

The Mail sets to strip Jamaica of it’s finest hour

On 9 August at the 2012 Olympics, Team Jamaica struck Gold, Silver and Bronze in the Men’s 200m race and everyone, except maybe the Daily Mail roared. In a timely article to strip Jamaica of …

Team Jamaica enjoying downtime before Olympic 2012 races

Team Jamaica shot some videos of their downtime in the lead up to their Olympic 2012 events. Hosted by Usain Bolt with 200m runner Warren Weir as the cameraman, the team show off their clothes and …

Usain Bolt vs. London – Visa ad

Watch Usain Bolt race across London in the 2012 Visa video. The video was released in March 2012 and shows Usain Bolt racing across in time for the Olympic games. A lot of work into the …

Gold for Bolt, the Olympics, riot anniversary and Jamaica 50- what a weekend

This weekend has been one of anticipation. Team Jamaica were due to run in both the men’s and women’s 100m Olympic finals, the anniversary of the UK riots was on us and Jamaica …

Jamaica 50 years of Independence – Really though?

On 6 August 2012, Jamaica celebrated 50 years of independence. The celebrations were made more jubilant by Team Jamaica’s results in the 2012 Olympics. Jamaica is a mix-up of Amerindian, West …

NBC forced to apologise after ill-timed ad following Gabby Douglas Gold medal victory

The Internet was buzzing with calls of racism after the NBC slipped up and showed an advert of a monkey doing gymnastics straight after showing Gabby Douglas’ Gold medal victory. The network has …

Jamaica House – A little slice of home

This summer, a small corner of London has come alive with the sights and sounds of Jamaica. Jamaica House, the official Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) endorsed Olympic House, is situated at The …

Dear Usain Bolt please win – no pressure

Growing up in my house when it came to sports you routed for your host country’s team unless Jamaica was playing of course. Nothing much has changed and as I wait for the men’s 100m and 200m …

Celebs openly divide us by shadeism and get away with it

Divide and conquer. You’ve heard that saying right? In the art of war and in terms of slavery, divide and conquer is a rule of thumb. But slavery is long dead (on the surface) and I stay …