Tracing my roots
History has been one of my favourite subjects since Primary school so it’s not surprising that my family history is important to me. Black History Month is a good opportunity to think about our …
Features: Celebrating voices that deserve the spotlight
This is where stories come alive. Our Features hub highlights the trailblazers, changemakers, unsung heroes, and villains who have left their mark on history, culture, and the community. From global icons to local legends, we showcase individuals whose lives changed history, inspire, challenge, and uplift.
Each profile is more than a biography — it's a celebration of resilience, creativity, and impact. Whether you're discovering a revolutionary thinker, a cultural pioneer, or someone quietly changing the world, these stories remind us that greatness comes in many forms — and every voice matters.
Mansa Musa I of Mali – The richest person in history
Mansa Musa was the first African Muslim king to make the pilgrimage to Mecca. He was also the richest person in history, with a £321 ($400) billion fortune—much richer than Bill Gates, the …
Walter Tull: First British-born black army officer
Walter Tull was one of Britain’s first black footballers and a First World War hero.
Walter Tull was born in Folkestone, Kent on 28 April 1888. His father, Daniel Tull, the son of a slave, had …
The Tragedy at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church: How Dylann Roof infiltrated a historic congregation
On 17 June 2015, a young man named Dylann Roof walked into the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Known as Mother Emanuel, this historic church has been a pillar …
Political correctness: A guide to the controversial ideology
Political correctness, or PC culture, is a term used to describe how public discourse has changed to avoid offending certain groups of people. It is often seen as excessive sensitivity to minority …
6 facts about Jamaica’s debt
For over 40 years the people of Jamaica have suffered under the weight of massive debt. Jamaica is one of the most indebted countries and spends twice as much on debt repayments as it does on …
This John Hanson was not the first Black President of the United States
There are many who claim that John Hanson was the first Black president of the United States, not Barack Obama.
This tale is continuously shared on social media. Because many people believe that …
African Americans experience higher arrest related deaths
Racial disproportionality in the US criminal justice system is a fact that can be proved with statics. This could help to explain why a young black woman like Sandra Bland could end up dead after a …
Sandra Bland – Say her name
Sandra Bland is another black life lost under hinky police circumstances. The 28-year-old’s death in a Texas county jail on 13 July, three days after a routine traffic stop turned into a …
David Michael – Lewisham’s first black policeman
Former Lewisham Labour Councillor David Michael was also chair of the Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee. Before becoming a councillor, he spent decades working for the police.
David …
Fact check: The etymology of picnic
We’ve debunked the tale of how Black Friday came about, now we will fact check the crazy tale of the etymology of picnic.
Have you heard the story about where the word picnic comes from? If you …
Origins of Black Friday and other lies told to us
In this post we fact check the origins of Black Friday and the Willie Lynch speech.
Toni Braxton posted a call to boycott Black Friday on her Facebook page with an image of a slave auction and text …