Marcus Garvey: Look For Me in the Whirlwind
This is a comprehensive documentary telling the life story of the controversial leader, Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
The documentary uses a wealth of material from the Garvey movement. Written documents, …
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.
George Edwin Taylor: First Black person to run for the US presidency
Barack Obama is the first US Black President, but he is not the first black person to run for the US presidency. That honour goes to George Edwin Taylor.
George Taylor was born in the pre-Civil War …
Maya Angelou has gone to be with the ancestors
The world lost a literary giant and civil rights champion when Maya Angelou passed away on 27 May 2014, at age 86, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions.
From the cotton fields …
Who are Boko Haram and what do they want?
Boko Haram is a militant Islamist group based in northern Nigeria and founded in 2002. It has been terrorising Nigerians through assassinations and bombings for several years. They want to overthrow …
Video: German Town: The Lost Story of Seaford Town Jamaica
The Jamaican country motto is “Out of Many, One People” which serves as a reminder of the different cultural minorities on the island. But who outside of Jamaica thinks about the different …
The construct of race: Historical underpinnings and modern implications
The concept of race, a classification system based on physical and genetic characteristics, has been a contentious and evolving aspect of human societies. Historically, the construct of race has been …
British Slave-ownership database – See who benefited from slavery
A new database called Legacies of British Slave-ownership has been launched by University College London (UCL). The database allows anyone to find out details of the families involved in slavery …
How David Starkey got it wrong – London’s evolving language
After the riots in August 2011, David Starkey appeared on Newsnight and ranted about white people becoming black as they spoke the same language as black people. Back then we called him a …
Princess Sara Forbes-Bonetta-Davies
Sarah Forbes Bonetta was the princess, born into the Egbado royal family of south-western Nigeria, who became a favourite of Queen Victoria and a regular visitor to Windsor Castle.
Sarah was captured …
Wonders of the African World
The Wonders of the African World is an exuberant, visually stunning journey across Africa and through the history of its glorious but forgotten civilizations.
Travelling by camel, by dhow, by Land …
New Cross Fire – 30 years on
This video details the “Remembering the New Cross Fire” Celebration gathering on the 14 January 2010, at the Albany Theatre in Deptford.
On Sunday 18 January 1981 a fire broke out in a …
What it means to be an agnostic
When exploring personal beliefs and worldviews, a question often arises regarding what it means to be agnostic. Agnosticism is a topic that can be both intriguing and complex. This article aims to …