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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.

Rex Nettleford

Rex Nettleford: A cultural luminary who danced through the heart of Jamaica

In Jamaican arts and culture, Rex Nettleford shines brightly as a beacon of creativity, scholarship, and advocacy. Born on 3 February 1933 in the picturesque town of Falmouth, Jamaica, …
Arthur de Gobineau and the Essay on the Inequality of Human Races

Arthur de Gobineau and the Essay on the Inequality of Human Races

Joseph Arthur de Gobineau, a name that resonates with controversy and historical significance, remains a pivotal figure in the development of racial theory. His influential work, “Essay on the …
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The rhythmic legacy of Joe Gibbs: Pioneering the reggae revolution

In the pantheon of reggae music, few names shine as brightly as Joe Gibbs. A visionary producer and sound engineer, Gibbs played a pivotal role in shaping the sound and direction of reggae music from …

Arthur Wharton world’s first black professional footballer

Arthur Wharton was the world’s first Black professional footballer. Despite his sporting prowess, he was never fully accepted and died a forgotten man. Arthur was born on 28 October 1865 in …
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Lucky Dube: The legacy of a reggae legend

The tragic murder of Lucky Dube on 18 October 2007 sent shockwaves around the world, particularly within the reggae community and his home country of South Africa. Dube was not just a musician but a …

George Crum

The potato chip (aka crisps) was invented in 1853 by George Crum. The son of an African-American father and a Native American mother, Crum was a  chef at the Moon Lake Lodge resort in …
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Granville T Woods “The Black Edison”

Many professionals in the electrical industry knew Granville T Woods as the “Black Edison”. Woods was considered by many to be the greatest electrician in the world. The most well-known of …

How did Black History Month start?

What we now call Black History Month was originated in the US in 1926 by Carter Godwin Woodson as Negro History Week. The month of February was selected in deference to Frederick Douglass and Abraham …

Elijah McCoy

Elijah McCoy was born in Colchester, Ontario, Canada, on 2 May 1844. His parents were George and Emillia McCoy, former slaves from Kentucky who escaped through the Underground Railroad. George joined …
Henry Boyd

Henry Boyd – Black inventor

Henry Boyd was a skilled carpenter, born into slavery in Kentucky on 12 April 1802. At a young age, his master apprenticed Henry out to a cabinetmaker. Henry proved to have an impressive talent for …
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Lewis Latimer – Inventor

Lewis Latimer is regarded as one of the ten most significant Black inventors of all time, not just for his many inventions but also for his most famous discovery. Latimer was born on 4 September …

Alice Marie Coachman – First black woman to win an Olympic gold medal

  Alice Marie Coachman (born 9 November 1923 in Albany, Georgia) is an American former athlete. She specialised in the high jump and became the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal with …
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