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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.

Norman Manley Jamaican president

Norman Washington Manley – 1893-1969

Norman Washington Manley is one of Jamaica’s National heroes. Born in Roxborough, Manchester, on 4 July 1893,  he was the son of Margaret and Thomas Albert Manley who were both mixed race. …
Langston Hughes

The life and career of Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes, born James Mercer Langston Hughes on 1 February 1902, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of American literature. Revered as one of the key figures in the Harlem Renaissance, …
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