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Features: Highlighting 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.

Sandra Bland: A life and legacy in the fight for racial justice

On 13 July 2015, Sandra Bland, a 28-year-old African American woman, was found dead in her jail cell in Waller County, Texas. Her death, ruled a suicide by local authorities, came just three days …
Mary Surratt

Mary Surratt: The first woman executed by the U.S. Government

On 7 July 1865, Mary Surratt became the first woman to be executed by the U.S. government. Her death was the culmination of a dramatic and controversial trial following one of the most infamous events …
Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand: The assassination that shook Europe

Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria-Este, was born on 18 December 1863 in Graz, Austria. As a member of the House of Habsburg, Franz Ferdinand held a significant position within the Austro-Hungarian …
George Armstrong Custer

George Armstrong Custer and his complex legacy

George Armstrong Custer is one of American history’s most controversial and enigmatic figures. His life, filled with dramatic highs and lows, left an indelible mark on the nation’s memory. …

The unstoppable Wilma Rudolph: A legacy of speed and resilience

Wilma Glodean Rudolph, an American sprinter born on 23 June 1940 in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee, remains one of the most inspiring figures in athletics history. Her story is not just one of athletic …
Katherine Dunham

Katherine Dunham: Dance, anthropology, and the rhythms of cultural revolution

Katherine Dunham was born on 22 June 1909 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Dunham was raised in a nurturing family environment. Her early life was marked by her mixed heritage; her father was of African and …
Oliver Cromwell by Samuel Cooper

Profile on Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell stands as one of the most complex and polarising figures in British history. As a military leader and later as Lord Protector, Cromwell’s influence during and after the English …
Grenfell Tower

Remembering Grenfell

Seven years ago, on 14 June 2017, the Grenfell Tower fire in West London became one of the deadliest residential fires in modern UK history, claiming 72 lives. This catastrophic event left a profound …
Jesse Owens

The legendary Jesse Owens: Triumphing against all odds

In the records of sports history, few names shine as brightly as that of Jesse Owens. His story is not just one of athletic prowess but of profound human spirit triumphing against the odds. At the …
Lynn Connway

Lynn Ann Conway: A pioneering spirit in science and transgender advocacy

Lynn Ann Conway’s life story is a remarkable testament to the power of resilience, brilliance, and transformation. Born in 1938, Conway’s journey from a curious and bright young girl …
Picture of Bessie Coleman

Skyward Bound: The remarkable journey of Bessie Coleman, pioneer aviator

Bessie Coleman was not just a pilot; she was a trailblazer who shattered the glass ceiling in aviation. Born into the harsh realities of early 20th-century America, she rose above racial and gender …
Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron: The voice of revolution in music and poetry

Gilbert Scott-Heron, often hailed as the godfather of rap, was an influential American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author known for his socio-political content, laconic delivery, and significant …
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