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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.

Henry A Kissinger

Henry Kissinger, controversial architect of US foreign policy, dies at 100

Henry A. Kissinger, the enigmatic and polarising figure who shaped much of the United States foreign policy in the tumultuous 1970s, died on 29 November 2023 at the age of 100. A Nobel laureate, …
Packing coltan after milling in DRC Congo

Beneath the surface: The dark cost of Congo’s riches

Welcome to the Democratic Republic of Congo, a nation blessed with an abundance of valuable minerals yet cursed with a legacy of exploitation and suffering. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) …
Bernie grant

Trailblazers of Change: Celebrating Ten Black British Activists

In every generation, individuals challenge the status quo, stand up against injustice, and pave the way for others to follow. These trailblazers are often the unsung heroes of our society, their …
Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the long road to reparations in the Americas

In a world grappling with the legacies of colonialism, Indigenous Peoples’ Day stands as a beacon of change and recognition for the original inhabitants of the Americas. This day, often observed …
Pioneers of Black British Cinema: Ngozi Onwurah, Maureen Blackwood, and Martina Attille

Pioneers of Black British Cinema: Ngozi Onwurah, Maureen Blackwood, and Martina Attille

Continuing our Black History Month features “Celebrating our Sisters”, we look at three influential Black women in arts and culture.  Black British cinema has a rich and diverse …
Black History Month saluting our sisters - 8 black women activists

Eight pioneering Black British Women activists

Black British women have played a significant role in shaping the history of the United Kingdom through activism. Their tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to social justice and equality have …
Black history month celebrating our sisters in arts and culture

Eight Black British women who made an impact in arts and culture

Black British women have made significant contributions to the world of arts and culture, challenging stereotypes, breaking down barriers, and paving the way for future generations. Their talent, …
Black history month: Black women in STEM

Eight Black women who made groundbreaking contributions to STEM

Black History Month is a time to celebrate and recognise the achievements and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. In the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and …
Jan Ernst Matzeliger lasting machine

Jan Ernst Matzeliger: The man who revolutionised shoemaking

Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852–1889) was an influential inventor best known for revolutionising the shoe industry with his invention of the shoe-lasting machine. This machine significantly improved the …
Industrial revolution

Iron innovation: Unveiling the Jamaican influence on Britain’s Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution was a groundbreaking period that transformed Britain into an economic superpower. It brought about significant advancements in various industries, including iron production. …
Benjamin_Zephaniah

Benjamin Zephaniah: A Poet and activist with a diverse career

Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah, born 15 April 1958, is a renowned British writer and dub poet. Despite his unlikely background, Zephaniah has made a name for himself in the literary world, earning …
Windrush 75 celebration and commemoration

Windrush 75: A milestone anniversary celebrating the Windrush generation 

Throughout 2023, the United Kingdom will commemorate the 75th anniversary, dubbed Windrush 75, of the arrival of the Windrush generation, who have played a pivotal role in shaping modern British …
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