Eight Black inventors you should know about
Let’s celebrate the excellence of black inventors who have made groundbreaking innovations in various fields. From Henry Boyd, who invented the Boyd Bedstead, to George Washington Carver, who …
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.
Celebrate diversity and equality: Understanding the significance of Pride Month
As we celebrate Pride Month, it is vital to understand the significance of this month-long celebration of diversity and equality. Pride Month is an annual commemoration of the Stonewall riots, which …
Tina Turner: The unstoppable rock icon
Tina Turner, the legendary rock’n’roll star who became a pop icon in the 1980s, died at 83 after a long illness. She suffered ill health recently, having been diagnosed with intestinal …
Linton Kwesi Johnson: The revolutionary voice of reggae poetry
Linton Kwesi Johnson, commonly known as LKJ, is a renowned reggae poet and recording artist whose work has impacted the world of literature, music, and politics. His unique fusion of Jamaican patois, …
Joyce Bryant: The fusion of fame and civil rights activism
Throughout Black American history, many individuals have contributed to developing entertainment culture and social justice movements. Joyce Bryant, an African American singer, dancer, and activist, …
The trad wife trend: A step backwards for women’s progress
In recent years, a new lifestyle trend known as the “trad wife” has gained momentum in various social media circles, garnering attention and sparking debates. But what is a trad wife, …
Aimé Césaire: A life and legacy of négritude, poetry, and political activism
Aimé Césaire, a towering figure in 20th-century intellectual thought, art, and politics, left a lasting impression on the history of postcolonial Africa and the Caribbean. Césaire’s legacy is …
Maggie Aderin-Pocock: A journey to the stars
Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a renowned British space scientist and science educator, has captivated the world with her extraordinary contributions to space science. Overcoming numerous obstacles throughout …
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great is a name that resonates throughout history as one of the greatest military geniuses of all time. Born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, Alexander inherited from his father, King …
Is Critical Race Theory really dangerous?
Critical race theory (CRT) is an intellectual framework that emerged in the 1970s in response to the limitations of traditional civil rights approaches for addressing systemic racism. CRT recognises …
The co-opting of ‘woke’: How far-right conservatives turned a movement into a dog whistle
The term “woke” has undergone a deliberate negative transformation over the past few years. Once used to show awareness of social issues and empathy towards them, the word has been …
Profile on Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the leader of India’s non-violent independence movement against British rule.
Gandhi is often referred to as Mahatma, …