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.

Gerlin Bean: A trailblazer for equality and social change

In the rich tapestry of history, there are individuals whose unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have paved the way for a more inclusive and just society. Gerlin Bean, a Jamaican-born activist …

James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw

Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, also known as James Albert, is said to be the first published black author in Britain. His autobiography, A Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of James …

Roy Hackett: A life of activism from Jamaica to Bristol

Roy Hackett, a remarkable figure in the civil rights movement, not only left an indelible mark on the city of Bristol, but he also played a crucial role in shaping its history. Born in Jamaica and …

The life and legacy of Louise Bennett: A Jamaican poet whose words still resonate

Louise Bennett was a Jamaican author, poet, and playwright who used her words to promote the culture and history of her home country. She was fondly known by many as Miss Lou. Her poetry and writing …

The Windrush passenger’s underground accommodations

When Caribbean migrants disembarked from the SS Empire Windrush on 22 June 1948, many of them had nowhere to live. Due to the shortage of housing in London following World War Two, temporary housing …

I Spy: The Josephine Baker Story

Actor Janelle Monaé (Hidden Figures) is set to star as the iconic entertainer Josephine Baker in a new TV series titled De La Resistance. So who was Josephine Baker? Exotic cabaret dancer, …

22 April is Stephen Lawrence Day – Have things got better?

22 April is Stephen Lawrence Day – an annual event held on the date of Stephen’s death as a celebration of Stephen’s life and legacy. Stephen Lawrence was a black teenager who lived in Eltham …

World Poetry Day: Profile on Paul Laurence Dunbar

Today is World Poetry Day, and to celebrate, we’re highlighting a poet some may not have heard about in mainstream circles. Today, we feature Paul Laurence Dunbar, poet, novelist, and …

Leon Trotsky: A revolutionary influencer

Leon Trotsky’s name is synonymous with the 20th-century socialist and communist movements, and his role in the tumultuous events of Russia’s modern history is unquestioned. As a committed …

Proud to Be: Reclaiming black dignity

The theme of Black History Month 2021 is Proud to Be. How did our ancestors reclaim their dignity, and what made them proud to be after slavery? I grew up listening to a lot of uplifting songs …

Vladimir Lenin: The revolutionary leader who shaped a nation

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian communist revolutionary and politician who played an integral role in forming the Soviet Union. Born on 22 April 1870 in …