Historical events

The evolution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A historical overview

‍Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has a rich and complex history that spans centuries. This vast Central African nation was once known as the Belgian Congo during its …

Notting Hill Riots of 1958

The Notting Hill Race riots were the result of a campaign of attacks on the Caribbean residents in a bid to drive them out of their homes and ultimately out of Britain. Much like the 1919 …

The murder of Kelso Cochrane

A 32-year-old black man from Antigua named Kelso Cochrane was brutally murdered in a racist attack in the early hours of 17 May 1959. After receiving treatment at Paddington Hospital for a …

The history and politics of Zionism: Everything you need to know

Zionism is a term that has been used in many different ways over the years. At its core, Zionism is the belief that Judaism is a nationality as well as a religion, and Jews have a right to …

Why Israel occupied Palestine: The history behind the conflict

Israel’s control of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza has been referred to as an “occupation” for decades. Yet until recently, many people have not fully understood the significance of the …

Women’s suffrage movement in Britain

In the nineteenth century, women had no place in national politics. They were not eligible to run for Parliament and were not even allowed to vote. The assumption was that women did not need to vote …

Suffrage in Britain: Women of colour and the right to vote

The history of the women’s suffrage movement is often depicted as a struggle predominantly led and fought by white women. However, this narrow perspective overlooks the significant contributions …

The history of Constantinople

The history of Constantinople is rich and multifaceted, spanning over a millennium and encompassing a wide range of cultural, religious, and political developments. Here’s an overview of the key …

Sandra Bland – Say her name

Sandra Bland is another black life lost under hinky police circumstances. The 28-year-old’s death in a Texas county jail on 13 July, three days after a routine traffic stop turned into a …

The burning of Greenwood aka Black Wall Street

It may be hard to imagine today that black people could be unified enough to have a successful all-black community, but in early 20th Century America, that’s exactly what happened. Greenwood is a …

History of Jamaica Welfare

Jamaica Welfare was founded by Norman Manley in 1937. It was the first large scale social welfare organisation on the island. It was formed from suggestions Manley made to United Fruit Company …

The rise and fall of the National Front in Britain

The National Front, a far-right political party, emerged in the United Kingdom during the late 1960s and 1970s, garnering attention and support from British citizens concerned about immigration and …

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