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 …
Historical events
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 …
Apartheid South Africa: A dark chapter in history
Apartheid South Africa was a period characterised by institutionalised racism, segregation, and the oppressive governance of the non-white population. Apartheid created a deep divide between people …
Nelson Mandela: A life of resilience and triumph
Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist left an indelible mark on the world through his resilient journey to freedom and equality in South Africa. From …
The Boston Tea Party
On a cold December night in 1773, a group of American colonists made a bold move that would forever change the course of history. Disguised as Mohawk Indians, they boarded three British ships anchored …
The truth about Fred Hampton’s murder
Fred Hampton was a political activist born August 30, 1948. He was killed as he lay in bed in his apartment by a tactical unit of the Cook County, Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO), …
African American Women and the right to vote: Pioneers in the Suffrage Movement
Throughout history, African American women have played a significant role in the fight for universal suffrage. Despite facing numerous obstacles due to their race and gender, these trailblazers made …
The birth of Christianity: The emergence and spread of a new religion
The birth of Christianity can be traced back to the first century AD when Jesus Christ was said to be teaching and preaching in ancient Palestine. This new religion emerged in a time and place where …
The Dutch West India Company: Navigating the high seas of commerce and colonisation
Regarding colonial history, the Dutch West India Company (WIC) stands out as a significant player in the 17th and 18th centuries. This multinational corporation was a commercial enterprise and an …
The Toxteth Riots: Causes and outcomes
The Toxteth riots, also known as the Liverpool 8 disturbances, were a series of violent confrontations that erupted in Toxteth, Liverpool, in July 1981. These riots were emblematic of the social and …
Brixton Riots 1985
The 1985 Brixton riots, started on 28 September in Lambeth in South London. It was the second major riot that the area had witnessed in the space of four years, the last in 1981.
It was sparked by …