Lewis Latimer – Inventor
Lewis Latimer is regarded as one of the ten most significant Black inventors of all time, not just for his many inventions but also for his most famous discovery.
Latimer was born on 4 September …
People in history
Alice Marie Coachman – First black woman to win an Olympic gold medal
Alice Marie Coachman (born 9 November 1923 in Albany, Georgia) is an American former athlete. She specialised in the high jump and became the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal with …
Garret Morgan – Inventor of the traffic light and gas mask
Garrett Morgan possessed a rare gift of creativity that allowed him to produce outstanding inventions which have a tremendous impact on society.
Garrett Morgan was born on 4 March in Paris, …
Samuel Jackman Prescod: The voice of change in Barbados
Samuel Jackman Prescod stands as a towering figure in the annals of Barbadian history, embodying the relentless fight for justice, equality, and representation. His journey from the margins of society …
Ho Chi Minh: The revolutionary leader of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh, born Nguyen Sinh Cung on 19 May 1890 in central Vietnam, was a key figure in Vietnamese history and the leader of the nationalist movement that eventually led to the establishment of the …
Adolf Hitler: Rise and fall
Adolf Hitler remains one of the most infamous figures in modern history. His rise to power, driven by a blend of political savvy, ideological extremism, and exploitation of economic turmoil, led to a …
Grantley Adams: The trailblazing politician of Barbados
In the annals of Barbadian history, few figures shine as brightly as Sir Grantley Herbert Adams, a man whose life and career encapsulated the struggle and triumph of a nation on the brink of …
Amy Jacques Garvey: A trailblazing journalist and activist
Amy Jacques Garvey, born on 31 December 1895 in Kingston, Jamaica, was a pioneering journalist, editor, feminist, and race activist. She was the second wife of Marcus Garvey, a prominent Jamaican …
Amy Ashwood Garvey: A pioneering Pan-Africanist and women’s rights advocate
Amy Ashwood Garvey (1897-1969) was a Jamaican-born political activist, Pan-Africanist, and the first wife of Marcus Garvey. Her tireless work in championing African liberation and advocating for …
Catherine Flon: The woman behind Haiti’s flag
Catherine Flon, an often-overlooked figure in Haitian history, was pivotal in creating the Haitian flag. Like Betsy Ross in the United States, Flon has been mythologised for her contributions to her …
Celebrating the icons: The ten National Heroes of Barbados
Barbados, a nation steeped in rich history and cultural heritage, proudly recognises ten exceptional individuals as its National Heroes. These men and women have played pivotal roles in shaping the …
George William Gordon – Jamaica’s National Hero
One of Jamaica’s National Heroes, George William Gordon was born to a slave mother and a planter father who was an attorney to several sugar estates in Jamaica. Seeing that his son George had …