Black Power Salute and Peter Norman – the third man
The picture of Tommie Smith and John Carlos giving the Black Power Salute is iconic and instantly recognisable to many. But few people know of the bravery and tragedy of the other guy, the third …
People in history
Enoch Powell and the “Rivers of Blood” speech: A catalyst for racism in Britain
Enoch Powell was a prominent British politician who served in various capacities from the 1950s to the 1970s. He is, however, best remembered for his infamous “Rivers of Blood” speech …
Darcus Howe: The radical voice of Black Britain
Darcus Howe, a Trinidad-born activist, writer, and broadcaster, played a significant role in the fight for racial equality in Britain. With his roots in the Black Power movement, Howe used his …
Richard the Lionheart
Richard the Lionheart, also known as Richard I of England, was a central figure of the Third Crusade and one of the most famous warriors of his time. Born on 8 September 1157, Richard was the third of …
Mansa Musa I of Mali – The richest person in history
Mansa Musa was the first African Muslim king to make the pilgrimage to Mecca. He was also the richest person in history, with a £321 ($400) billion fortune—much richer than Bill Gates, the …
The history of Ashkenazi Jews
The Ashkenazi Jews, whose lineage traces back to the medieval Jewish communities of the Rhineland in Western Germany and Northern France, represent a tapestry woven with the threads of migration, …
The Sephardic Jews: Heritage, history, and culture
The Sephardic Jews, originating from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), represent one of the two major Jewish ethnic divisions, the other being the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern and Central …
Walter Tull: First British-born black army officer
Walter Tull was one of Britain’s first black footballers and a First World War hero.
Walter Tull was born in Folkestone, Kent on 28 April 1888. His father, Daniel Tull, the son of a slave, had …
Mizrahi Jews: Heritage and tradition
Mizrahi Jews, often called Eastern Jews, are descendants of Jewish communities who lived in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia for centuries. Unlike Ashkenazi Jews from Central and …
The Beta Israel: The history and heritage of Ethiopian Jews
The Beta Israel community, often known as Ethiopian Jews, holds a unique place within the diverse mosaic of Jewish peoples. With a history that intertwines ancient traditions, enduring faith, and the …
This John Hanson was not the first Black President of the United States
There are many who claim that John Hanson was the first Black president of the United States, not Barack Obama.
This tale is continuously shared on social media. Because many people believe that …
George Edwin Taylor: First Black person to run for the US presidency
Barack Obama is the first US Black President, but he is not the first black person to run for the US presidency. That honour goes to George Edwin Taylor.
George Taylor was born in the pre-Civil War …