Tips for creating a strong work-life balance
With the demands of modern life and careers, it can be challenging to find time to spend with friends and family, take care of personal interests, and pursue hobbies. That’s where working smarter …
Aretha Franklin: The iconic journey of the Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin, the undisputed Queen of Soul, left an indelible mark on the music industry with her soul-stirring voice and powerful performances. Born on 25 March 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, Aretha …
Understanding the difference between race, ethnicity, and nationality
In today’s diverse and global society, it is crucial to understand the distinctions between race, ethnicity, and nationality. Increasing awareness of these concepts can lead to a more inclusive …
Samantha Bee faces backlash over Ivanka Trump comments
Samantha Bee has been the focus of Cancel Culture backlash ever since she made an admittedly poor choice of words while describing Ivanka Trump on her television show, Full Frontal. The 48-year-old …
Thurgood Marshall: Champion of civil rights and first African American Supreme Court Justice
Thurgood Marshall was an influential figure in American history, known for his groundbreaking work as a civil rights lawyer and the first African American Supreme Court Justice. His tireless efforts …
The impact of cultural appropriation on affected communities
Cultural appropriation can be defined as a dominant group adopting elements of a minority culture without acknowledging the original source. More often than not, this occurs without understanding the …
Understanding the fine line: Cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation
Katy Perry recently apologised and acknowledged that she “did it wrong” regarding two separate performances where she was accused of cultural appropriation. Performing at the American …
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 …
The decolonisation of Africa
The decolonisation of Africa refers to the period between the mid-1950s and 1975 when numerous African nations gained independence from their European colonisers. This process was often marked by …
The spread of Islam in Africa
Africa is the second largest continent in the world made up of 54 countries. There are many different religions in Africa and some of them have been celebrating their faith, telling their stories and …
The Tragedy at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church: How Dylann Roof infiltrated a historic congregation
On 17 June 2015, a young man named Dylann Roof walked into the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Known as Mother Emanuel, this historic church has been a pillar …
Islam and its belief system: An overview
Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula and spread across Africa. Its teachings are based on the revelations received by its founder, Prophet …
Political correctness: A guide to the controversial ideology
Political correctness, or PC culture, is a term used to describe how public discourse has changed to avoid offending certain groups of people. It is often seen as excessive sensitivity to minority …
5 things that will continue to divide black people in 2016
In life, I try to avoid being around negative ignorant people who are too set in their ways to be enlightened. Sadly, I buck up on these people every day on social media. I spent a lot of time …
Racist: What it is…
I can’t believe that a discussion on what a racist is, still needs to be had in 2015. The meaning used to be clear cut but as more Black people speak out against injustice racists seek to muddy the …
How respectability politics hurts Black people
Respectability politics believes that conformity to established mainstream standards of appearance and behaviour can protect people who belong to marginalised groups if they conform to prescribed …
Viola Davis makes history at the Emmy Awards
On 20 September 2015, actress Viola Davis made history at the Emmy Awards when she won for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama for her role in How to Get Away with Murder. This is the first time a …
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka: A Landmark Supreme Court Case in the Fight for Equality
The Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case, decided on 17 May 1954, was a seminal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement. This landmark Supreme Court decision declared the “separate …
Sandra Bland conspiracy: Anonymous release video calling out Texas police
Hacktivist group Anonymous has released a video where they claim to ‘expose’ Texas police over the death of Sandra Bland. The chilling voiceover, which has been digitally disguised, is …
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 …
Kanye and Kim on Time’s “100 Most Influential People” list
Time Magazine has released its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world and Kanye West sits in the number one spot. The list is comprised of a selection of people who are blazing a …
Piers Morgan sticks his nose into the N-word debate
Piers Morgan wrote an article for the ‘Daily Fail’ suggesting that if Black Americans want the N-word to die, they will have to kill it themselves. Asking black folks to stop using that word is …
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 …
Marissa Alexander supporters plan ‘Stand Our Ground Week’ protests
Remember Marissa Alexander? She was the woman who was sentenced to 20 years in prison after she fired a warning shot at the ceiling during a dispute with her husband. Marissa’s new court hearing will …
