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The term “woke” has undergone a deliberate negative transformation over the past few years. Once used to show awareness of social issues and empathy towards them, the word has been …
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the leader of India’s non-violent independence movement against British rule. Gandhi is often referred to as Mahatma, which is a Sanskrit …
Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration that takes place on the second Monday of March. It is an event to celebrate the values, diversity and achievements of the Commonwealth, which …
India was one of the largest and wealthiest empires in the world before the arrival of the British East India Company in the late 16th century. The East India Company …
Mother’s Day is a celebration honouring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days …
The Festival of Colours is a popular Hindu festival, also known as Holi or the Festival of Love. It is celebrated all over India and Nepal. It is usually observed …
If you’re looking for something to read this month, consider reading There Goes the Neighborhood by Jade Adia. The book is a raised fist against the destructive forces of gentrification …
Crispus Attucks was the first American and African American to be killed in the Revolutionary War. Born into slavery around 1723, Attucks was said to be the son of Prince …
Every year on 11 November, Armistice Day commemorates the armistice signing between the Allied armies and Germany at 11am – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh …
Day of the dead is a popular Mexican holiday celebrated to commemorate the dead. Mexico’s Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a festive occasion that honours …
The Samhain festival (pronounced ‘sow’inn’) is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It has traditionally been observed across Ireland, Scotland, and …
Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, also known as James Albert, is said to be the first published black author in Britain. His autobiography, A Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of …
The Bristol Bus Boycott helped to raise awareness of racial discrimination in Britain and influenced the passing of the Race Relations Act 1965, which made “racial discrimination in public places” …
Emperor Haile Selassie ruled Ethiopia between 1930 and 1974. He steered his country into mainstream post-World War II African politics through his modernisation efforts. Ethiopia was admitted to the League …
Louise Bennett was a Jamaican author, poet, and playwright who used her words to promote the culture and history of her home country. She was fondly known by many as …
When Caribbean migrants disembarked from the SS Empire Windrush on 22 June 1948, many of them had nowhere to live. Due to the shortage of housing in London following World …
If you haven’t visited Dubai yet, you’re missing out on one of the most diverse and extravagant cities in the world. Situated along the coast of the Persian Gulf in …
Actor Janelle Monaé (Hidden Figures) is set to star as the iconic entertainer Josephine Baker in a new TV series titled De La Resistance. So who was Josephine Baker? Exotic …
You deserve to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life once in a while, and a weekend break in Europe is just the ticket! Whether you’re looking …
Friday 22 April is Stephen Lawrence Day – an annual event held on the date of Stephen’s death as a celebration of Stephen’s life and legacy. Stephen Lawrence was a …
Easter will be seen as a lovely long Bank Holiday weekend for many people. For others, it’s a Christian religious holiday. As a Jamaican, celebrating Easter has always been a …
Meagan Good, an actor, director, and activist, has partnered with FORCE, SHARE, Black Health Matters, and Eisai Inc. to raise awareness about endometrial cancer, the most prevalent type of uterine …
Today is World Poetry Day, and to celebrate, we’re highlighting a poet some may not have heard about in mainstream circles. Today, we feature Paul Laurence Dunbar, poet, novelist, and …
Music entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards has died, aged 31. Jamal Edwards founded SBTV, an urban music platform where artists like Dave, Ed Sheeran, and Jessie J gained recognition. …
