Jamaica prime minister says it’s fine if Britain wants to apolgise for slavery
Jamaica’s prime minister has said if Britain wants to apologise for the years of “wicked and brutal” slavery suffered by the islanders at its hands, it would be “fine”. …
Prince Harry visits Jamdown and Portia calls for independence
Prince Harry is touring the Caribbean to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee year. His visit to Jamaica comes at a time when prime minister Portia Simpson Miller is calling for the …
My Whitney Houston
I am saddened by the death of Whitney Houston but I admit I mourned her many years ago. I stopped following Whitney’s career many years ago when her marriage to Bobby Brown kept her in the …
Red Tails – the story of the Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen, an all Black fighter unit formed in 1941, prepared and trained to become pursuit pilots in a war that many of the Army brass never intended for them to fight in. The George Lucas …
Ish people say videos
You may have seen the comedy videos entitled “Shit Girls Say” on YouTube. As usual, when something’s remotely funny, people bring out parody versions. We’ve found some that are a lot …
Ah Wha Gwan
Shade Software Solutions announced the release of their localised news and information service Ah Wha Gwan(TM) (AWG) in collaboration with Copiers Limited Jamaica. The goal of this service is to …
Two men face trial for Stephen Lawrence murder
Two men will go on trial at the Old Bailey accused of the racist killing of Stephen Lawrence in Eltham. The A-level student was waiting for a bus with his friend Duwayne Brooks, also 18, when they …
The history of lovers rock: A distinctive British reggae sub-genre
Lovers Rock, a unique sub-genre of reggae music, has made an indelible mark on the global music scene. Characterised by its romantic sound and content, lovers rock has not only influenced other …
The British East India Company: A monopolistic force that shaped the modern global economy
The British East India Company, once the largest corporation in history, has profoundly impacted the modern global economy. This influential trade organisation, which operated for over two centuries, …
The History of Reggae: A journey through music, culture, and unity
Reggae, a genre originating in Jamaica, has become a global phenomenon recognised by UNESCO as a cultural institution. Its roots can be traced back to the social upheaval in post-war Jamaica, and it …
British Library publishes CD of Caribbean and black British poetry to mark Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, the British Library released a new 2-CD set, Caribbean Roots, featuring some of the most significant Caribbean and black British poets of the past several …
Nobody Canna Cross It – Clifton Brown goes viral
In June 2011, Jamaica experienced some devastating rains. This is not unusual. What is unusual is that the misfortune faced by the people of St Andrew could inspire a viral video. A section of the …
The History of Rocksteady: Jamaica’s influential music genre
Rocksteady, a music genre that originated in Jamaica around 1966, played a significant role in shaping the sound of modern reggae music. This short-lived yet impactful genre evolved from its …
The history of Ska music
Ska music is a unique and influential genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, laying the foundation for rocksteady and reggae music. With its catchy rhythms and upbeat melodies, Ska has …
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 the …
UK Riots of 1981
The 1981 UK riots were spurred by police handling into the investigation of the New Cross fire where 13 young black people lost their lives as well as serious social and economic problems affecting …
Nabil Abdul Rashid Responds to David Starkey
A young man called Nabil Abdul created a video response to David Starkey’s recent outrageous claims about black people. Starkey went on BBC Newsnight to proclaim that “the white’s …
David Starkey: The whites have become black
Historian David Starkey has told BBC’s Newsnight ”the whites have become black” in a discussion on the England riots. This interview shows Mr Starkey to be a clueless racist fart. He …
2011 UK riots: Racist’s getting it twisted
This week’s UK riots have been viewed quite gleefully by racists as a ‘black thing. This has set race relations back about 10 years and when the next election comes the BNP will be trying …
The Pax Britannica: A period of British dominance
The Pax Britannica, Latin for “British Peace,” describes the period between 1815 and the outbreak of World War One in 1914. During this time, the British Empire achieved global hegemony, …
The Industrial Revolution: A profound transformation in human history
The Industrial Revolution, which occurred between the 18th and 19th centuries, has been regarded as the most profound revolution in human history due to its far-reaching impact on people’s …
The Montgomery Bus Boycott: A turning point in the American Civil Rights Movement
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a pivotal event in the American Civil Rights Movement that lasted from 5 December 1955 to 20 December 1956. The boycott was a mass protest against the racially …
European Imperialism
European Imperialism, a historical phenomenon that emerged in the 19th century, was driven by economic, political, and cultural motivations. It marked a significant shift in global power dynamics as …
Lewisham to scrap Connexions despite record youth unemployment
Despite having the highest level of youth unemployment in the UK Lewisham Council has proposed scrapping its Connexions contract before a replacement careers advice service has been created. Nearly 36 …
