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New Cross Fire – 30 years on

This video details the “Remembering the New Cross Fire” Celebration gathering on the 14 January 2010, at the Albany Theatre in Deptford. On Sunday 18 January 1981 a fire broke …

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Marcus Garvey: Look For Me in the Whirlwind

This is a comprehensive documentary telling the life story of the controversial leader, Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The documentary uses a wealth of material from the Garvey movement-written documents, film and …

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Red, Black and Green – Marcus Garvey Story

The RED, BLACK and GREEN Flag was unveiled to the world by the Honourable Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the members of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, …

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Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive

This BBC documentary explores the life of Jamaica’s Usain Bolt the fastest man alive. Up close and personal with Usain Bolt Produced by French producer/director Gael Leiblang who secured exclusive access …

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The system is not designed for us to thrive

The planet provides us with everything we need to thrive. Can you believe that? Well it’s true. When I say thrive, I don’t mean modelin’ pon you frien’ or keeping …

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Skin bleaching is a crying shame

When the sun comes out I seem to notice a lot of women with that horrible red tinge to their skin caused by skin bleaching. I don’t know why I …

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Do people still think Bo Derek started braids?

Black hair is still a mystery despite being a billion-dollar industry. Some people are operating under the misconception that Bo Derek started the braids trend when she appeared in that …

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Maafa 21: Black Genocide in 21st Century America

Maafa 21: Black Genocide in 21st Century America is a controversial documentary about the American Eugenics program following the end of slavery. Faced with the ‘Negro Dilemma’ the elite formed plans …

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What is colourism? A look at the prejudice against dark-skinned people

Colourism and shadeism is a form of discrimination that favours people with lighter skin over those with darker skin. It is often discussed in relation to skin tone but can …

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The Incredible Human Journey, Out of Africa

Humanity has spent most of its life in Africa. If you haven’t watched the Incredible Human Journey yet, then you won’t be able to imagine this but, we are all …

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Louise Bennet: Miss Lou dies at 86

On Wednesday, Jamaican poet and folklorist Louise Simone Bennett-Coverly, who became the voice of the island’s culture at home and abroad, died in Toronto. She was 86 years old. Jamaica …

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