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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 out in a house in New Cross South East London killing 13 young people. Another teenager committed suicide shortly after, having been traumatised by the …
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 photographs-to reveal what motivated a poor Jamaican to set up an international organization for the African diaspora, what led to his early successes, and why …
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, of the World at its first international convention on 13 August 1920. The UNIA-ACL knew that Africans at home and abroad needed there own flag …
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 to Usain Bolt, this documentary gets up close and personal with him over 12 months as he prepared for the biggest race of his life. …
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 up with the Jones. I mean having adequate shelter, food and water for everyone. I mean not depending on power companies for our fuel, being …
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 notice this more in summer. Maybe I pay more attention to beautiful things when the sun is shining. When a person bleaches their skin the …
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 movie 10. That’s not the case obviously, black people have been rocking braids from the year dot. Let’s talk about hair from the Inkspot Entertainments …
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 to wipe out the 4 million free slaves. Watch the documentary and learn the code words used to downplay racism understand that Hitler hated Blacks …
Pan-Africanism is a global movement that focuses on strengthening the bonds of solidarity among all people of African origin, including those in the diaspora living in the Americas and Europe. The primary goal of this movement is to foster unity and cooperation among African peoples for their collective economic, social, and political progress. The origins …
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 also refer to hair texture, eye colour, and other physical features. The preference for light skin is an old and deeply-rooted issue that has its …
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 from Africa. Not just black people but white, Chinese – everybody! At least that is what Dr Alice Roberts proposes. In this captivating documentary, Dr …
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 Information Service announced her death without giving a cause. After collapsing late Tuesday night, she was hospitalised in Toronto. As a social commentator who used …
World Poetry Day is an annual event held on 21 March, established by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) in 1999. It celebrates the power of poetry and its ability to captivate our imaginations, inspire our creativity, and encourage us to express our deepest emotions. The idea for a specific day to …
Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley, was an influential Jamaican singer-songwriter widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He helped bring reggae music to the forefront of the global stage. Born on 6 February 1945 in Nine Mile, Jamaica, Marley grew up surrounded by music, and his …
Langston Hughes, born James Mercer Langston Hughes on 1 February 1902, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of American literature. Revered as one of the key figures in the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes’ work offers a vivid portrayal of African American life through the use of rich language, sharp wit, and a keen understanding …
