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The little-known story of Afro-Caribbean ex-slaves who were imprisoned by Britain in 1796
The hidden history of more than 2000 black people from the Caribbean who were imprisoned in Britain in the 18th century was unveiled sometime in 2017 when a researcher exhibited their story for the first...
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Four key reasons why black celebrities must launch scholarships for black students
That there is a bias in how black children are treated in schools is not a secret. Quite a number of reports indicate that black children are viewed as poorer performers as compared to their white counterparts....
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For Ancient Nubians, beer was more than just a drink; it was medicine
For many people, beer is their go-to drink when they are looking to have a good time. For Ancient Nubians, beer was more than a fun-time drink, it came with quite a number of benefits one of which is its...
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You probably did not know the Holt Collier Wildlife Refuge was named after an ex-slave
During the American civil war, the Confederacy did not permit black people serving in uniform, but the skills of one black soldier had them making an exception. His name was Holt Collier. Born as a slave...
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Three poems celebrating anti-slavery heroes you ought to read today
On this day in 1833, Britain abolished slavery in all of its territories. This meant that every single person in its territories across the world under enslavement should be free and able to conduct their...
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Almost lost to history, Emma Clarke was the first black female footballer in the UK in 1895
Her prowess on the field was so surprising that they were attributed to a white goalkeeper who was mistaken as coloured. However, a re-examination of history indicated that Emme Clarke was the first...
