Throughout the tumultuous period of World War II, the Caribbean played a pivotal yet often overlooked role. Islands like Grenada showcased adaptability and resourcefulness, not only surviving but actively contributing to the global war effort.
Robert Branford, who became the Metropolitan Police’s first black officer to rise through the ranks to become a superintendent in 1856
Picture the rugged beauty of Scotland’s Highlands, with its mist-cloaked mountains and ancient lochs. Now, juxtapose that with Guyana’s sun-soaked mangrove coast, teeming with life. At first glance, they seem worlds apart, but delve into history’s pages and you’ll uncover a tangled web of wealth, exploitation, and shared names. Beyond the postcard landscapes of both regions lies a shadowy past where sugar, slavery, and Scots intertwine. Let’s journey through this unexpected connection, unearthing stories that have been long buried beneath the weight of time and the desire to forget.
Discover the journey of Walter Clement Noel, a pivotal figure in understanding sickle cell disease.
“Education is our rod and our staff; the secret is to not ask for what you know an oppressive people don’t want to give. We must take it. We are what we think, and we must think and act like the Kings and Queens they stole from Africa.” – Rubin Coward.
Rahasya Rudra Narayan, affectionately referred to as Rudy Narayan, was an emblematic figure in the British legal community and civil rights movement
This is the tale of how a group of pioneering Black athletes, led by visionary Robert L. Douglas, took to the court to challenge societal norms and, in doing so, etched their name into the annals of basketball history.
Whitelash against Black knowledge isn’t only in the US: ask UK Prof Adi.
This case highlighted a history of racial exploitation spanning seven decades, a grim reminder of a systemically racist medical system.
Ivan Van Sertima, born on January 26, 1935, was a Guyanese-born British associate professor of Africana Studies at Rutgers University in the United States.