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Radical Jamaican Journalist in 1920s London

Discover the untold story of radical Jamaican journalist W.F. Domingo and his groundbreaking activism in 1920s London. Explore how his ideas shaped anti-colonial thought.

Queen's secret WWII Brazil role revealed in archives

Newly uncovered documents from the Royal Archives disclose Queen Elizabeth II's covert efforts to strengthen UK-Brazil relations during World War II, challenging traditional narratives of her wartime service.

Namibia demands return of sacred artefacts from US

In a significant move for cultural restitution, Namibia is formally demanding the return of sacred objects and human remains from museums in the United States, including Harvard and the Smithsonian.

Searching for Pan-Africanism's Lost Spirit

A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.

Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On

Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.

Recreate British Pub Classics at Home

Discover how to master Britain's favourite pub classics in your own kitchen, from perfect fish and chips to irresistible sticky toffee pudding.

Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania

Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.

Senegal reimagines Irish play Translations

A groundbreaking theatre production in Senegal reimagines Brian Friel's classic play 'Translations', drawing striking parallels between Irish language erosion and Senegalese cultural displacement under colonialism.

WA Governor Apologises for 1834 Pinjarra Massacre

In a landmark moment for reconciliation, Western Australia's Governor has delivered a formal apology to the Noongar people for the devastating 1834 Pinjarra Massacre, acknowledging colonial violence and beginning healing.

How a British quarrel named Melbourne

The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.

Black British History's National Awakening

From classroom curricula to public memorials, Black British history is experiencing a remarkable renaissance. Discover how decades of activism are transforming how Britain remembers its past.

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