Special exhibition at the Royal Naval Museum part of the Chasing Freedom – A special exhibition at the Royal Naval Museum 3rd February 2007 – 6th January 2008. The West Africa Squadron The Royal Navy began its anti-slavery patrol following Britain’s decision to abolish its slave trade in 1807. In 1819, the Navy created a […]
History
Caribbean History articles
Carter G. Woodson
Origins of Black History Month Carter G. Woodson was an African American historian who dedicated his life to learning and spreading knowledge. He constantly campaigned for the advancement of black education, and the importance of black people understanding Black culture and contributions to society. Carter G. Woodson’s story starts soon after the end of the […]
Ira Aldridge Bicentenary Project
Commemorating the life and work of Ira Aldridge 1807-1867 The Ira Aldridge Bicentenary Project aims to commemorate the life and work of Ira Aldridge, establish his status and contribution to Theatre History and acknowledge his legacy as an advocate for equal rights. The project will mount performances, workshops, discussions, and an exhibition on the life […]
Lucky Gordon and the Profumo Affair
Lucky Gordon In the weeks that followed the death of one time high-ranking Conservative cabinet minister Profumo, the Secretary of State for War, aged 91, itzcaribbean.com caught up with Lucky Gordon, who was also caught up in the ‘scandal’. Today almost 40 years on, Lucky, who has always felt that the media portrayed his character […]
500 Years Later – a review
Destroying the Horrors of 500 Years A Review of 500 Years Later, Reviewed by: Attahiru Kawu-Bala Until lions tell their tale, the story of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. – African Proverb Often represented as sites of poverty, crime, and despair, Africa’s history is also misrepresented and yet here, as mentioned the Media, […]