The term has a racist and colonial foundation that still impacts our thinking to this day — Since reading about this particular issue on Quora and doing research into it, it dawned on me how problematic the term Sub-Saharan Africa is. Something I previously didn’t think much of, since the discovery, I’ve stopped using it and try to correct others (explaining the reason), from doing so. The…

Many refuse to acknowledge its existence in the country — A reader responded to one of my articles about the toxicity of the British press and said how he resents my insinuation that the country is blinded by white privilege. He goes on to say that “idiots like you make the rest of the world view Britain as a racist…

It’s getting out of hand — Like every other buyer, I read through product reviews before potentially making a purchase. It’s paramount to do so to avoid returning things that don’t meet expectations. However, I’ve been coming across a lot of one-star reviews from buyers not because the products had minor issues like a scratch etc…

Once the biggest star of the Jazz age but when she stood up against racism and segregation, the establishment blacklisted her and her name vanished into obscurity. — Part two from the series I started on my instagram page Art History Talks, to commemorate Black History Month. This post is about the iconic Trinidadian-born jazz pianist, actor and singer Hazel Scott. Throughout her outstanding career as a performance artist, she was always a champion for civil rights, speaking out against racial discrimination, state violence and oppression, even at the cost of her own career.

A Brazilian warrior and Quilombo leader — A series I started on my instagram page Art History Talks, to commemorate Britain’s Black History Month 2020. Whilst researching for iconic black figures to write about for my art page, I realised that many of their stories are largely forgotten or whitewashed. Yes Art History Talks will feature a…

Is time running out on celebrity culture? — I recently came across the song ‘The Cult of Personality’ by Living Colour and was not only blown away by the musical artistry (who said black people can’t do rock), but the lyrics rang astonishingly true leaving me to pause for thought. …

How the Raft of the Medusa shines a light into the elite establishment of 19th century France — Today’s art world considers The Raft of the Medusa painting one of Théodore Géricault’s greatest works. It’s also regarded as one of France’s most celebrated work of art. When it was first exhibited in 1819 at the Paris Salon, it received a mixed reception. Some were fascinated by the macabre…

Why do they constantly throw sensationalised news stories at the public to the detriment of others? — After sitting on the sidelines and observing troubling stories circulating in the media– occasionally ranting about it on twitter, I’ve decided it was time to put my thoughts together regarding the press treatment of Meghan Markle and other public figures. Here it goes: THE UNITED KINGDOM HAS A TOXIC PRESS…