In these current messed-up times and 95 years after his birth, I want to honour one of the greatest human rights activists of the last 100 years. A man who has taught us great lessons about black pride and human sovereignty. What's in a Black Name Today exactly 95 years ago El Haj el Malik... Continue Reading →
What’s in a Tragedy: 5th May Dutch Liberation Day
Today, 5th May is Liberation Day in the country of my birth and upbringing. On that day in 1945 the Netherlands was liberated from Nazi occupation. Liberation Day used to be my favourite public holiday. The weather tends to be pleasantly spring-like this time of year and on this day people used to be out... Continue Reading →