Since the theme for Black History Month this year is Celebrating Our sisters, I decided to write about Dr. Mae C. Jemison, a true pioneer and an inspiration to millions. During her lifetime, she has left an unforgettable mark on both our scientific and cultural understanding of the world and outer universe. As the first African American woman to travel to space, her life’s journey serves as a testament to the power of determination, intellect, and hard work.

October marks the start of Black History Month. It is a celebration of the contributions that Black people have made to world history and raises awareness of their incredible achievements. However, the national school curriculum does little to highlight Black history beyond slavery, which is disempowering not only to Black communities, but also white children who are not educated about the broader picture of ethnic minority backgrounds. Therefore, it feels vital to acknowledge and support this important celebration. This is done through having a whole month dedicated to learning about Black History.

Two weeks ago, the biggest media mogul of our time, Rupert Murdoch stepped down as chairman of Fox and News Corporation, so grab yourself a tea, let the Succession theme tune play and I will do my best to take you through how one man has irreparably influenced international politics, for better or for worse.

The Romantic movement arose in late 18th century England and is largely regarded as a time of revolutionary and almost ‘modern’ views on religion. Due to the prioritisation of emotional expression within Romanticism, it was seen to revolve largely around the notion of individual religious freedom, signalling a move away from the widespread commodification of religion occurring within the institution of the Church at the time.