Felix Brenton
Felix Brenton is an undergraduate student of American Studies at the University of Sussex, England, with a particular interest in American society in the Twentieth century. He is currently attending the University of Washington, Seattle as an undergraduate exchange student for one year, further developing his interest in American history, culture and society. On completion of his degree in 2010 he is considering going into teaching.
Articles by
Charlie Wiggins (1897-1979)
Charlie Wiggins, known as “the Negro Speed King,” was an African American motor racing pioneer who competed in the segregated...
Matthias de Sousa (?-?)
Matthias de Sousa, an indentured servant, was the only black person to serve in the colonial Maryland legislature. As such...
Colonel Titus Cornelius Tye (1753-1780)
Titus Cornelius, also known as Titus Tye, was an escaped slave who fought with the British in the American Revolution,...
American Colonization Society (1816-1964)
The American Colonization Society (ACS), also known as the American Society for Colonizing the Free People of Color in the...
Sophia Danenberg (1972- )
In 2006 Sophia Danenberg became the first African American and first Black woman from anywhere in the world to climb...
Otis Redding (1941-1967)
Otis Redding was one of the great American soul singers, who, although only enjoying a short career due to his...
William Arthur Lewis (1915-1991)
Sir William Arthur Lewis was a public intellectual in the field of development economics, who in 1971 became the first...
Brixton Riots (April 10-12, 1981)
The Brixton Riots of April 10-12, 1981, described as the first serious riots of the 20th century in England, were...
