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Newsletter No 15 - Queen Makeda

This week we will explore the Queen of Sheba otherwise know as Queen Makeda. This week we will explore the Queen of Sheba otherwise know as Queen Makeda.

April 14, 2023 April 14, 2023

Audio Newsletter 5 - The Colour of Law

I start this week's recording by saying some thank you’s. I talk about black Tudors and share some of my thoughts on the importance of the law. I start this week's recording by saying some thank you’s. I talk about black Tudors and share some of my thoughts on the importance of the law.

April 12, 2023 April 12, 2023 Contains audio

Audio Newsletter 4 - Off Platform!

I start this recording by saying some thank you’s. I recap the story of Mary Prince and share my thoughts on the importance of supporting creators OFF PLATFORM I start this recording by saying some thank you’s. I recap the story of Mary Prince and share my thoughts on the importance of supporting creators OFF PLATFORM

April 5, 2023 April 5, 2023 Contains audio

Newsletter No 13 - Mary Prince

In this edition, I share the extraordinary and heart-wrenching tale of Mary Prince, who bravely fought for her freedom against seemingly insurmountable odds. In this edition, I share the extraordinary and heart-wrenching tale of Mary Prince, who bravely fought for her freedom against seemingly insurmountable odds.

March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023

Free Resource Page

I'm so excited to welcome you to our Free Resources Page, a space I've created just for you to delve into the fascinating world of black history and culture. I'm so excited to welcome you to our Free Resources Page, a space I've created just for you to delve into the fascinating world of black history and culture.

March 24, 2023 March 24, 2023

News letter 13 - The Aba Women's War (1929-1930):

The Aba Women's War, also known as Ogu Ndem or the Women's War, was a significant revolt staged by women in West Africa. The Aba Women's War, also known as Ogu Ndem or the Women's War, was a significant revolt staged by women in West Africa.

March 24, 2023 March 24, 2023

Audio Newsletter 2

Good morning, afternoon and evening, family, This is King Kurus, and I'm excited to share the second audio edition of my Black History Buff newsletter with you. I'm… Good morning, afternoon and evening, family, This is King Kurus, and I'm excited to share the second audio edition of my Black History Buff newsletter with you. I'm…

March 22, 2023 March 22, 2023 1 reaction Contains audio

Newsletter 12 - The Courageous Tale of John Little and his Wife's…

This week, I'll share a breathtaking piece of American and Canadian History. The story takes place in the 1800s and is worthy of being turned into a movie; This week, I'll share a breathtaking piece of American and Canadian History. The story takes place in the 1800s and is worthy of being turned into a movie;

March 17, 2023 March 17, 2023

Newsletter 11.5 - Reinventing Our Newsletter with Audio

Today Im introducing a new format to the weekly newsletter, audio! Today Im introducing a new format to the weekly newsletter, audio!

March 15, 2023 March 15, 2023 Contains audio

Newsletter No 11 - Lope Martin: The African Navigator Who Mastered…

Discover the incredible story of Lope Martin, an Afro-Portuguese mariner who made history as the first man, black or otherwise, to navigate the treacherous Pacific Ocean. Discover the incredible story of Lope Martin, an Afro-Portuguese mariner who made history as the first man, black or otherwise, to navigate the treacherous Pacific Ocean.

March 10, 2023 March 10, 2023

Newsletter No 10 - Job Maseko: The Unsung Hero of World War II

This week I’m sharing the incredible story of Job Maseko a South African soldier, who destroyed a German ship with a tin can during WWII. This week I’m sharing the incredible story of Job Maseko a South African soldier, who destroyed a German ship with a tin can during WWII.

March 4, 2023 March 4, 2023

Newsletter No 9 - The MOVE 9

Good morning, afternoon and evening, family, Welcome to Newsletter No 9. Im continuing my theme of sharing stories deemed too controversial for our beloved social media… Good morning, afternoon and evening, family, Welcome to Newsletter No 9. Im continuing my theme of sharing stories deemed too controversial for our beloved social media…

February 23, 2023 February 23, 2023

Newsletter No 8 - Emancipate yourself

Born enslaved in 1818 in Hancock County, Georgia, Bridget “Biddy” Mason was a successful businesswoman, nurse, and philanthropist in Los Angeles, California. Born enslaved in 1818 in Hancock County, Georgia, Bridget “Biddy” Mason was a successful businesswoman, nurse, and philanthropist in Los Angeles, California.

February 17, 2023 February 17, 2023

Exploring Black History: A beginners Guide

Every February, people across the world celebrate Black History Month, it’s a time to acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of black individuals throughout… Every February, people across the world celebrate Black History Month, it’s a time to acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of black individuals throughout…

February 11, 2023 February 11, 2023

The stories I cant share on social media !

Welcome to Newsletter No 7 Firstly I would like to thank all the new people who joined my membership platform in the last two weeks and those who decided to follow me on… Welcome to Newsletter No 7 Firstly I would like to thank all the new people who joined my membership platform in the last two weeks and those who decided to follow me on…

February 10, 2023 February 10, 2023

Newsletter No - Black History Month

Welcome to Newsletter No 6, Wow, how time flies, it only feels the start of the new year was only yesterday, and here we are already in February, celebrating Black… Welcome to Newsletter No 6, Wow, how time flies, it only feels the start of the new year was only yesterday, and here we are already in February, celebrating Black…

February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023

Newsletter No 5 - Delving Deeper

Good morning, afternoon and evening, family, Welcome to Newsletter No 5 Firstly I would like to thank all the new people who joined my membership platform in the last… Good morning, afternoon and evening, family, Welcome to Newsletter No 5 Firstly I would like to thank all the new people who joined my membership platform in the last…

January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023

Newsletter No 4 - The Interesting Narrative of Oludah Equiano

This week, we're highlighting the life of Olaudah Equiano, also known as Gustavus Vassa. Equiano was an enslaved African who became a… This week, we're highlighting the life of Olaudah Equiano, also known as Gustavus Vassa. Equiano was an enslaved African who became a…

January 13, 2023 January 13, 2023 Contains audio

Newsletter No 3 - An Exciting Year Ahead

Dear Black History Buffs, Welcome back from your festive break. I hope you had a wonderful time with your loved ones, no matter how you spent it. For once, I had a… Dear Black History Buffs, Welcome back from your festive break. I hope you had a wonderful time with your loved ones, no matter how you spent it. For once, I had a…

January 6, 2023 January 6, 2023 1 reaction

Newsletter No 2 -  Samuel Coldridge-Taylor A life of music and colour

Dear Black History Buffs, This week, we are highlighting the contributions of British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Dear Black History Buffs, This week, we are highlighting the contributions of British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

December 14, 2022 December 14, 2022

Newsletter No 1 - Each One Teach One

We are excited to announce the launch of a new weekly newsletter focused on Black history. We are excited to announce the launch of a new weekly newsletter focused on Black history.

December 8, 2022 December 8, 2022 3 reactions

The Birmingham Children’s crusade

I did something random this week and decided to try making a very short video as a personal challenge. Attached to this post is the result. The video is less than 60 sec I did something random this week and decided to try making a very short video as a personal challenge. Attached to this post is the result. The video is less than 60 sec

August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021 1 reaction

Better days will come again: The Arthur Briggs story Good Morning…

This recording is interview with a fantastic writer named Travis Atria about a talented Jazz musician named Arthur Briggs. This recording is interview with a fantastic writer named Travis Atria about a talented Jazz musician named Arthur Briggs.

July 26, 2021 July 26, 2021 Contains audio

The Devil’s Half Acre Greetings family, I hope you are well and in…

This week Stephanie brings us the Tragic story of The Devils Half Acre. Lumpkin’s jail… This week Stephanie brings us the Tragic story of The Devils Half Acre. Lumpkin’s jail…

July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021 1 reaction

Britains First black professional footballers ARTHUR WHARTON …

Meet Britain's first black professional footballer ARTHUR WHARTON Meet Britain's first black professional footballer ARTHUR WHARTON

July 19, 2021 July 19, 2021 Contains audio

King Taki’s War - A Jamaican war of Independence

This week Stephanie brings us the incredible story of King Taki. A Fanti King from the former Gold Coast, King… This week Stephanie brings us the incredible story of King Taki. A Fanti King from the former Gold Coast, King…

July 16, 2021 July 16, 2021

Nerd moment

In this recording I speak about audio recordings, Britain's first black policewoman and medieval Ethiopian history. In this recording I speak about audio recordings, Britain's first black policewoman and medieval Ethiopian history.

July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021 Contains audio

Britain’s First Black Policewoman

Hi Family,  This week Stephanie brings us a short slice of history about Britain's first Black police woman Sislin Fay Allen.  We hope you enjoy the video and please let… Hi Family,  This week Stephanie brings us a short slice of history about Britain's first Black police woman Sislin Fay Allen.  We hope you enjoy the video and please let…

July 9, 2021 July 9, 2021

Hidden holocaust Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of my look into the Hidden Holocaust of the Herero and Nama people. If you’ve not listened to part 1, I suggest you go back and check that… Welcome to part 2 of my look into the Hidden Holocaust of the Herero and Nama people. If you’ve not listened to part 1, I suggest you go back and check that…

July 5, 2021 July 5, 2021 1 reaction Contains audio

The Travesty Of The Reverse Underground Road Hi everyone, So this…

The Travesty Of The Reverse Underground Road Hi everyone, So this week, the fantastic Stephanie shares the untold story of the Reverse Under Ground Railroad with us,… The Travesty Of The Reverse Underground Road Hi everyone, So this week, the fantastic Stephanie shares the untold story of the Reverse Under Ground Railroad with us,…

July 2, 2021 July 2, 2021 1 reaction