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Day 10: Stormzy - Grime Artist, Philanthropist, and Cultural Icon

Hey Family, Today we're turning our attention to a contemporary figure who's making waves not just in music, but in education and social… Hey Family, Today we're turning our attention to a contemporary figure who's making waves not just in music, but in education and social…

October 10, 2024 October 10, 2024

Day 9: Malorie Blackman - Redefining Young Adult Literature

Hey Family, Today, we're diving into the world of Malorie Blackman, a literary powerhouse who has revolutionised young adult fiction in… Hey Family, Today, we're diving into the world of Malorie Blackman, a literary powerhouse who has revolutionised young adult fiction in…

October 9, 2024 October 9, 2024

Day 8: The Windrush Generation - Pioneers of Modern Multicultural…

Hey Family, Today, we're diving into the story of the Windrush Generation, a group of pioneers whose arrival in post-war Britain marked the… Hey Family, Today, we're diving into the story of the Windrush Generation, a group of pioneers whose arrival in post-war Britain marked the…

October 8, 2024 October 8, 2024

Uncover Hidden Heroes: Week 1 of Our Black British History Journey!

Hey History Buffs! What a week it's been! We've kicked off our '31 Days of Black British History' series with a bang, and I can't wait to share what we've uncovered. 🎉… Hey History Buffs! What a week it's been! We've kicked off our '31 Days of Black British History' series with a bang, and I can't wait to share what we've uncovered. 🎉…

October 8, 2024 October 8, 2024

Day 7: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - The African Mahler

Hey Family, As we wrap up our first week, we're diving into the melodious world of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a composer whose music bridged… Hey Family, As we wrap up our first week, we're diving into the melodious world of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a composer whose music bridged…

October 7, 2024 October 7, 2024

Day 6: Walter Tull - Breaking Barriers on the Pitch and the…

https://youtu.be/Cw5jVIQD3V4 Hey Family, Today, we're exploring the groundbreaking life of Walter Tull, a man who defied racial barriers in both football and the… https://youtu.be/Cw5jVIQD3V4 Hey Family, Today, we're exploring the groundbreaking life of Walter Tull, a man who defied racial barriers in both football and the…

October 6, 2024 October 6, 2024

Day 5: Claudia Jones - Journalist, Activist, and Cultural…

Hey Family, Today, we're diving into the inspiring life of Claudia Jones, a woman whose activism and creativity left an indelible mark on… Hey Family, Today, we're diving into the inspiring life of Claudia Jones, a woman whose activism and creativity left an indelible mark on…

October 5, 2024 October 5, 2024

Day 4: Dr Harold Moody - Challenging Racial Prejudice in Early 20th…

Hey Family, Today, we're exploring the life and legacy of Dr Harold Moody, a man who fought tirelessly for racial equality in early 20th… Hey Family, Today, we're exploring the life and legacy of Dr Harold Moody, a man who fought tirelessly for racial equality in early 20th…

October 4, 2024 October 4, 2024

Day 3: Olaudah Equiano - The Voice that Fuelled Abolition

Hey Family, Today, we're delving into the extraordinary life of Olaudah Equiano, a man whose words helped change the course of history.… Hey Family, Today, we're delving into the extraordinary life of Olaudah Equiano, a man whose words helped change the course of history.…

October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024

Day 2: Mary Seacole - The British-Jamaican Nurse Who Defied…

Hey Family, Today, we're exploring the remarkable life of Mary Seacole, a woman whose determination and compassion left an indelible mark on… Hey Family, Today, we're exploring the remarkable life of Mary Seacole, a woman whose determination and compassion left an indelible mark on…

October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024

Day 1: The Origins and Evolution of Black History Month UK

Hey Family, Welcome to the first day of our '31 Days of Black British History' journey. Today, we're exploring the roots and significance of… Hey Family, Welcome to the first day of our '31 Days of Black British History' journey. Today, we're exploring the roots and significance of…

October 1, 2024 October 1, 2024 1 reaction

31 Days of Black British History: My Biggest Project Yet!

Hey Family, I've just uploaded a new video that I'm buzzing to share with you all. It's a bit different from my usual content, so grab a… Hey Family, I've just uploaded a new video that I'm buzzing to share with you all. It's a bit different from my usual content, so grab a…

September 24, 2024 September 24, 2024

Get Ready for an Epic Journey Through Black British History!

Hey family, Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey through time? 🚀 I'm thrilled to announce our upcoming series: '31 Days of Black British History'! Starting… Hey family, Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey through time? 🚀 I'm thrilled to announce our upcoming series: '31 Days of Black British History'! Starting…

September 23, 2024 September 23, 2024

Big News! “31 Days of Black British History” Coming in October

I’ve got some exciting news! Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working on a project that’s close to my heart: 31 Days of Black British History. I’ve got some exciting news! Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working on a project that’s close to my heart: 31 Days of Black British History.

September 12, 2024 September 12, 2024

Race Riots in the UK: The Long Road

In light of the recent race riots shaking the UK, I felt compelled to dive deep into our history and connect the dots between past and present. In light of the recent race riots shaking the UK, I felt compelled to dive deep into our history and connect the dots between past and present.

August 22, 2024 August 22, 2024

Britains 1st Black Footballers

Today, we're taking a leisurely stroll through history, and I've got two incredible stories to share with you. The story of Arthur Wharton and Walter Tull. Today, we're taking a leisurely stroll through history, and I've got two incredible stories to share with you. The story of Arthur Wharton and Walter Tull.

August 7, 2024 August 7, 2024

Rita Marley: How Her Locs Saved Her Life | A Relaxing History Walk

Hey Family, King Kurus here, the Black History Buff, taking you on another calm walk through history. Today, we're going to be strolling through history from 1970’s… Hey Family, King Kurus here, the Black History Buff, taking you on another calm walk through history. Today, we're going to be strolling through history from 1970’s…

July 25, 2024 July 25, 2024

A walk with Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Walk with me and learn about rock legend Sister Rosetta Tharp, in a relaxing video. Walk with me and learn about rock legend Sister Rosetta Tharp, in a relaxing video.

July 21, 2024 July 21, 2024

Ahmed Sékou Touré: A Complicated Legacy

Hey Family, Today, I want to dive into a chapter of African history; the story of Ahmed Sékou Touré and Guinea's fight for independence. It's a tale that reminds me of… Hey Family, Today, I want to dive into a chapter of African history; the story of Ahmed Sékou Touré and Guinea's fight for independence. It's a tale that reminds me of…

July 10, 2024 July 10, 2024

Dealing with Double Consciousness: Being the Change You Need to See

Hey Family, I've got to share something that's been weighing on my mind recently. I had a meeting with a group of Black apprentices at the educational company where I… Hey Family, I've got to share something that's been weighing on my mind recently. I had a meeting with a group of Black apprentices at the educational company where I…

July 2, 2024 July 2, 2024

The Book of Job: A Story From WWII

Hey Family, I'm excited to share that I've been working on a special podcast episode focusing on the story of Job Maseko and other African soldiers during World War II.… Hey Family, I'm excited to share that I've been working on a special podcast episode focusing on the story of Job Maseko and other African soldiers during World War II.…

May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024 Contains audio

The Tuskegee Airmen: Heroes of the Skies

Hi Family, I recently made a short video about the Tuskegee Airmen, which I shared on social media. However, a 30-second video just isn't enough to describe the amazing… Hi Family, I recently made a short video about the Tuskegee Airmen, which I shared on social media. However, a 30-second video just isn't enough to describe the amazing…

April 29, 2024 April 29, 2024

The Untold Story of Harriet Tubman's Daring Combahee Ferry Raid

Dear Family, I hope this message finds you well and inspired. Recently, I briefly shared one of the Civil War's most audacious events in a video on social media about… Dear Family, I hope this message finds you well and inspired. Recently, I briefly shared one of the Civil War's most audacious events in a video on social media about…

April 24, 2024 April 24, 2024

This is Ebi

Hey family, I've got some exciting news to share with you today! As you know, one of my main goals with this Patreon is to give as many people as possible a platform to… Hey family, I've got some exciting news to share with you today! As you know, one of my main goals with this Patreon is to give as many people as possible a platform to…

April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

New Podcast Episode: A Night With The Duke

Hey Family, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of The Black History Buff Podcast by reading this newsletter. Your… Hey Family, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of The Black History Buff Podcast by reading this newsletter. Your…

April 18, 2024 April 18, 2024 Contains audio

The Story of Cudjoe Lewis

Dear Family, I wanted to share an update with you about my latest creative endeavour. Encouraged by your votes and comments, I've been on a creative hot streak and… Dear Family, I wanted to share an update with you about my latest creative endeavour. Encouraged by your votes and comments, I've been on a creative hot streak and…

April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024

From Mishap to Masterpiece: The Cudjoe Lewis Podcast Saga Continues!

Hey everyone, Remember that Cudjoe Lewis podcast episode I shared with you recently? The one where I accidentally made the intro sound like it belonged in a Hollywood… Hey everyone, Remember that Cudjoe Lewis podcast episode I shared with you recently? The one where I accidentally made the intro sound like it belonged in a Hollywood…

April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024 Contains audio

A Creative Sprint, a Musical Mishap, and a Decision for You

Hey everyone, Last week, I shifted my focus from creating content for platforms to prioritising the people who truly value my work—you. This decision sparked a surge of… Hey everyone, Last week, I shifted my focus from creating content for platforms to prioritising the people who truly value my work—you. This decision sparked a surge of…

March 26, 2024 March 26, 2024 Contains audio

Beyond the Likes: Why I'm Putting My Best Work Behind the Scenes

Dear Family,  Social media and I have a complicated relationship. On one hand, it's connected me with friends worldwide and allowed my voice to reach far beyond my… Dear Family,  Social media and I have a complicated relationship. On one hand, it's connected me with friends worldwide and allowed my voice to reach far beyond my…

March 22, 2024 March 22, 2024

Newsletter 17: The Legendary Duke Ellington

This Month's Newsletter: The Legendary Duke Ellington Dear Jazz Enthusiasts and History Buffs, This month, we dive deep into the melody-laden world of Duke Ellington This Month's Newsletter: The Legendary Duke Ellington Dear Jazz Enthusiasts and History Buffs, This month, we dive deep into the melody-laden world of Duke Ellington

March 7, 2024 March 7, 2024