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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 1 reaction

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 1 reaction

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 1 reaction

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 1 reaction

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 1 reaction

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 2 reactions

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 1 reaction

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 4 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 2 reactions

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 2 reactions

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 1 reaction 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 1 reaction

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 1 reaction

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 2 reactions 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 2 reactions

Hidden Holocaust

In this recording I talk about the hidden holocaust of the Herero and Nama people. It’s a heart breaking topic that I first looked into a good while back… In this recording I talk about the hidden holocaust of the Herero and Nama people. It’s a heart breaking topic that I first looked into a good while back…

June 28, 2021 June 28, 2021 1 reaction Contains audio

PRINCE KLAAS - THE MAN WHO PLANNED TO MAKE ANTIGUA AN AFRICAN STATE

This week Stephanie brings us the incredible story of Prince Klass. Born in Ghana, Prince Klaas in 1737 planned an uprising to overturn… This week Stephanie brings us the incredible story of Prince Klass. Born in Ghana, Prince Klaas in 1737 planned an uprising to overturn…

June 25, 2021 June 25, 2021 1 reaction

Our stories, told our way - Stephanie’s post

The lovely lady you see in the image above is Stephanie, who, alongside Ebi, Olu and Miracle, help produce the content you see on social media. Currently,… The lovely lady you see in the image above is Stephanie, who, alongside Ebi, Olu and Miracle, help produce the content you see on social media. Currently,…

June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021 1 reaction

Albertina Williams King

It's been a busy few months and I've not been able to record, so this weekend I took a moment to grab my Ipad, my phone and disappear into one of my thinking spots to… It's been a busy few months and I've not been able to record, so this weekend I took a moment to grab my Ipad, my phone and disappear into one of my thinking spots to…

June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021 1 reaction

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano

Arthur Torrington CBE is a Guyanese-born community advocate and historian who is Director and co-founder of the London-based Windrush Foundation, a charity that since… Arthur Torrington CBE is a Guyanese-born community advocate and historian who is Director and co-founder of the London-based Windrush Foundation, a charity that since…

April 20, 2021 April 20, 2021 Contains audio

The Phenomenon of Sundown Towns

So what are sundown Towns? A sundown or sunset town was a city, town or neighborhood in the US that excluded non-whites after dark. The term sundown came from the signs… So what are sundown Towns? A sundown or sunset town was a city, town or neighborhood in the US that excluded non-whites after dark. The term sundown came from the signs…

April 2, 2021 April 2, 2021 1 reaction

The Blinding of Isaac Woodard

Hi All, I can’t believe March is nearly over the time has gone so fast I can hardly believe it. in this recording I give a quick update about where I’m at with the… Hi All, I can’t believe March is nearly over the time has gone so fast I can hardly believe it. in this recording I give a quick update about where I’m at with the…

March 27, 2021 March 27, 2021 Contains audio

The change curve / What it feels like to be black

So another update from me, bitter sweet time right now as my son goes back to school and I’m asked what it feels like to be black. You can hear my reply to that question… So another update from me, bitter sweet time right now as my son goes back to school and I’m asked what it feels like to be black. You can hear my reply to that question…

March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021 Contains audio

Hi Everyone, March sees the end of black history month and the…

Hi Everyone, March sees the end of black history month and the official beginning of spring, and with the new month comes new information, in this recording you can… Hi Everyone, March sees the end of black history month and the official beginning of spring, and with the new month comes new information, in this recording you can…

March 3, 2021 March 3, 2021

Imhotep, Father of medicine

Thanks to my amazing friends over at Ox-boy productions my episode about Imhotep is now an amazing video.  PLease check it out, let me know what you think and share with… Thanks to my amazing friends over at Ox-boy productions my episode about Imhotep is now an amazing video.  PLease check it out, let me know what you think and share with…

February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021 1 reaction