Black British History

Day 31: Stuart Hall - Redefining British Identity

Hey Family, As we conclude our '31 Days of Black British History', we're diving into the life and ideas of Stuart Hall, a man whose… Hey Family, As we conclude our '31 Days of Black British History', we're diving into the life and ideas of Stuart Hall, a man whose…

October 31, 2024 October 31, 2024

Day 30: Reflecting on Black History Month - Why It Matters for…

Hey Family, As we near the end of our journey through Black British History Month, it's time to pause and reflect on why this celebration… Hey Family, As we near the end of our journey through Black British History Month, it's time to pause and reflect on why this celebration…

October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024

Day 29: Una Marson - Pioneer of Black Programming in Britain

Hey Family, Today, we're celebrating Una Marson, a trailblazing figure who made significant contributions to British broadcasting and… Hey Family, Today, we're celebrating Una Marson, a trailblazing figure who made significant contributions to British broadcasting and…

October 29, 2024 October 29, 2024

Day 28: Ignatius Sancho - The First Black Briton to Vote

Hey Family, Today, we're stepping back to the 18th century to meet Ignatius Sancho, a man who made political history and challenged the… Hey Family, Today, we're stepping back to the 18th century to meet Ignatius Sancho, a man who made political history and challenged the…

October 28, 2024 October 28, 2024

Day 27: The Battle of Lewisham - When a Community Said NO to Racism

Hey Family, Today, we're stepping back to 1977 to explore a crucial moment in anti-racist history: The Battle of Lewisham. This event marked… Hey Family, Today, we're stepping back to 1977 to explore a crucial moment in anti-racist history: The Battle of Lewisham. This event marked…

October 27, 2024 October 27, 2024

Day 26: Black Lives Matter in the UK - From US Movement to British…

Hey Family, Today, we're exploring how the Black Lives Matter movement has shaped activism and conversations about race in the UK. While… Hey Family, Today, we're exploring how the Black Lives Matter movement has shaped activism and conversations about race in the UK. While…

October 26, 2024 October 26, 2024

Day 25: The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry - A Watershed Moment in British…

Hey Family, Today, we're examining a case that profoundly impacted British race relations and policing: the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry.… Hey Family, Today, we're examining a case that profoundly impacted British race relations and policing: the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry.…

October 25, 2024 October 25, 2024

Day 24: The Notting Hill Carnival - From Community Response to…

Hey Family, Today, we're diving into the vibrant and powerful history of the Notting Hill Carnival, an event that has become much more than… Hey Family, Today, we're diving into the vibrant and powerful history of the Notting Hill Carnival, an event that has become much more than…

October 24, 2024 October 24, 2024

Day 23: Nottingham and Notting Hill Riots 1958 - A Turning Point in…

Hey Family, Today, we're exploring a dark chapter in British history that became a catalyst for change: the Nottingham and Notting Hill… Hey Family, Today, we're exploring a dark chapter in British history that became a catalyst for change: the Nottingham and Notting Hill…

October 23, 2024 October 23, 2024

Day 22: The Race Relations Act 1965 - Britain's First…

Hey Family, Today, we're diving into a pivotal moment in British legal history: the passing of the Race Relations Act 1965. This… Hey Family, Today, we're diving into a pivotal moment in British legal history: the passing of the Race Relations Act 1965. This…

October 22, 2024 October 22, 2024

Day 21: The Black Curriculum Movement - Reshaping British Education

Hey Family, As we wrap up our third week, let's explore a contemporary movement that's challenging the way Black British history is taught… Hey Family, As we wrap up our third week, let's explore a contemporary movement that's challenging the way Black British history is taught…

October 21, 2024 October 21, 2024

Day 20: Jamal Edwards - Pioneer of Urban Music and Youth…

Hey Family, Today, we're shining a spotlight on a young entrepreneur who revolutionized British music and inspired a generation: Jamal… Hey Family, Today, we're shining a spotlight on a young entrepreneur who revolutionized British music and inspired a generation: Jamal…

October 20, 2024 October 20, 2024

Day 19: Olive Morris - Youth Activist, Feminist, and Community…

Hey Family, Today, we're shining a light on Olive Morris, a remarkable woman whose short life left an indelible mark on Black British… Hey Family, Today, we're shining a light on Olive Morris, a remarkable woman whose short life left an indelible mark on Black British…

October 19, 2024 October 19, 2024

Day 18: Behind the Scenes - Creating '31 Days of Black British…

Family, Today, we're taking a break from our historical journey to give you an exclusive peek behind the curtain. I want to share with… Family, Today, we're taking a break from our historical journey to give you an exclusive peek behind the curtain. I want to share with…

October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024

Day 17: The Bristol Bus Boycott - Driving Change in British Civil…

Hey Family, Today, we're journeying back to 1963 to explore a pivotal moment in British civil rights history: the Bristol Bus Boycott.… Hey Family, Today, we're journeying back to 1963 to explore a pivotal moment in British civil rights history: the Bristol Bus Boycott.…

October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024

Day 16: The New Cross Fire - Tragedy, Injustice, and Community…

Hey Family, Today, we're looking at a tragic event that galvanised the Black British community and exposed deep-seated racial tensions: the… Hey Family, Today, we're looking at a tragic event that galvanised the Black British community and exposed deep-seated racial tensions: the…

October 16, 2024 October 16, 2024

Day 15: The Mangrove Nine - A Landmark in British Civil Rights

Hey Family, Today, we're delving into a pivotal moment in Black British civil rights history: the story of the Mangrove Nine. The year was… Hey Family, Today, we're delving into a pivotal moment in Black British civil rights history: the story of the Mangrove Nine. The year was…

October 15, 2024 October 15, 2024

Day 14: Benjamin Zephaniah - Poet, Novelist, and Activist

https://youtu.be/lLapsLXaNgs Hey Family, As we wrap up our second week, let's dive into the vibrant world of Benjamin Zephaniah, a man whose words have been challenging,… https://youtu.be/lLapsLXaNgs Hey Family, As we wrap up our second week, let's dive into the vibrant world of Benjamin Zephaniah, a man whose words have been challenging,…

October 14, 2024 October 14, 2024

Day 13: Steve McQueen - Visionary Filmmaker and Artist

Hey Family, Today, we're exploring the groundbreaking career of Steve McQueen, a visionary artist and filmmaker who has brought Black… Hey Family, Today, we're exploring the groundbreaking career of Steve McQueen, a visionary artist and filmmaker who has brought Black…

October 13, 2024 October 13, 2024

Day 12: Linton Kwesi Johnson - The Power of Dub Poetry

Hey Family, Today, we're diving into the rhythmic world of Linton Kwesi Johnson, a poet whose words have been a rallying cry for justice and… Hey Family, Today, we're diving into the rhythmic world of Linton Kwesi Johnson, a poet whose words have been a rallying cry for justice and…

October 12, 2024 October 12, 2024

Day 11: Zadie Smith - Redefining the British Literary Landscape

Hey Family, Today, we're delving into the world of words with Zadie Smith, a literary powerhouse who has redefined what it means to be a… Hey Family, Today, we're delving into the world of words with Zadie Smith, a literary powerhouse who has redefined what it means to be a…

October 11, 2024 October 11, 2024

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

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