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Yaa Asantewaa - Warrior Queen Discover the untold story of Yaa Asantewaa, the warrior queen who led her people in defiance of colonial rule. Courage, culture, and resilience await you. Open to explore Discover the untold story of Yaa Asantewaa, the warrior queen who led her people in defiance of colonial rule. Courage, culture, and resilience await you. Open to explore
31 Days of Black British History: The Journey and What's Next Dear History Champions, What an incredible journey we've had through our '31 Days of Black British History'! As we wrap up this monumental series, let's take a moment to… Dear History Champions, What an incredible journey we've had through our '31 Days of Black British History'! As we wrap up this monumental series, let's take a moment to…
The Hidden Story of Benkos Biohó: Africa's King Who Founded the First… https://youtu.be/c6rg80gdUkY?si=pjqTCSQ_e2lI3mPk Hey Family, Thank you for joining me on this deeper dive into the extraordinary life of Benkos Biohó, a man whose legacy… https://youtu.be/c6rg80gdUkY?si=pjqTCSQ_e2lI3mPk Hey Family, Thank you for joining me on this deeper dive into the extraordinary life of Benkos Biohó, a man whose legacy…
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…
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…
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…
Black British History Goes Viral: Our TikTok Takeover! Hey TikTok Historians! Week 4 ofWindow our '31 Days of Black British History' has gone viral! We've been sharing powerful stories in bite-sized videos all week. 🚀 This… Hey TikTok Historians! Week 4 ofWindow our '31 Days of Black British History' has gone viral! We've been sharing powerful stories in bite-sized videos all week. 🚀 This…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Abdel Kader Kane: The African Leader Who Defied the Slave Trade Hey Family, Today, I want to take a deeper dive into the incredible story of Abdel Kader Kane, an African leader whose defiance against the… Hey Family, Today, I want to take a deeper dive into the incredible story of Abdel Kader Kane, an African leader whose defiance against the…
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…
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…
Queen Nzinga: The African Queen Who Challenged Empire https://youtu.be/qpce75ZTMIs Hey family, Today, I want to take you on a journey back to the 17th century, to a land rich with culture and history, where one woman stood… https://youtu.be/qpce75ZTMIs Hey family, Today, I want to take you on a journey back to the 17th century, to a land rich with culture and history, where one woman stood…
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…
Exclusive Insights: The Hidden Chapters of Black British History Dear History Explorers, We're halfway through our '31 Days of Black British History', and this week has been all about exclusive deep dives. Let's peek behind the… Dear History Explorers, We're halfway through our '31 Days of Black British History', and this week has been all about exclusive deep dives. Let's peek behind the…
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…
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…
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…
Zanzibar Revolution 1964: The Uprising that Redefined a Nation Hey Family, I hope you’re all doing well. Today, I want to dive a little deeper into a story that I just shared on the Black History Buff… Hey Family, I hope you’re all doing well. Today, I want to dive a little deeper into a story that I just shared on the Black History Buff…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
From Windrush to Grime: Week 2 of Black British Excellence! Hey History Enthusiasts! Week 2 of our '31 Days of Black British History' series has been a rollercoaster through modern Black British culture. Let's recap! 🌟 This… Hey History Enthusiasts! Week 2 of our '31 Days of Black British History' series has been a rollercoaster through modern Black British culture. Let's recap! 🌟 This…
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,…
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…
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…
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…