My Grandparents, My Parents and I is a podcast series which highlights the experiences of the Windrush Generation, who travelled to Britain between 1948 and 1971. We explore their challenges and successes, and their influence on British society to mark the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush on its 75th anniversary. We also focus on their relationship with our city of Birmingham.
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Windrush Stories is a collection of full-length interviews from members of 'the Windrush Generation'. People who became known as the Windrush Generation began arriving in the UK from the Caribbean nations in the 1940s. They travelled to embark on a new life helping rebuild the 'Mother Country' during the post-war period. This generation, and their children and grandchildren, have significantly influenced British society through sport, politics, art, poetry, literature, language, food, and mo ...
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Claudette is investigating the life and death of her father Courtney Laws, who was a leading member of Britain's black community and a pioneer of the Windrush Generation and yet, his story remains untold. This is a curious case of a missing legacy, offering a different perspective on modern Black British history and raising questions no daughter should have to ask.
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The Windrush Generation are people who came from the Caribbean to Britain over 70 years ago to help the country rebuild after the second world war and who have made a tremendous contribution to the culture around us. This the story of how a generation brought their culture to Britain a few years after the end of the second world war.
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Black Curriculum Presents, A Letter Home: In Praise of Windrush To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain on 22 June 1948, join our guests as they explore the range of British Caribbean experiences from Literature to Music to Food. Featuring intergenerational discussions between the likes of Jade LB, Lorna Holder, Cristale, and more, this series champions the culture and contributions of the Caribbean community in Britain, from Windrush to the Present ...
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In 1962 Raymond Ezekiel Coke boarded a plane from Kingston Jamaica to come to London in the UK. In 2021 Clayton M Coke, Raymond’s son switched on a microphone & recorded his father's journey for posterity.A journey that many others from "The Windrush Generation" had also taken. From My Yard to Your Yard is the oral history of that journey but it’s also the history of being black, Caribbean, British, and that relationship with the Commonwealth & ultimately the UK.
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From Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, to the Windrush deportation scandal citizenship and the responsibilities of the UK government to the people of Hong Kong, it seems that citizenship and migration in Britain are never far from the headlines. Who do we think we are? explores all of this and more. Join Professor Michaela Benson and her guests as they debunk taken-for-granted understandings of who is a citizen and who is a migrant in Britain today.
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Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health (BLAM UK) is proud to offer short, bite sized, and accessible global Black history and cultural podcast episodes to aid you in your Black history learning.
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'From the Heart with Floella Benjamin' is a brand new podcast, launching in honour of Windrush Day and to share Baroness Floella Benjamin's incredible stories of resilience and overcoming adversity. The first episode will be dedicated to the first ever Windrush day, and the rest of the mini-series will be exploring topics such as emotional resilience, knowing yourself, and the power of positivity. Baroness Floella Benjamin is an accomplished actress, broadcaster, author and philanthropist. S ...
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Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. After all, how peaceful was the 'British Peace'?
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I’m raising the first national and international conversation to explore courage and curiosity and why it makes a big difference to our mental, societal and democratic health. Scroll down for all episodes. I’m grateful to share my reviews below. I talk to award-winning, diverse, national and international artists about the role of courage and curiosity in their lives. What do these qualities really mean and why do they matter to our mental, societal and democratic health? Can the Arts change ...
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I am the audio wrangler. Freelance Audio Engineer, Podcast Producer & Musician. Guitarist for hire, or rent. These are my personal thoughts, loves and rants.
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Decolonising minds one podcast at a time. Black Memory/African Futures. We came to build.
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The story of our times told by the people who were there.
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De-Graft Mensah brings you the black voices, stories and biggest laughs that you don't always hear in mainstream news.
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Dominican Dad is a podcast where me & my dad put the world to rights, the only way a Dominican dad can
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This is THE podcast for kids that want to learn all about history. From the Victorian era to the Romans, each "History for Kids" series dives into the lives of people living back in those days and get's kids learning all about what happened in the past!
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This is the story of how two Heirs of Enslavement - Clive Lewis MP, a descendent of the enslaved, and Laura Trevelyan, of the enslaver - can come together to right the wrongs of the past. In this six-part series, Clive and Laura will travel to Grenada, Barbados, and back to London to delve into their shared history. They’ll be asking what people across the Caribbean and beyond want, how to find a way forward, and whether true reparatory justice can be achieved. New episode every Friday. Host ...
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A discussion program with Jamaican-Canadian lens of issues related to Jamaica, Jamaicans and black communities. It is a collaboration between Jamaican associations and those interested in building community. It is the channel that brings back memories, shares positive energy and embraces everyone as part of our cultural journey.
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News moves at a breakneck speed that it’s almost impossible to keep up while also managing your own daily commitments. So what if you could hear a summary of 3 of the stories on everyone’s lips from this week? Journalist Diyora Shadijanova (@TheDiyora on Twitter), will bring the stories to life, joined by 2 guests every week, to discuss and dissect the topics at hand. #YourBroccoliWeekly
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Greg James and Bella Mackie didn't pay much attention at school. So they're asking Britain's most inspiring teachers to show them what they missed in this series of fascinating and fun lessons. Learn something new every week from their all-killer-no-filler syllabus including: 'How to win an argument by watching RuPaul's Drag Race', 'Why do we get ill?' and ''Are people born evil?' Bad students of all ages are welcome. Expect brilliant teachers, captivating subjects but absolutely no homework.
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An affectionate meandering through the things that make England the way she is – from HP Sauce to the Allottment, Aethelstan to the politics of Queuing. With Luke Baxter, Roifield Brown, David Crowther and Fiona Powell trying to make some sense of it all, though rarely succeeding it might be said. And when you’ve listened, join us on Facebook, vote, and tell us what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Over 100 days 100 female storytellers tell stories of achievement, to commemorate 100 years of Votes for Women in the UK
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Independent Financial Advice - Words of Wisdom and Guidance
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The Heart of What we are about We are a financial planning company committed to helping our clients appreciate, understand, and achieve their dreams and aspirations. Life is not a rehearsal. We help you to ensure that you have the correct life balance and that your money is there to help you lead the life that you deserve. Unlike many financial advisers who focus only on your money, we put your life first and your money second. We work together with our clients to build their personalised fi ...
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The small island of Jamaica has forged a new type of empire, an intangible realm of which there are no physical monuments. There is no official political or economic sphere of Jamaican influence but when it comes to popular culture its global reach is immense, far exceeding the reasonable expectation for a nation of just over 2.7 million people. For a nation that gained independence from the British only 50 years ago, Jamaicans have left their mark on music, sport, style and language around ...
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Royalist rebellion erupts in the Scottish Highlands. Join the Mailing List! Join the Patreon House of Lords for ad-free episodes! This episode could not have been written without the following works: Francis Dow, Cromwellian Scotland, 1651-1660, 1999. Martyn Bennet, Oliver Cromwell, 2006. Michael Braddick (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of the English R…
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English Revolution Q&A with David Crowther Part 2
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I answer YOUR questions with David Crowther of the History of England Podcast! Listen to the History of England: https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/podcasts/history-of-england/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Samuel Hume
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Today's episode celebrates the remarkable achievements of contemporary Black British sports stars! Join us as we explore the backgrounds of household names in boxing like Anthony Joshua, football with Marcus Rashford, track star Dina Asher-Smith, and race car driving with Lewis Hamilton. We also shine a spotlight on rising stars such as Khadijah Me…
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English Revolution Q&A with David Crowther Part 1
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I answer YOUR questions with David Crowther of the History of England Podcast! Listen to the History of England: https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/podcasts/history-of-england/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Samuel Hume
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Interviews at the West Bromwich African Caribbean Centre – Part 2
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My Grandparents, My Parents and I is a podcast series which highlights the experiences of the Windrush Generation, who travelled to Britain between 1948 and 1971. We explore their challenges and successes, and their influence on British society. In this episode you will hear the second half of Tonia's interviews at the West Bromwich African Caribbe…
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Interviews at the West Bromwich African Caribbean Centre – Part 1
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My Grandparents, My Parents and I is a podcast series which highlights the experiences of the Windrush Generation, who travelled to Britain between 1948 and 1971. We explore their challenges and successes, and their influence on British society. In this episode you will hear the first part of Tonia's interviews at the West Bromwich African Caribbea…
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Did you know that after Africa, the largest Black population resides in South America? In this episode, we delve into the rich history of Black South Americans—a journey shaped by the dark legacy of slavery and resilience. Discover how communities fought to preserve their culture and heritage across centuries. Explore their profound contributions t…
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Ms Tonia Daley-Campbell, Miss Xsara-sheneille Pryce, Mr Oriane Johnson and Mr Darren Rose – Part 2
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In this episode you will hear the second part of the conversation Tonia had with the three cast members of the stage production My Grandparents, My Parents and I: Miss Xsara-sheneille Pryce, Mr Oriane Johnson and Mr Darren Rose about their grandparents and parents’ experience of Windrush. You can hear the first part of the conversation in the previ…
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Ms Tonia Daley-Campbell, Miss Xsara-sheneille Pryce, Mr Oriane Johnson and Mr Darren Rose – Part 1
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In this episode you will hear the first part of the conversation Tonia had with the three cast members of the stage production My Grandparents, My Parents and I: Miss Xsara-sheneille Pryce, Mr Oriane Johnson and Mr Darren Rose about their grandparents and parents’ experience of Windrush. You can hear the second part of the conversation in the next …
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The New Model Army occupies Scotland, but trouble is brewing in the Highlands. Send us your questions at https://bit.ly/RevQA Join the Mailing List! Join the Patreon House of Lords for ad-free episodes! This episode could not have been written without the following works: Francis Dow, Cromwellian Scotland, 1651-1660, 1999. Martyn Bennet, Oliver Cro…
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Elections from History: New Zealand, 1919
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William Massey, leader of the Reform Party, and Sir Joseph Ward, leader of the Liberal Party, had spent an agonising four years in coalition together. They hated it, and once the First World War was over and they were back in New Zealand, they tried to tear each other down. But the political scene in New Zealand had turned nasty in their absence. S…
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The Windrush Generation: How They Shaped Black British Culture
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In this episode we celebrate the 76th anniversary of the Empire Windrush's 1948 arrival in Britain. We explore the Windrush generation's contributions to post-war Britain, despite facing severe racism and hardships as well as the legacy of the Windrush generation and their impact on Black British Culture.…
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Learn more about The Windrush Scandal in a Transnational and Commonwealth Context HERE or HERE Send in questions about the Wars of the Three Kingdoms to https://bit.ly/RevQA Join the Mailing List! Join the Patreon House of Lords for ad-free episodes! Go to AirwaveMedia.com to find other great history shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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The First Anglo-Dutch War ends, and Lord Protector Cromwell brings peace to his new Commonwealth. Mostly. Send us your questions at https://bit.ly/RevQA Join the Mailing List! Join the Patreon House of Lords for ad-free episodes! This episode could not have been written without the following works: The Instrument of Government: https://sourcebooks.…
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Announcement - English Revolution Q&A with the History of England's David Crowther
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Send us your questions at https://bit.ly/RevQA Questions close on the 14th of July 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Samuel Hume
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With the failure of Barebone's Parliament, John Lambert presents the Instrument of Government. The first written constitution in English history, designed to share power between an executive, his council, and an elected parliament. Maybe this new government would stand the test of time... Join the Mailing List! Join the Patreon House of Lords for a…
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Join us as we explore the vibrant origins of this unique genre in Addis Ababa, the visionary work of Mulatu Astatke, and the profound themes of innovation, African pride, and cultural preservation that make Ethio-Jazz so captivating. Perfect for anyone looking to discover the rich musical heritage of Ethiopia and the soul-stirring sounds that defin…
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After the dissolution of the Rump Parliament, Oliver Cromwell and the Council of Officers decide on a new government. A new assembly - not an elected parliament - would be summoned, ordered to carry out the reforms long neglected by the Rump and to prepare a new parliament. It is given sixteen months to do this. It won't last six months. Join the M…
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The Levellers were the first radical political movement of modern history. They developed a full constitution based on wide male suffage, religious toleration and equality in law. They called it 'The Agreement of the People'. In 1649 they were at the very centre of power; where did they come from - and where did they go? Hosted on Acast. See acast.…
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Black Women vs The Gender Pay Gap
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We take a closer look at the Baptists, the Quakers, the Ranters, and the Fifth Monarchists, as the revolutionary energy of the Commonwealth of England is channeled into religious thought. Join the Mailing List! Join the Patreon House of Lords for ad-free episodes! Martyn Bennet, Oliver Cromwell, 2006. Michael Braddick (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of …
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In Glen's Steps: A Journey with Dementia is a deeply personal and heartfelt podcast series that explores the impact of dementia on Glenroy Brown, a man of remarkable character, and his family. Through candid conversations, personal reflections, and expert insights, we share the journey of his life, from his early years in Jamaica to his current exp…
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In Glen's Steps: A Journey with Dementia is a deeply personal and heartfelt podcast series that explores the impact of dementia on Glenroy Brown, a man of remarkable character, and his family. Through candid conversations, personal reflections, and expert insights, we share the journey of his life, from his early years in Jamaica to his current exp…
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Claudette finally uncovers what led to the early demise of her dad, Mr Brixton and the closure of the BNCA as her investigation unfolds, indicating the intention and efforts to destroy a black organisation and its founder during an era in Brixton dogged by accusations of corruption. Thank you for listening. My Dad Mr Brixton Produced, written & edi…
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Back in London, Oliver Cromwell loses patience with the Rump Parliament. The New Model Army is getting restless, and Parliament appears to be prioritising its own power over the reforms its soldiers fought for. Have your say in the Airwave survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PAXBRITANNICA Join the Mailing List! Join the Patreon House of Lords fo…
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The English defeat the Dutch, and Tromp faces his last battle. Have your say in the Airwave survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PAXBRITANNICA Join the Mailing List! Join the Patreon House of Lords for ad-free episodes! Martyn Bennet, Oliver Cromwell, 2006. Michael Braddick. The Oxford Handbook of the English Revolution, 2015. Barry Coward, The C…
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