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The Black History Buff podcast is a fun and thrilling journey through time. Covering the full historical tapestry of the African Diaspora, you’ll hear tales covering everything from African Samurai to pistol-wielding poets. More than just a podcast, the show is a bridge that links communities throughout the African diaspora and enlightens and empowers its friends.
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Bonus Episode Dive into "The Hidden Story of Benkos Biohó: Africa's King Who Founded the First Free Town in the Americas." Join us on the Black History Buff Podcast as we uncover the incredible journey of Benkos Biohó, an African king from the Bissagos Islands of present-day Guinea-Bissau. Captured and enslaved by Portuguese traders, Benkos's unwav…
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Day 31: Stuart Hall - Redefining British Identity
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Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we conclude our "31 Days of Black British History" series with the influential story of Stuart Hall. Discover how this cultural theorist reshaped our understanding of British identity and race relations. In this final episode, we explore: Hall's journey from Jamaica to Oxford and his early academic caree…
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Day 30: Reflecting on Black History Month - Why It Matters for Britain Today
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, brings you a special mid-series reflection in our "31 Days of Black British History". Join us as we consider the importance of Black History Month and its relevance to contemporary Britain. This episode explores: The origins and evolution of Black History Month in the UK The impact of learning and sharing Black …
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Day 29: Una Marson - Pioneer of Black Programming in Britain
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, presents the groundbreaking story of Una Marson in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this Jamaican-born poet and activist became a trailblazer in British broadcasting. This episode dives into: Marson's early life in Jamaica and her move to Britain Her groundbreaking work at the BBC, includ…
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Day 28: Ignatius Sancho - The First Black Briton to Vote
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Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we uncover the remarkable life of Ignatius Sancho in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Discover how this 18th-century polymath became the first known Black Briton to vote in a British election. In this episode, we explore: Sancho's journey from enslavement to freedom in Britain His intellect…
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Day 27: The Battle of Lewisham: When a Community Said NO to Racism
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, brings you the powerful story of the Battle of Lewisham in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn about this crucial moment in 1977 when the local community stood up against far-right racism. This episode covers: The context of racial tensions in 1970s Britain The National Front march and the commu…
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Day 26: Black Lives Matter in the UK: From US Movement to British Renaissance
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Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we examine the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK as part of our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Discover how this global movement has taken root in Britain and sparked crucial conversations about race and policing. In this episode, we cover: The origins of BLM in the US and its spread to t…
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Due to popular demand, I’ve turned my YouTube story of Abdel Kader Kane into this exclusive audio-only podcast episode! Join me as we dive deep into the life of this fearless 18th-century West African leader who took a radical stand against the transatlantic slave trade. Abdel Kader Kane, the first Almaami (Imam) of Futa Toro, not only unified his …
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Day 25: The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry: A Watershed Moment in British Race Relations
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, brings you the story of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this tragic case and the subsequent investigation exposed institutional racism in British policing. This episode explores: The murder of Stephen Lawrence and the initial failed investigation The campa…
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Day 24: The Notting Hill Carnival: From Community Response to Cultural Phenomenon
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Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we explore the vibrant history of the Notting Hill Carnival in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Discover how this event evolved from a community response to racial tensions into Europe's largest street festival. In this episode, we cover: The origins of the carnival in the aftermath of the …
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Day 23: Diane Abbott - Breaking Barriers in British Politics
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, presents the trailblazing story of Diane Abbott in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this determined woman became the first Black female Member of Parliament in British history. While listening to this audio journey, picture the halls of Parliament as Abbott took her historic first steps a…
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Day 22: The Race Relations Act 1965: Britain's First Anti-Discrimination Law
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Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we examine the groundbreaking Race Relations Act 1965 in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Understand the significance of this legislation in the fight against racial discrimination in Britain. In this episode, we explore: The social and political context that led to the Act The key provisio…
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Day 19: Olive Morris: Youth Activist, Feminist, and Community Organiser
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, introduces you to the inspiring life of Olive Morris in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Discover how this young activist made a significant impact on Black British feminism and community organizing in the 1970s. This episode explores: Morris's early life and political awakening Her involvement wit…
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Day 13: Steve McQueen: Visionary Filmmaker and Artist
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Day 13: Steve McQueen: Visionary Filmmaker and Artist King Kurus, your Black History Buff, introduces you to the groundbreaking work of Steve McQueen in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this filmmaker and artist has brought Black British stories to the forefront of global cinema. This episode explores: McQueen's journey from…
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Day 12: Linton Kwesi Johnson: The Power of Dub Poetry
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Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we explore the revolutionary work of Linton Kwesi Johnson in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Discover how this dub poet gave voice to the Black British experience. In this episode, we cover: Johnson's journey from Jamaica to Britain and his political awakening The development of dub poetry…
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Day 11: Zadie Smith: Redefining the British Literary Landscape
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, presents the literary phenomenon Zadie Smith in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this author has reshaped our understanding of contemporary British identity. This episode dives into: Smith's meteoric rise with her debut novel "White Teeth" Her exploration of multiculturalism and identity …
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Day 10: Stormzy: Grime Artist, Philanthropist, and Cultural Icon
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Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we dive into the world of Stormzy in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Discover how this grime artist became a voice for a generation and a force for change. In this episode, we explore: Stormzy's rise from the streets of Croydon to the top of the UK charts The cultural significance of grime…
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Day 9: Malorie Blackman: Redefining Young Adult Literature
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, brings you the inspiring story of Malorie Blackman in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this groundbreaking author revolutionized young adult fiction in Britain. This episode covers: Blackman's journey from aspiring writer to bestselling author The impact of her "Noughts & Crosses" series …
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Day 8: The Windrush Generation: Pioneers of Modern Multicultural Britain
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Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we explore the pivotal Windrush Generation in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Discover how these Caribbean immigrants shaped modern British society and culture. This episode delves into: The historical context of post-war migration to Britain The experiences of the first Windrush arrivals …
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Day 7: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: The African Mahler
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, introduces you to the musical genius of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this mixed-race composer broke racial barriers in classical music. This episode explores: Coleridge-Taylor's early life and musical education in Victorian England His rise to fame with "Hia…
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Day 6: Walter Tull: Breaking Barriers on the Pitch and the Battlefield
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Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we honor the legacy of Walter Tull in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Discover how this remarkable man broke racial barriers in both football and the military. In this episode, we cover: Tull's early life and his rise in professional football The racial discrimination he faced on and off t…
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Day 5: Claudia Jones: Mother of the Notting Hill Carnival
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, presents the remarkable story of Claudia Jones in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this Trinidad-born activist and journalist became a catalyst for change in British culture. This episode dives into: Jones's early life and political activism in the United States Her deportation to Britain…
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Day 4: Dr. Harold Moody: Challenging Racial Prejudice in Early 20th Century Britain
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Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we uncover the inspiring story of Dr. Harold Moody in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Discover how this Jamaican-born doctor became a pivotal figure in the fight against racial discrimination in Britain. In this episode, we explore: Moody's journey from Jamaica to becoming a top medical st…
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Day 3: Olaudah Equiano: The Voice that Fuelled Abolition
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King Kurus, your Black History Buff, brings you the powerful story of Olaudah Equiano in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this former slave became a key figure in the British abolitionist movement. This episode covers: Equiano's harrowing journey from slavery to freedom His groundbreaking autobiography and its impact on Brit…
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