Season 3 (April - July 2021)

Session 25

We explore Benin's history and its invasion by British forces who looted the treasures. We further this discussion with developments that are leading to the return of stolen artifacts.

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Session 26

In this episode we learn about Welshman, Thomas Davis, and his activities in Barbados in the 1650s, after he spent time in West Africa working for the East India Company.

John Evans, retired history teacher, leads this discussion.

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Session 27

Lawrence Scott, lauded writer from Trinidad & Tobago, introduces his latest novel, 'Dangerous Freedom'. The novel intertwines fact and fiction revealing the "great deception" and other challenges faced by a mixed-race child born in the late 18th century under the auspices of England's Lord Chief Justice.

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Session 28

We welcome Bernard Jankee, Director of the Jamaica Memory Bank, who introduces the work of the Jamaica Memory Bank, and shares part of a video 'Conversation with Dr Jean Small’ - watch the full presentation on the importance of storytelling.

Then Prof Sati Fwatshat, from Jos University, introduced  ’The Scramble for Africa’ and Yasus Afari spoke about his acclaimed book: ‘Overstanding Rastafari: Jamaica’s Gift to the World’.

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Session 29

Helen Papworth leads with a presentation about the time HIM Haile Selassie spent in the UK. Then, Dr. Christine Whyte, lecturer in global history from the University of Glasgow, presents 'A long way from home: Children, Slavery and Scotland in the 18th and 19th Centuries'.

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Session 30

Dr. Hilary Robertson-Hickling discusses the Windrush Departure of 23 May 1948 at Kingston Docks, with a focus on those left behind.

We also hear about 'Travels to Nigeria' by Jean Samuel Mfikela's International Talent Outreach.

We then introduce 'Unlocking Black History' through sharing global accounts of Black History.

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Session 31

Dr. Hilary Robertson-Hickling revisits the Windrush Departure of 1948, with a focus on the families left behind.

We also mark the first anniversary of George Floyd's murder that occurred in Minneapolis, USA on 25 May 2020.

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Session 32

It's time to eat! Maggie Ogunbanwo shares tips for bringing an African twist to your everyday dish with her book 'The Melting Pot'.

We also introduce Bill Hern and David Greave from Historycal Roots.

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Session 33

We're unlocking Black, African, and Indigenous history! Prof Sati Fwatshak and Dr. Tonson Sango from Jos University jumpstart our conversations by speaking about creating resources for schools and helping to restock their university's library.

Then Dr. Christine Whyte, Glasgow University, discusses reparations.

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Session 34

We have a full panel today! Prof Fredrik Thomasson, Uppsala University in Sweden, discusses slavery and colonialism in Swedish Saint Barthelemy. Dr. Jim Thakoordin and Cassandra Goopter explores indentured labour. Then Sarah Clemson, St. Peter's Church in Nottingham, discusses a memorial honouring three enslaved Jamaicans.

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Session 35

We learn about the 1921 government-supported destruction of 'Black Wall Street / Little Africa' in Tulsa, United States, presented by Dr. Bumni Oyinsan of the Sankofa Pan-African Series.

Prof Lucy Bland from ARU shares insights from her book, 'Britain's Brown Babies', telling the history of children sired by Black soldiers and left in the UK after World War II.

Dr. Hilary Robertson-Hickling continues exploring the results of the Windrush departure as it relates to family disruption.

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Session 36

We're discussing First Nations in Australia, United States, and Canada. Liz Millman shares her journey to Australia, and delves into the Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander histories.

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Session 37

We're with John Tyrell discussing the 'De-Colonising Education Project DEEP'.

We also use this session to reflect, review, and plan for the next season.

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Session 38

Jamaican High Commissioner, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, joins us!

We also hear from Prof Charlotte Williams, University of Bangor, as she discusses the developments in Wales which are leading to Black History being an integral part of the school curriculum across Wales.

Prof Robert Burroughs, Leeds Beckett University, shares his research into the stories of the African students who studied at the African Institute in Colwyn Bay.

Here's a recap of what we discussed.