Season 4 (Oct - Dec 2021)

Session 39

David Alston launches his new book, 'Slaves and Highlanders - Silenced history of Scotland and the Caribbean'.

Here's a recap of what we discussed Part 1 and Part 2.

Session 40

We have guests from Denbigh, including those with Congolese links to have an open session exploring the different views about Henry Morton Stanley.

Unfortunately, we do not have a recording of this meeting.

Session 41

We discuss Windrush in a transnational and Commonwealth context with Juanita Cox, researcher at the Commonwealth Institute.

 
We review many Black History activities and developments occurring across the UK.

Here's a recap of what we discussed Part 1 and Part 2.

Session 42

African artist and activist, Mfikela Jean Samuel, gives us an update on his latest works. Then filmmaker, Jim Chuchu shares his TED Talk, Why are stolen African artifacts still in Western museums?

Unfortunately, there is not a video for this discussion.

Session 43

We welcome Marcia Dunkley from Black Heritage Walks Network and David Alston, author of 'Slaves and Highlanders'.

Here's a recap of what we discussed split into segments:
Marcia Dunkley's presentation

David Alston's presentation

General discussion

Session 44

Sarah Parkess discusses 'Growing up disconnected from Black History and Community'. Sarah is a mum of 3, speaker, author, and legacy coach.

Here's a recap of what we discussed.

Session 45

We are 'Safeguarding Jamaica's Intangible Cultural Heritage' with Bernard Jankee of African Caribbean Institute / Jamaica Memory Bank.

Here's a recap of what we discussed.

Session 46

We welcome Dr. Sheryllynne Haggerty to discuss Black History. She is a Programme Manager at the Centre for the Study of International Slavery in Liverpool; and Honorary Research Fellow at the Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation.

Here's a recap of what we discussed.

Session 47

This week we welcome Ayodeji Abodunde from Lagos, who is preparing is book based on research into Mojola Agbebi, Nigerian Baptist leader (1860-1917), which includes references to Rev. William Hughes.

Hilary Kim Slack also joins us and introduces her PhD research into the lives of William and May Knibb, Baptist missionaries in Jamaica.

Here's a recap of what we discussed.

Session 48

Prof. Nick Radburn, Lancaster University, discusses 'Arming Africa: The Firearms and the Slave Trade (1650 - 1807).
Then Dr. Gareth Evans Jones, Bangor University, explores the links between North Wales and Jamaica.

Here's a recap of what we discussed.

Session 49

We learn about 'Caribbean Slave Owners - and other lesser known histories of County Mayo', as Dr. Michael O'Connor discusses his book.

Here's a recap of what we discussed.

Session 50

Alex Renton introduces his book, 'Blood Legacy'; then David Alston and others talk about their exploration into ways of developing reparations projects.

Here's a recap of what we discussed.