From the streets of Croydon to the top of the charts, Stormzy has become more than just a grime artist - he's a cultural icon and a force for change.



In 2017, Stormzy made history with his debut album 'Gang Signs & Prayer',...

Born in 1969 to Grenadian and Trinidadian parents, Steve McQueen's journey from art student to Oscar-winning director is nothing short of extraordinary.



From his Turner Prize-winning art to his groundbreaking films like '12...

Born in 1975 to a Jamaican mother and English father, Zadie Smith burst onto the literary scene in 2000 with her debut novel 'White Teeth'. Written while still at Cambridge University, it became an instant classic of multicultural...

On June 22, 1948, the Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, carrying over 500 passengers from the Caribbean. This marked the beginning of post-war mass migration to Britain, forever changing the face of British society.



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In this episode, we take a brief look at the life of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Sidney Poitier.

Born on the 20th of February, 1927, he was a Bahamian-American actor, film director and ambassador. Although his family lived in Bahamas, he was born in Miami, Florida whole the family was on a short...

Dive into the remarkable life of Sanité Bélair, one of the most valiant figures of the Haitian Revolution. Despite facing insurmountable odds, her courage and dedication to freedom and equality left an indelible mark on history. This...

Join me as I talk about Claressa Shields, Flint's own boxing sensation. From her early days in Michigan to becoming the undisputed queen of the ring, this look at Claressa's life reveals the challenges, victories, and unyielding...

Episode Title: The Untold Story of Cudjoe Lewis – From Clotilda to Africatown

Join me on a journey through time as we uncover the remarkable life of Cudjoe Lewis, the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade aboard the ship...

Chevalier de Saint-Georges, real name Joseph Boulogne, was a prolific 18th-century French composer once dubbed the ‘Black Mozart’.Born the son of a slave and white plantation owner in 1745, Chevalier was a master fencer, soldier, violin...

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere of Harlem's legendary Cotton Club as we explore Duke Ellington's groundbreaking opening night performance on this episode of The Black History Buff...

Hamilton Naki, born in 1926 in rural South Africa, started as a gardener at the University of Cape Town. In his twenties, he was invited into a lab to assist with animal experiments, leading him to become a self-taught surgical genius....

Join King Kurus, the Black History Buff, on a peaceful walk as he uncovers the remarkable life of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the unsung Godmother of Rock and Roll. Discover how this pioneering guitarist shaped the future of music against all...

Join King Kurus, the Black History Buff, on a soothing stroll through the captivating life of Rita Marley. Discover how this reggae icon's dreadlocks saved her life, her influence on music, and her powerful activism.

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The event occurred on March 21, 1960, in the Black township of Sharpeville, near Vereeniging, South Africa. ⁠
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In March 1960, Pan African Congress (PAC) decided to organize a peaceful protest in Sharpeville. On March 21,...

This is Sophia Danenberg, the first African American and the first black woman from anywhere in the world to climb Mount Everest.



Dannenberg's first major climb was up Mount Rainier in Washington Stat

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