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Black History ToolKit

History defines us, it also shapes the world that we live in. Do we truly understand Black and African History? The emphasis is often on the roles of leading blacks in fundamentally white historical s... Read more

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Foundations of the Slave Trade

Foundations of the Slave Trade

The Asiento de Negros (agreement of blacks') was a monopoly contract between the Spanish Crown and various merchants for... Read more

22 Jul 2021

6mins

Ranked #2

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2.11 The British Empire and the Slave Trade

2.11 The British Empire and the Slave Trade

John Hawkins is considered to be the first English slave trader. He left England in 1562 on the first of three slaving v... Read more

21 Jul 2021

13mins

Ranked #3

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2.10 To understand structural racism, look to the educational system

2.10 To understand structural racism, look to the educational system

Seven out of 10 young black people in the UK have felt under pressure to change their hair in order to appear more profe... Read more

1 Jul 2021

20mins

Ranked #4

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2.9 Understanding Systemic and Institutional Racism

2.9 Understanding Systemic and Institutional Racism

The Sewell Report made the claim that there is “no evidence of institutional racism” and that, although the UK is not a ... Read more

15 Jun 2021

42mins

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2.8 How to Become Anti-Racist

2.8 How to Become Anti-Racist

This episode exposes the pervasive nature of racism in society - it also gives advice on the steps needed to overcome th... Read more

29 May 2021

1hr 6mins

Ranked #6

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2.7 Malcolm X - Human Rights Champion

2.7 Malcolm X - Human Rights Champion

In this podcast Abu-Bakr reflects on the life of Malcolm X and his tireless effort to change the narrative from a civil ... Read more

19 May 2021

36mins

Ranked #7

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2.6 Eurocentrism vs. Afrocentrism - Understanding Black History

2.6 Eurocentrism vs. Afrocentrism - Understanding Black History

In this episode Abu-Bakr looks at the effect of eurocentrism on Black and African history. Some European authors had ass... Read more

18 May 2021

37mins

Ranked #8

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2.5 Rethinking Black History - The Survivalist Approach

2.5 Rethinking Black History - The Survivalist Approach

Black history taught in the west usually contains two approaches: The Catastrophic and Survivalist approach. These metho... Read more

9 May 2021

22mins

Ranked #9

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2.4 The 1807 Slave Trade Act - The Missing Narrative

2.4 The 1807 Slave Trade Act - The Missing Narrative

William Wilberforce takes all the plaudits and admiration for his role in banning the British slave trade in 1807. Howev... Read more

9 May 2021

15mins

Ranked #10

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2.3 The Haitian Revolution

2.3 The Haitian Revolution

The Haitian Revolution secured black independence in the former French colony and sounded the death knell for the Europe... Read more

8 May 2021

23mins

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