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Black History Buff Podcast

Black history Buff 777

82 Episodes
English
Last updated Apr 02, 2020

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Day 5: Claudia Jones: Mother of the Notting Hill Carnival

Oct 05, 2024 • 00:02:03

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 and subsequent community organizing
The birth of the West Indian Gazette and its cultural significance
The origins of the Notting Hill Carnival and its evolution into a national celebration

While listening to this audio journey, picture the vibrant streets of 1950s Notting Hill coming alive with Caribbean culture.

Experience the visual storytelling of this episode on our Instagram: @black_history_buff_777.

Hungry for more Black British history? Join our Patreon community for free and unlock all 31 episodes plus exclusive content. Visit https://www.patreon.com/Blackhistorybuff and be part of our mission to highlight these important stories.

Let's continue to celebrate the diversity that makes Britain great.

Blessings,

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