The History Hotline

The History Hotline

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The History Hotline episodes

  • 113: Windrush75 Reflections
    This is an end of season roundup, I'll be discussing Windrush75 "celebrations" and also thinking about some current news topics and updates of events covered in previous episodes such as the Stephen Lawrence case and the case of ChildQ. If you have any episode requests for after the summer break please email us at: [email protected] or contact us via social media... Socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline
    26 min
  • 112: The Windrush Scandal pt. II

    The arrival of the Windrush ship to Britain in 1948, is the symbolic mark of post-war migration from the Caribbean. It is often credited with being the first (even though it wasn’t) ship to bring people from the Caribbean to Britain and 'Windrush Generation' is now the term given to that generation that arrived between 1948 and the early 1970s.This episode is part two of episodes on the Windrush Scandal which saw the threat of and in some cases the actual deportation of members of the 'generation' due to a variety of Home Office failings that deliberately targeted Black people.

    Windrush Lessons Learnt Report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874022/6.5577_HO_Windrush_Lessons_Learned_Review_WEB_v2.pdf Further links: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

    34 min
  • 111: The Windrush Scandal pt. I
    The arrival of the Windrush ship to Britain in 1948, is the symbolic mark of post-war migration from the Caribbean. It is often credited with being the first (even though it wasn’t) ship to bring people from the Caribbean to Britain and 'Windrush Generation' is now the term given to that generation that arrived between 1948 and the early 1970s.This episode begins to explore the Windrush Scandal which saw the threat of and in some cases the actual deportation of members of the 'generation' due to a variety of Home Office failings that deliberately targeted Black people. Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/jul/16/danny-boyle-2012-london-olympic-opening-ceremony-feelgood-factor Windrush reference in the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QL_uG2GSZo Windrush Lessons Learnt Report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874022/6.5577_HO_Windrush_Lessons_Learned_Review_WEB_v2.pdf Further links: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline
    28 min
  • 110: John Richard Archer
    John Richard Archer born 8th June 1863, he is most known for being elected Mayor of Battersea in 1913. The first Black mayor of a London borough. We discuss his political career, his acceptance speech and subsequent attitudes towards his race and racism and his legacy. Our socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline
    33 min
  • 109: The 1900 Pan African Conference
    Pan Africanism was one of the major political traditions of the 20th century and it was as early as 1898 that Trinidadian Henry Sylvester Williams conceived the idea of a world conference of black people... which took place in 1900 but the vision was very clear, early on from Williams.
    27 min
  • 108: Reflections on Jamaica

    In the aftermath of King Charles III's coronation I share my thoughts and reflections on my time in Jamaica... considering Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness' absence at the coronation and what that may or may not mean... The question of Jamaica becoming a republic, what the people think about it and the other Caribbean islands considering making the leap to becoming republics.

    Links: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

    21 min
  • 107: How we do Black British History ft. Prof. Hakim Adi

    This week we are joined by special guest Professor Hakim Adi, speaking about the History Matters Journal, The Young Historians Project, his most recent publication and upcoming special collection. We discuss the lack of Black history teachers, making history more accessible, the impact of BLM on History within higher education and institutional racism in the 20th and 21st century. Read the latest issue of the History Matters Journal here: https://www.historymatters.online/journal For more updates on the History Matters Journal: https://twitter.com/MattersHistoryhttps://www.instagram.com/historymatters_journal/ Us:https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline Hakim Adi: https://twitter.com/hakimadi1?lang=en

    56 min
  • 105: Dr Harold Moody
    The life and times of Dr Harold Moody, the Jamaican born doctor that studied at king's College London in the early 20th century. We discuss his politics, religion and beliefs and think about why some may argue he is an underrated figure of the era. Links: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline
    34 min
  • 104: Stephen Lawrence: 30 Years On

    On 22nd April 1993, 18 year old Stephen Lawrence was murdered by a gang of white youths in a racially motivated attack. 30 years on from the anniversary of his death, this episode details the battle fought by his family to get justice for Stephen. It explores the policy changes and legislation shifts that have followed his death from the Macpherson Report (1999) to amendments to the Race Relations Act (2000).

    Sources: Doreen Lawrence, And Still I Rise: A Mother's Search for JusticeDavid Gillborn, Racism and Education: Coincidence Or Conspiracy? BBC Timeline: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26465916 Benjamin Zephaniah, What Stephen Lawrence Taught Us? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awns1EIUweA Our socials: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryhotline

    56 min

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The History Hotline is the hottest line for all things Black history and beyond... A space to have honest conversations about Black history and how it impacts the world we live in.