<description>&lt;p&gt;King Kurus, your Black History Buff, brings you a special mid-series reflection in our &amp;#34;31 Days of Black British History&amp;#34;. Join us as we consider the importance of Black History Month and its relevance to contemporary Britain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode explores:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The origins and evolution of Black History Month in the UK&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of learning and sharing Black British history&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The ongoing challenges and debates surrounding the celebration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of integrating Black history into the broader British narrative&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;While listening to this audio journey, reflect on the stories we&amp;#39;ve shared so far and their significance to our understanding of British identity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See our reflective thoughts come alive in our video version on TikTok: @blackhistorybuff.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to continue this journey of discovery beyond Black History Month? Join our Steady community for free and get access to all 31 episodes plus ongoing exclusive content. Visitย &lt;a href="https://steadyhq.com/en/blackhistory/about" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://steadyhq.com/en/blackhistory/about&lt;/a&gt;ย to be part of our community dedicated to exploring and celebrating Black British history year-round.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let&amp;#39;s consider how we can carry the spirit of Black History Month with us throughout the year, continuing to learn, question, and celebrate the rich tapestry of British history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blessings,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;KK&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;โ€”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gear I Use to Create Content &lt;/strong&gt;๐ŸŽฅ&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gimbal Camera&lt;/strong&gt; โ€“ Perfect for stabilized, smooth shots while walking.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3Nh284E" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://amzn.to/3Nh284E&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Podcasting Equipment &lt;/strong&gt;๐ŸŽ™๏ธ&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shure SM7B Microphone&lt;/strong&gt; โ€“ Industry-standard for professional podcasts.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3BK1YzX" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://amzn.to/3BK1YzX&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Audiobooks I Recommend &lt;/strong&gt;๐Ÿ“š&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Autobiography of Malcolm X&lt;/strong&gt; โ€“ A powerful, must-listen autobiography.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4gXr7Hz" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://amzn.to/4gXr7Hz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Currently Reading &lt;/strong&gt;๐Ÿ“–&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Oxford Companion to Black British History&lt;/strong&gt; โ€“ A comprehensive guide to Black British history.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4eyUs9S" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://amzn.to/4eyUs9S&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recommended Reading &lt;/strong&gt;๐Ÿ“š&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4exCLYl" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://amzn.to/4exCLYl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Support this podcast at โ€” &lt;a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-history-buff-podcast/exclusive-content'&gt;https://redcircle.com/black-history-buff-podcast/exclusive-content&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Black History Buff Podcast

King Kurus

Day 30: Reflecting on Black History Month - Why It Matters for Britain Today

OCT 30, 20243 MIN
Black History Buff Podcast

Day 30: Reflecting on Black History Month - Why It Matters for Britain Today

OCT 30, 20243 MIN

Description

King Kurus, your Black History Buff, brings you a special mid-series reflection in our "31 Days of Black British History". Join us as we consider the importance of Black History Month and its relevance to contemporary Britain.

This episode explores:

  • The origins and evolution of Black History Month in the UK
  • The impact of learning and sharing Black British history
  • The ongoing challenges and debates surrounding the celebration
  • The importance of integrating Black history into the broader British narrative

While listening to this audio journey, reflect on the stories we've shared so far and their significance to our understanding of British identity.

See our reflective thoughts come alive in our video version on TikTok: @blackhistorybuff.

Want to continue this journey of discovery beyond Black History Month? Join our Steady community for free and get access to all 31 episodes plus ongoing exclusive content. Visitย https://steadyhq.com/en/blackhistory/aboutย to be part of our community dedicated to exploring and celebrating Black British history year-round.

Let's consider how we can carry the spirit of Black History Month with us throughout the year, continuing to learn, question, and celebrate the rich tapestry of British history.

Blessings,

KK

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Audiobooks I Recommend ๐Ÿ“š


Currently Reading ๐Ÿ“–

  • The Oxford Companion to Black British History โ€“ A comprehensive guide to Black British history.
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Recommended Reading ๐Ÿ“š




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