Season 1
6 episodes · Apr 15, 2021
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- S1E1
The Story of Len Johnson
Apr 15, 2021This is the story of Len Johnson, a middleweight boxing champion who was never granted the title he deserved due to the white establishment.
- S1E2
The Story of Mary Seacole
Apr 22, 2021Mary Seacole, one of the pioneers of modern nursing and all-round healing. Born in Jamaica, she had a passion for healing. medicine and nursery
- S1E3
Benin Bronzes
Apr 30, 2021In 1897, One of the worst thefts of colonialism would occur when the British army took Benin City in a violent raid and looted the kingdom of their bronze artefacts.
- S1E4
Sons of Africa
May 6, 2021The Sons of Africa are the hidden faces behind the movement to abolish slavery in the United Kingdom. Comedian Jamali Maddox tells the stories of Ignatius Sancho, Olaudah Equiano and Ottubah Cugaono
- S1E5
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
May 13, 2021Comedian Desiree Birch tells the story of a pioneering, guitar shredding,black, evangelical gospel sensation who inspired generations of musicians, and created the genre we call Rock'n'Roll. This woman's name is Sister Rosetta Tharpe
- S1E6
Yaa Asantewaa
May 14, 2021Film director Amma Asante tells about the warrior queen who stood up to colonial powers, led an army against the British Empire and was an all-round fearless, brave Ghanaian heroine: Yaa Asantewaa