The first thing you notice about this video is the big production values it employs. There are fire-eaters, Zulu warriors (with spears), fireworks, African costumed actors in ‘Roots’ styled scenes and historical black heroes. These include African natives, Chaka Zulu, Nkrumah, Kunta Kinte, Nanny, Malcolm X (Red), Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King and Sam Sharpe. [...]
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UK Black History Month 2010 – Day 10
Posted on 10 October 2010.
Today’s UK Black History Month 2010 profile is Alex Haley (August 11, 1921 – February 10, 1992), writer, broadcaster, researcher best known as author of The Autobiography of Malcolm X and Roots: The Saga of an American Family, one of the most successful novels which, combined with its hugely popular television adaptation, Roots, led to [...]
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UK Black History Month 2010 – Day 1
Posted on 01 October 2010.
Welcome to the Yush UK Black History Month 2010 celebration. October is designated Black History Month in the UK. It’s a practice that has been recognised since 1976. During the month some of the UK’s more progressive councils recognise the achievements of black heroes or outstanding peoplf of African descent. There are seminars, film shows, [...]
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