http://www.odeo.com/channels/2106978-UK-Black no Kwame Kwei-Armah brings you UK African and Caribbean community news and cultural programming highlights from across BBC local radio. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial Kwame Kwei-Armah brings you UK African and Caribbean community news and cultural programming highlights from across BBC local radio. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial Kwame Kwei-Armah brings you UK African and Caribbean community news and cultural programming highlights from across BBC local radio. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial en-gb 40 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:01:00 -0800 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:01:00 -0800 (C) BBC 2007 Culture, UK, Black, Community, African, caribbean, afro Society Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25539921-UKBlack-16th-December-2009 We talk climate change in the Caribbean, see how a young trainee barrister is bringing change to African prisons,new music gets an airing in Manchester and wise advice from a music veteran in Northampton. Plus more.. We talk climate change in the Caribbean, see how a young trainee barrister is bringing change to African prisons,new music gets an airing in Manchester and wise advice from a music veteran in Northampton. Plus more.. We talk climate change in the Caribbean, see how a young trainee barrister is bringing change to African prisons,new music gets an airing in Manchester and wise advice from a music veteran in Northampton. Plus more.. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25539921 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:01:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25506405-UKBlack-Tuesday-8th-December-2009 London chats to Michael Jackson's choreographer;actor Ashley Walters chats to Northampton about role in 'Small Island' drama, Helen Bart attends a seminar on how to meet that special black man, plus much more.. London chats to Michael Jackson's choreographer;actor Ashley Walters chats to Northampton about role in 'Small Island' drama, Helen Bart attends a seminar on how to meet that special black man, plus much more.. London chats to Michael Jackson's choreographer;actor Ashley Walters chats to Northampton about role in 'Small Island' drama, Helen Bart attends a seminar on how to meet that special black man, plus much more.. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25506405 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:01:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25453755-UKBlack-1st-December-2009 This week - an interview with Debbie Allen and Sanaa Lathan on the new play Cat On A Hot Tin Roof; lifetime achiever is awarded in Leicester, Lovers Rock singer Louisa Mark is remembered. Plus much more.. This week - an interview with Debbie Allen and Sanaa Lathan on the new play Cat On A Hot Tin Roof; lifetime achiever is awarded in Leicester, Lovers Rock singer Louisa Mark is remembered. Plus much more.. This week - an interview with Debbie Allen and Sanaa Lathan on the new play Cat On A Hot Tin Roof; lifetime achiever is awarded in Leicester, Lovers Rock singer Louisa Mark is remembered. Plus much more.. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25453755 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:01:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25453756-UKBlack-24th-November-2009 A great mixed bag this week. Hollywood stardom beckons a Berkshire-based scriptwriter, World cup fever strikes in Birmingham and Derby and the singer from the Wailers drops into Manchester. Plus much more.. A great mixed bag this week. Hollywood stardom beckons a Berkshire-based scriptwriter, World cup fever strikes in Birmingham and Derby and the singer from the Wailers drops into Manchester. Plus much more.. A great mixed bag this week. Hollywood stardom beckons a Berkshire-based scriptwriter, World cup fever strikes in Birmingham and Derby and the singer from the Wailers drops into Manchester. Plus much more.. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25453756 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:01:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25453758-UKBlack-17-November-2009 We start with a moving interview on prostate cancer from Gloucestershire, top boyband JLS drop into BBC Manchester;plus items from Leicester, Derby and Mr.Gee. We start with a moving interview on prostate cancer from Gloucestershire, top boyband JLS drop into BBC Manchester;plus items from Leicester, Derby and Mr.Gee. We start with a moving interview on prostate cancer from Gloucestershire, top boyband JLS drop into BBC Manchester;plus items from Leicester, Derby and Mr.Gee. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25453758 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:01:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25429089-UKBlack-10th-November-2009 A great mix of items featuring interviews with a Berkshire-based African - Caribbean World War Two veteran on Remembrance Sunday, a debate in Nottingham on whether black women feel pressured to look European, Derby ponders whether the tactics that transported Obama to the White House could work in Britain and in London, they preview the BFM film festival. A great mix of items featuring interviews with a Berkshire-based African - Caribbean World War Two veteran on Remembrance Sunday, a debate in Nottingham on whether black women feel pressured to look European, Derby ponders whether the tactics that transported Obama to the White House could work in Britain and in London, they preview the BFM film festival. A great mix of items featuring interviews with a Berkshire-based African - Caribbean World War Two veteran on Remembrance Sunday, a debate in Nottingham on whether black women feel pressured to look European, Derby ponders whether the tactics that transported Obama to the White House could work in Britain and in London, they preview the BFM film festival. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25429089 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:01:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25401097-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-03-NOV-09 Nottingham remembers the "black Florence Nightingale" - Mary Secole. Finance guru Alvin Hall urges people to put as much money away for a rainy day as possible as he visits Reading and the singer Maxwell tells Radio Derby about his joy at returning to the music scene. Nottingham remembers the "black Florence Nightingale" - Mary Secole. Finance guru Alvin Hall urges people to put as much money away for a rainy day as possible as he visits Reading and the singer Maxwell tells Radio Derby about his joy at returning to the music scene. Nottingham remembers the "black Florence Nightingale" - Mary Secole. Finance guru Alvin Hall urges people to put as much money away for a rainy day as possible as he visits Reading and the singer Maxwell tells Radio Derby about his joy at returning to the music scene. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25401097 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:01:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25380718-UKBlack-Tues-27th-October-2009 This week we hear how a couple of regions reacted to the BNP's first broadcast on Question Time. We also hear about a new exhibition on the early beginnings of British Hip Hop in Manchester and an exciting film about Dancehall in Jamaica. This week we hear how a couple of regions reacted to the BNP's first broadcast on Question Time. We also hear about a new exhibition on the early beginnings of British Hip Hop in Manchester and an exciting film about Dancehall in Jamaica. This week we hear how a couple of regions reacted to the BNP's first broadcast on Question Time. We also hear about a new exhibition on the early beginnings of British Hip Hop in Manchester and an exciting film about Dancehall in Jamaica. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25380718 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25314947-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-20-OCT-09 There's a strong message for the church from a top conference on the state of Black Britain and we hear about the latest ethnic identity -"Bajaican". There's a new art exhibition at Manchester City celebrating black footballers. Plus the latest in the music series charting the history of Lovers Rock. There's a strong message for the church from a top conference on the state of Black Britain and we hear about the latest ethnic identity -"Bajaican". There's a new art exhibition at Manchester City celebrating black footballers. Plus the latest in the music series charting the history of Lovers Rock. There's a strong message for the church from a top conference on the state of Black Britain and we hear about the latest ethnic identity -"Bajaican". There's a new art exhibition at Manchester City celebrating black footballers. Plus the latest in the music series charting the history of Lovers Rock. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314947 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25275812-UKBlack-13th-October-2009 It's the second week of Black History Month and our considered contributions this week show that black history in the regions of Britain has evolved as the confidence of a community has grown. So sit back and enjoy this week's UK Black. It's the second week of Black History Month and our considered contributions this week show that black history in the regions of Britain has evolved as the confidence of a community has grown. So sit back and enjoy this week's UK Black. It's the second week of Black History Month and our considered contributions this week show that black history in the regions of Britain has evolved as the confidence of a community has grown. So sit back and enjoy this week's UK Black. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25275812 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25247421-UKBlack-6th-October-2009 Black History Month has started and our programmes reflect that with their output. In Nottingham, we hear from a black female councillor of 20 years standing, in Manchester, a black library has opened in the heart of Moss Side with the aim to get young black kids reading about their history, and there are contributions about the Caribbean and Africa. Black History Month has started and our programmes reflect that with their output. In Nottingham, we hear from a black female councillor of 20 years standing, in Manchester, a black library has opened in the heart of Moss Side with the aim to get young black kids reading about their history, and there are contributions about the Caribbean and Africa. Black History Month has started and our programmes reflect that with their output. In Nottingham, we hear from a black female councillor of 20 years standing, in Manchester, a black library has opened in the heart of Moss Side with the aim to get young black kids reading about their history, and there are contributions about the Caribbean and Africa. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25247421 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25238736-UKBlack-6th-October-2009 Black History Month has started and our programmes reflect that with their output. In Nottingham, we hear from a black female councillor of 20 years standing, in Manchester, a black library has opened in the heart of Moss Side with the aim to get young black kids reading about their history, and there are contributions about the Caribbean and Africa. Black History Month has started and our programmes reflect that with their output. In Nottingham, we hear from a black female councillor of 20 years standing, in Manchester, a black library has opened in the heart of Moss Side with the aim to get young black kids reading about their history, and there are contributions about the Caribbean and Africa. Black History Month has started and our programmes reflect that with their output. In Nottingham, we hear from a black female councillor of 20 years standing, in Manchester, a black library has opened in the heart of Moss Side with the aim to get young black kids reading about their history, and there are contributions about the Caribbean and Africa. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25238736 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25201582-UKBlack-29th-September-2009 This week we have contributions from Derby where Spike Lee's main soundtrack composer is interviewed about his inspirations. Plus we hear from Alexandra Burke, winner of last year's X Factor and about the challenges black footballers face trying to become managers. All this and much more on this week's UK Black Podcast. This week we have contributions from Derby where Spike Lee's main soundtrack composer is interviewed about his inspirations. Plus we hear from Alexandra Burke, winner of last year's X Factor and about the challenges black footballers face trying to become managers. All this and much more on this week's UK Black Podcast. This week we have contributions from Derby where Spike Lee's main soundtrack composer is interviewed about his inspirations. Plus we hear from Alexandra Burke, winner of last year's X Factor and about the challenges black footballers face trying to become managers. All this and much more on this week's UK Black Podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25201582 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25203671-UKBlack-29th-September-2009 This week we have contributions from Derby where Spike Lee's main soundtrack composer is interviewed about his inspirations. Plus we hear from Alexandra Burke, winner of last year's X Factor and about the challenges black footballers face trying to become managers. All this and much more on this week's UK Black Podcast. This week we have contributions from Derby where Spike Lee's main soundtrack composer is interviewed about his inspirations. Plus we hear from Alexandra Burke, winner of last year's X Factor and about the challenges black footballers face trying to become managers. All this and much more on this week's UK Black Podcast. This week we have contributions from Derby where Spike Lee's main soundtrack composer is interviewed about his inspirations. Plus we hear from Alexandra Burke, winner of last year's X Factor and about the challenges black footballers face trying to become managers. All this and much more on this week's UK Black Podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25203671 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25163061-UKBlack-22nd-September-2009 We hear from a cultural exchange student in Derby, Beverley Knight talks about her new album, and we hear about the Decibel Performing Arts Showcase. We hear from a cultural exchange student in Derby, Beverley Knight talks about her new album, and we hear about the Decibel Performing Arts Showcase. We hear from a cultural exchange student in Derby, Beverley Knight talks about her new album, and we hear about the Decibel Performing Arts Showcase. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25163061 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25127464-UKBlack-UK-Black-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-15th-Sept-2009 Our podcast kicks off with a punchy item from Leicester that asks if black professional women can have it all? Career, marriage and babies that is. And we hear about the uniqueness of the West Indian Front Room from the perspective of the author of a new book about it and from a first generation mother in Gloucestershire. Plus contributions from London, Leicester and Alex de Great. Our podcast kicks off with a punchy item from Leicester that asks if black professional women can have it all? Career, marriage and babies that is. And we hear about the uniqueness of the West Indian Front Room from the perspective of the author of a new book about it and from a first generation mother in Gloucestershire. Plus contributions from London, Leicester and Alex de Great. Our podcast kicks off with a punchy item from Leicester that asks if black professional women can have it all? Career, marriage and babies that is. And we hear about the uniqueness of the West Indian Front Room from the perspective of the author of a new book about it and from a first generation mother in Gloucestershire. Plus contributions from London, Leicester and Alex de Great. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25127464 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25130165-UKBlack-UK-Black-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-15th-Sept-2009 Our podcast kicks off with a punchy item from Birmingham that asks if black professional women can have it all? Career, marriage and babies that is. And we hear about the uniqueness of the West Indian Front Room from the perspective of the author of a new book about it and from a first generation mother in Gloucestershire. Plus contributions from London, Leicester and Alex de Great. Our podcast kicks off with a punchy item from Birmingham that asks if black professional women can have it all? Career, marriage and babies that is. And we hear about the uniqueness of the West Indian Front Room from the perspective of the author of a new book about it and from a first generation mother in Gloucestershire. Plus contributions from London, Leicester and Alex de Great. Our podcast kicks off with a punchy item from Birmingham that asks if black professional women can have it all? Career, marriage and babies that is. And we hear about the uniqueness of the West Indian Front Room from the perspective of the author of a new book about it and from a first generation mother in Gloucestershire. Plus contributions from London, Leicester and Alex de Great. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25130165 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25088930-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-08-SEP-09 This week's UKBlack goes heavy on the arts. There's a look back at the Notting Hill Carnival, the spotlight falls on the New Yorker in charge at one of the North of England's most important theatres and the great grandmother from Northampton enjoying life as a succesful authour. All that plus the people of Derby making a stand against gun crime. This week's UKBlack goes heavy on the arts. There's a look back at the Notting Hill Carnival, the spotlight falls on the New Yorker in charge at one of the North of England's most important theatres and the great grandmother from Northampton enjoying life as a succesful authour. All that plus the people of Derby making a stand against gun crime. This week's UKBlack goes heavy on the arts. There's a look back at the Notting Hill Carnival, the spotlight falls on the New Yorker in charge at one of the North of England's most important theatres and the great grandmother from Northampton enjoying life as a succesful authour. All that plus the people of Derby making a stand against gun crime. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25088930 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25059577-UKBlack-2nd-Sept-2009 On Carnival weekend we hear from a Leicester family who traced their roots back to Zanzibar as well as Levi Roots talking about his new book and TV series about Caribbean food and former Eurovision star Jade Ewen. On Carnival weekend we hear from a Leicester family who traced their roots back to Zanzibar as well as Levi Roots talking about his new book and TV series about Caribbean food and former Eurovision star Jade Ewen. On Carnival weekend we hear from a Leicester family who traced their roots back to Zanzibar as well as Levi Roots talking about his new book and TV series about Caribbean food and former Eurovision star Jade Ewen. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25059577 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24979106-UKBlack-18th-August-2009 This week we hear about a Berkshire based project to help young black fathers, an empowering church initiative to help focus young black men, and we find out why a black theatre closed down in Gloucestershire. Plus Lovers Rock with a difference in London and Alex de Great.. This week we hear about a Berkshire based project to help young black fathers, an empowering church initiative to help focus young black men, and we find out why a black theatre closed down in Gloucestershire. Plus Lovers Rock with a difference in London and Alex de Great.. This week we hear about a Berkshire based project to help young black fathers, an empowering church initiative to help focus young black men, and we find out why a black theatre closed down in Gloucestershire. Plus Lovers Rock with a difference in London and Alex de Great.. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-17,24979106 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24954475-UKBlack-11th-August-2009 There's a summer-like theme to the podcast this week. We hear about Manchester's Jamaica Society, a calypsonian determined to spread the word in Berkshir, how to handle bailiffs in Nottingham and some camping enthusiasts determined to get black folk in the countryside in Derby. There's a summer-like theme to the podcast this week. We hear about Manchester's Jamaica Society, a calypsonian determined to spread the word in Berkshir, how to handle bailiffs in Nottingham and some camping enthusiasts determined to get black folk in the countryside in Derby. There's a summer-like theme to the podcast this week. We hear about Manchester's Jamaica Society, a calypsonian determined to spread the word in Berkshir, how to handle bailiffs in Nottingham and some camping enthusiasts determined to get black folk in the countryside in Derby. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24954475 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24941501-UKBlack-11th-August-2009 There's a summer-like theme to the podcast this week. We hear about Manchester's Jamaica Society, a calypsonian determined to spread the word in Berkshir, how to handle bailiffs in Nottingham and some camping enthusiasts determined to get black folk in the countryside in Derby. There's a summer-like theme to the podcast this week. We hear about Manchester's Jamaica Society, a calypsonian determined to spread the word in Berkshir, how to handle bailiffs in Nottingham and some camping enthusiasts determined to get black folk in the countryside in Derby. There's a summer-like theme to the podcast this week. We hear about Manchester's Jamaica Society, a calypsonian determined to spread the word in Berkshir, how to handle bailiffs in Nottingham and some camping enthusiasts determined to get black folk in the countryside in Derby. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24941501 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24906131-UKBlack-04-August-2009 This week's edition features an interview with an expert in Carnival Arts preparing for the Birmingham Carnival procession; and a researcher who is working on a study about which companies profited from forced African enslavement talks to the London programme. Plus we hear contributions from Berkshire and Nottingham and Alex's calypso This week's edition features an interview with an expert in Carnival Arts preparing for the Birmingham Carnival procession; and a researcher who is working on a study about which companies profited from forced African enslavement talks to the London programme. Plus we hear contributions from Berkshire and Nottingham and Alex's calypso This week's edition features an interview with an expert in Carnival Arts preparing for the Birmingham Carnival procession; and a researcher who is working on a study about which companies profited from forced African enslavement talks to the London programme. Plus we hear contributions from Berkshire and Nottingham and Alex's calypso tag:odeo.com,2009-08-03,24906131 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24871941-UKBlack-28-July-2009 This week the London programme brings us a debate about the current troubles of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, also we talk to former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams who's just started performing as Roxie in a stage production of 'Chicago' and one woman in Northamptonshire is on a mission to get people to attend an event that will support the local African and Caribbean Association... This week the London programme brings us a debate about the current troubles of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, also we talk to former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams who's just started performing as Roxie in a stage production of 'Chicago' and one woman in Northamptonshire is on a mission to get people to attend an event that will support the local African and Caribbean Association... This week the London programme brings us a debate about the current troubles of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, also we talk to former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams who's just started performing as Roxie in a stage production of 'Chicago' and one woman in Northamptonshire is on a mission to get people to attend an event that will support the local African and Caribbean Association... tag:odeo.com,2009-07-27,24871941 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24836958-UKBlack-21-July-2009 This week music and festivals are celebrated with interviews with the Kenyan Boys Choir, the Notting Hill Carnvival Mas Band Association and the organisers of the Liberian Independence celebrations in Northampton. We also take a look at how a government sponsored initiative into helping black youngsters is coming along.. all this and much more on UK Black. This week music and festivals are celebrated with interviews with the Kenyan Boys Choir, the Notting Hill Carnvival Mas Band Association and the organisers of the Liberian Independence celebrations in Northampton. We also take a look at how a government sponsored initiative into helping black youngsters is coming along.. all this and much more on UK Black. This week music and festivals are celebrated with interviews with the Kenyan Boys Choir, the Notting Hill Carnvival Mas Band Association and the organisers of the Liberian Independence celebrations in Northampton. We also take a look at how a government sponsored initiative into helping black youngsters is coming along.. all this and much more on UK Black. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24836958 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24797725-UKBlack-14-July-2009 We hear a moving story from a sickle cell sufferer in Nottingham, from a Motown-loving author in Berkshire, a lonely hearts entrepeneur in Leicester and from some sparky walking enthusiasts in Yorkshire who are out on a mission to convert new black walkers to their cause..all this and much more on this week's UK Black. We hear a moving story from a sickle cell sufferer in Nottingham, from a Motown-loving author in Berkshire, a lonely hearts entrepeneur in Leicester and from some sparky walking enthusiasts in Yorkshire who are out on a mission to convert new black walkers to their cause..all this and much more on this week's UK Black. We hear a moving story from a sickle cell sufferer in Nottingham, from a Motown-loving author in Berkshire, a lonely hearts entrepeneur in Leicester and from some sparky walking enthusiasts in Yorkshire who are out on a mission to convert new black walkers to their cause..all this and much more on this week's UK Black. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24797725 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24762330-UKBlack-7th-July-2009 In the week that the Williams sisters again dominated womens tennis at Wimbledon, we hear from the Trinidadian born poet in residence at Wimbledon and the Jamaican High Commissioner to Britain is seething about a TV programme which he feels portrayed the island in a poor light. Plus we hear about lots of community projects around the country. All this and more in this week's UK Black. In the week that the Williams sisters again dominated womens tennis at Wimbledon, we hear from the Trinidadian born poet in residence at Wimbledon and the Jamaican High Commissioner to Britain is seething about a TV programme which he feels portrayed the island in a poor light. Plus we hear about lots of community projects around the country. All this and more in this week's UK Black. In the week that the Williams sisters again dominated womens tennis at Wimbledon, we hear from the Trinidadian born poet in residence at Wimbledon and the Jamaican High Commissioner to Britain is seething about a TV programme which he feels portrayed the island in a poor light. Plus we hear about lots of community projects around the country. All this and more in this week's UK Black. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-06,24762330 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24752752-UKBlack-30-June-2009 A very special edition for us this week as individual programmes re-collect their memories of Michael Jackson. The podcast kicks off with a stunning poem from Mr. Gee and sets the tone for the rest of the podcast. Not every programme concentrated on the death of Michael Jackson - so expect the usual regional gems..on this week's UK Black. A very special edition for us this week as individual programmes re-collect their memories of Michael Jackson. The podcast kicks off with a stunning poem from Mr. Gee and sets the tone for the rest of the podcast. Not every programme concentrated on the death of Michael Jackson - so expect the usual regional gems..on this week's UK Black. A very special edition for us this week as individual programmes re-collect their memories of Michael Jackson. The podcast kicks off with a stunning poem from Mr. Gee and sets the tone for the rest of the podcast. Not every programme concentrated on the death of Michael Jackson - so expect the usual regional gems..on this week's UK Black. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24752752 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24710116-UKBlack-16-June-2009 UK Black explores what the election of two British National Party MEP's might mean for Britain's black population as well as funding fears for African- Caribbean community groups in Gloucester and a new African whodunnit hits the bookstands. All this and more on this week's UK Black. UK Black explores what the election of two British National Party MEP's might mean for Britain's black population as well as funding fears for African- Caribbean community groups in Gloucester and a new African whodunnit hits the bookstands. All this and more on this week's UK Black. UK Black explores what the election of two British National Party MEP's might mean for Britain's black population as well as funding fears for African- Caribbean community groups in Gloucester and a new African whodunnit hits the bookstands. All this and more on this week's UK Black. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24710116 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24667920-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-09-Jun-09 A stark tale of homelessness from Northampton, London-born actor and star of The Wire, Idris Elba, talks about his new movie and anti-gang workshops start in Derby primary schools. A stark tale of homelessness from Northampton, London-born actor and star of The Wire, Idris Elba, talks about his new movie and anti-gang workshops start in Derby primary schools. A stark tale of homelessness from Northampton, London-born actor and star of The Wire, Idris Elba, talks about his new movie and anti-gang workshops start in Derby primary schools. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24667920 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24640156-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-02-Jun-09 Britain's best black wordsmiths run the rule over the BBC Poetry Season. A Derby businesswoman has the antidote to The Apprentice and the international music star with a love for Manchester. Britain's best black wordsmiths run the rule over the BBC Poetry Season. A Derby businesswoman has the antidote to The Apprentice and the international music star with a love for Manchester. Britain's best black wordsmiths run the rule over the BBC Poetry Season. A Derby businesswoman has the antidote to The Apprentice and the international music star with a love for Manchester. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24640156 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24612549-UKBlack-with-Kawme-Kwei-Armah-27-May-09 150 members of the same African-Caribbean family get together for a bumper reunion in Gloucester.Families affected by gun crime in Birmingham produce a new DVD to guide young people away from gang culture. Plus Carnival comes to Manchester and Reading. 150 members of the same African-Caribbean family get together for a bumper reunion in Gloucester.Families affected by gun crime in Birmingham produce a new DVD to guide young people away from gang culture. Plus Carnival comes to Manchester and Reading. 150 members of the same African-Caribbean family get together for a bumper reunion in Gloucester.Families affected by gun crime in Birmingham produce a new DVD to guide young people away from gang culture. Plus Carnival comes to Manchester and Reading. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-26,24612549 Tue, 26 May 2009 18:02:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24580103-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-19-May-2009 The Paralympic World Cup comes to Manchester, Birmingham residents fight to revive a derelict community centre opened by boxing legend Muhammed Ali and the colour of Trinidad blooms at the Chelsea Flower Show. The Paralympic World Cup comes to Manchester, Birmingham residents fight to revive a derelict community centre opened by boxing legend Muhammed Ali and the colour of Trinidad blooms at the Chelsea Flower Show. The Paralympic World Cup comes to Manchester, Birmingham residents fight to revive a derelict community centre opened by boxing legend Muhammed Ali and the colour of Trinidad blooms at the Chelsea Flower Show. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24580103 Mon, 18 May 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24546480-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-12-May-09 As South Africa elects a new President, a taste of life in the townships comes to Gloucester. Neville Staples, from legendary ska band the Specials, pays respect to Coventry and a £7m Carnival Arts Centre opens in Luton. As South Africa elects a new President, a taste of life in the townships comes to Gloucester. Neville Staples, from legendary ska band the Specials, pays respect to Coventry and a £7m Carnival Arts Centre opens in Luton. As South Africa elects a new President, a taste of life in the townships comes to Gloucester. Neville Staples, from legendary ska band the Specials, pays respect to Coventry and a £7m Carnival Arts Centre opens in Luton. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24546480 Mon, 11 May 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24544023-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-05-APR-09 Fitness Guru Mr Motivator goes on air in Leicester to tell how he's giving people with MS a boost. Have you ever thought about emigrating to Africa ? A Derby couple pack their bags for the move of a lifetime. Plus the man from Gloucester who says he's found the roots of reggae in the rainforests of Cameroon. Fitness Guru Mr Motivator goes on air in Leicester to tell how he's giving people with MS a boost. Have you ever thought about emigrating to Africa ? A Derby couple pack their bags for the move of a lifetime. Plus the man from Gloucester who says he's found the roots of reggae in the rainforests of Cameroon. Fitness Guru Mr Motivator goes on air in Leicester to tell how he's giving people with MS a boost. Have you ever thought about emigrating to Africa ? A Derby couple pack their bags for the move of a lifetime. Plus the man from Gloucester who says he's found the roots of reggae in the rainforests of Cameroon. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-05,24544023 Tue, 05 May 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24511863-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-28-APR-09 We hear from the East Midlands teenager who had an audience with President Barack Obama, elders from Gloucestershire bring history to life at the Imperial War Museum and cricket umpire Steve Bucknor tells the people of Birmingham about his decision to retire. We hear from the East Midlands teenager who had an audience with President Barack Obama, elders from Gloucestershire bring history to life at the Imperial War Museum and cricket umpire Steve Bucknor tells the people of Birmingham about his decision to retire. We hear from the East Midlands teenager who had an audience with President Barack Obama, elders from Gloucestershire bring history to life at the Imperial War Museum and cricket umpire Steve Bucknor tells the people of Birmingham about his decision to retire. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24511863 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24478004-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-20-Apr-09 Mica Paris celebrates bursting back onto the music scene with a her latest album, a new scheme beats bad behaviour in Leicester classrooms and the daughter of two jazz legends follows in her parents footsteps in Manchester. Mica Paris celebrates bursting back onto the music scene with a her latest album, a new scheme beats bad behaviour in Leicester classrooms and the daughter of two jazz legends follows in her parents footsteps in Manchester. Mica Paris celebrates bursting back onto the music scene with a her latest album, a new scheme beats bad behaviour in Leicester classrooms and the daughter of two jazz legends follows in her parents footsteps in Manchester. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24478004 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24476128-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-20-Apr-09 Mica Paris celebrates bursting back onto the music scene with a her latest album, a new scheme beats bad behaviour in Leicester classrooms and the daughter of two jazz legends follows in her parents footsteps in Manchester. Mica Paris celebrates bursting back onto the music scene with a her latest album, a new scheme beats bad behaviour in Leicester classrooms and the daughter of two jazz legends follows in her parents footsteps in Manchester. Mica Paris celebrates bursting back onto the music scene with a her latest album, a new scheme beats bad behaviour in Leicester classrooms and the daughter of two jazz legends follows in her parents footsteps in Manchester. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24476128 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24448698-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-15-Apr-09 Grandmaster Flash, the father of hip- hop, talks about his Caribbean heritage. Shakespeare comes to Nottingham via South Africa and Easter baking secrets West Indian style. Grandmaster Flash, the father of hip- hop, talks about his Caribbean heritage. Shakespeare comes to Nottingham via South Africa and Easter baking secrets West Indian style. Grandmaster Flash, the father of hip- hop, talks about his Caribbean heritage. Shakespeare comes to Nottingham via South Africa and Easter baking secrets West Indian style. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24448698 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24418451-UKBlack-with-Kwame-Kwei-Armah-07-Apr-09 The Obama's come to London but does Michelle grab the limelight ? Dragon's Den and beyond - hot sauce chef Levi Roots gets his own TV cookery show. Plus the new book of black inventors and innovators. The Obama's come to London but does Michelle grab the limelight ? Dragon's Den and beyond - hot sauce chef Levi Roots gets his own TV cookery show. Plus the new book of black inventors and innovators. The Obama's come to London but does Michelle grab the limelight ? Dragon's Den and beyond - hot sauce chef Levi Roots gets his own TV cookery show. Plus the new book of black inventors and innovators. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24418451 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:01:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24403047-UKBlack-30-MAR-09 The Reverend Jesse Jackson speaks in Reading and Cambridge University gets its first black student leader. The Reverend Jesse Jackson speaks in Reading and Cambridge University gets its first black student leader. The Reverend Jesse Jackson speaks in Reading and Cambridge University gets its first black student leader. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24403047 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:12:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24388343-UKBlack-30-MAR-09 The Reverand Jesse Jackson speaks in Reading and Cambridge University gets its first black student leader. The Reverand Jesse Jackson speaks in Reading and Cambridge University gets its first black student leader. The Reverand Jesse Jackson speaks in Reading and Cambridge University gets its first black student leader. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24388343 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:12:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24347448-UKBlack-23-03-09 Could the UK ever have a black Prime Minister ? We hear from three potential candidates. The story of a man who died in police custody in the 1970s is told on stage and the Christians trying to bring order to the streets of Reading. Could the UK ever have a black Prime Minister ? We hear from three potential candidates. The story of a man who died in police custody in the 1970s is told on stage and the Christians trying to bring order to the streets of Reading. Could the UK ever have a black Prime Minister ? We hear from three potential candidates. The story of a man who died in police custody in the 1970s is told on stage and the Christians trying to bring order to the streets of Reading. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-23,24347448 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:36:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24312918-UKBlack-16-03-09 In this episode of the UK Black podcast we hear from the martial artist plucked from obscurity by Jackie Chan and transported to the world of the silver screen. Also, the pioneering black broadcaster Una Marson gets long overdue recognition in the form of a Blue Plaque. In this episode of the UK Black podcast we hear from the martial artist plucked from obscurity by Jackie Chan and transported to the world of the silver screen. Also, the pioneering black broadcaster Una Marson gets long overdue recognition in the form of a Blue Plaque. In this episode of the UK Black podcast we hear from the martial artist plucked from obscurity by Jackie Chan and transported to the world of the silver screen. Also, the pioneering black broadcaster Una Marson gets long overdue recognition in the form of a Blue Plaque. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-16,24312918 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:34:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24278090-UKBlack-09-03-09 In this episode of the UK Black podcast, we hear from Eric Benet on life after Halle Berry. The binman come boxer with the world title in his sights, and a Black woman is voted our best female MP. In this episode of the UK Black podcast, we hear from Eric Benet on life after Halle Berry. The binman come boxer with the world title in his sights, and a Black woman is voted our best female MP. In this episode of the UK Black podcast, we hear from Eric Benet on life after Halle Berry. The binman come boxer with the world title in his sights, and a Black woman is voted our best female MP. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24278090 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:55:00 -0700 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24247964-UKBlack-2nd-March-2009 This week we hear from former boxer-turned-pastor Nigel Benn about how much he feels life has changed in the UK and he offers some valuable advice to black married men, also - the parents of a young disabled boy tell of their efforts to raise funds for new prosthetic limbs for him, we hear from Jamaica's Kardinal Offishal about his famous collaborations and forthcoming tour and one Nottingham doctor tells how anger can be a very positive and useful emotion.. all this and so much more on UK Black. This week we hear from former boxer-turned-pastor Nigel Benn about how much he feels life has changed in the UK and he offers some valuable advice to black married men, also - the parents of a young disabled boy tell of their efforts to raise funds for new prosthetic limbs for him, we hear from Jamaica's Kardinal Offishal about his famous collaborations and forthcoming tour and one Nottingham doctor tells how anger can be a very positive and useful emotion.. all this and so much more on UK Black. This week we hear from former boxer-turned-pastor Nigel Benn about how much he feels life has changed in the UK and he offers some valuable advice to black married men, also - the parents of a young disabled boy tell of their efforts to raise funds for new prosthetic limbs for him, we hear from Jamaica's Kardinal Offishal about his famous collaborations and forthcoming tour and one Nottingham doctor tells how anger can be a very positive and useful emotion.. all this and so much more on UK Black. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-02,24247964 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:35:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24188926-UKBlack-24-February-2009 In the week that the Macpherson report is reviewed ten years after it's publication, we hear from some London youngsters who say that Stephen Lawrence made a difference to them, in Derby, an inventive teacher is determined to make maths exciting, and on Berkshire based woman talks movingly about her breast cancer and how she was able to spread a very positive message to Nevis - all this as well as advice from a Dragon's Den judge and winner... In the week that the Macpherson report is reviewed ten years after it's publication, we hear from some London youngsters who say that Stephen Lawrence made a difference to them, in Derby, an inventive teacher is determined to make maths exciting, and on Berkshire based woman talks movingly about her breast cancer and how she was able to spread a very positive message to Nevis - all this as well as advice from a Dragon's Den judge and winner... In the week that the Macpherson report is reviewed ten years after it's publication, we hear from some London youngsters who say that Stephen Lawrence made a difference to them, in Derby, an inventive teacher is determined to make maths exciting, and on Berkshire based woman talks movingly about her breast cancer and how she was able to spread a very positive message to Nevis - all this as well as advice from a Dragon's Den judge and winner... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-24,24188926 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:56:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24112530-UKBlack-16th-February-2009 Interesting issue-based podcast for you this week. We hear from a young woman in London desperately trying to find a bone marrow match for a particularly rare disease; in Nottingham, Children's services are appealing to local African and Caribbean people to assist them with a new report, in Berkshire a musician tells how he started and there's an intriguing new library initiative taking place in Derby. Interested? All this and more on this week's UK Black. Interesting issue-based podcast for you this week. We hear from a young woman in London desperately trying to find a bone marrow match for a particularly rare disease; in Nottingham, Children's services are appealing to local African and Caribbean people to assist them with a new report, in Berkshire a musician tells how he started and there's an intriguing new library initiative taking place in Derby. Interested? All this and more on this week's UK Black. Interesting issue-based podcast for you this week. We hear from a young woman in London desperately trying to find a bone marrow match for a particularly rare disease; in Nottingham, Children's services are appealing to local African and Caribbean people to assist them with a new report, in Berkshire a musician tells how he started and there's an intriguing new library initiative taking place in Derby. Interested? All this and more on this week's UK Black. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-16,24112530 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:56:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24058008-UKBlack-9th-February-2009 In this week's UK Black we hear from a mentee from the Government's Reach project set up to help mentor young black men,a Berkshire based Trinidadian entrepeneur on how she turned her hobby into a successful venture, in Nottingham a round table discusses media representations of Jamaica and we hear the story of how a Jamaican - born Gloucestershire pensioner first saw the snow in the 1950's... In this week's UK Black we hear from a mentee from the Government's Reach project set up to help mentor young black men,a Berkshire based Trinidadian entrepeneur on how she turned her hobby into a successful venture, in Nottingham a round table discusses media representations of Jamaica and we hear the story of how a Jamaican - born Gloucestershire pensioner first saw the snow in the 1950's... In this week's UK Black we hear from a mentee from the Government's Reach project set up to help mentor young black men,a Berkshire based Trinidadian entrepeneur on how she turned her hobby into a successful venture, in Nottingham a round table discusses media representations of Jamaica and we hear the story of how a Jamaican - born Gloucestershire pensioner first saw the snow in the 1950's... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-09,24058008 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:08:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24014063-UKBlack-2nd-February-2009 After the euphoria reflected in last week's shows in reaction to the inauguration of President Obama - everything's back to normal this week with an eclectic mix of items from our favourite regions. So while the UK freezes in freak weather conditions brought in from Siberia - sit back relax and listen to warm charms of UK Black. After the euphoria reflected in last week's shows in reaction to the inauguration of President Obama - everything's back to normal this week with an eclectic mix of items from our favourite regions. So while the UK freezes in freak weather conditions brought in from Siberia - sit back relax and listen to warm charms of UK Black. After the euphoria reflected in last week's shows in reaction to the inauguration of President Obama - everything's back to normal this week with an eclectic mix of items from our favourite regions. So while the UK freezes in freak weather conditions brought in from Siberia - sit back relax and listen to warm charms of UK Black. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-02,24014063 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:46:00 -0800 no UK Black Culture UK Black Community African caribbean afro