Resources
In 2022, delayed from 2020 by the pandemic, Jacaranda published our revolutionary book ‘Black History Walks in London Volume 1′ a written walking tour of the city from an African/Caribbean perspective. See it HERE
In 2021 in collaboration with Pearson Edexcel we produced a unique and pioneering GCSE exam text book for schools. The book features Black British Civil Rights activism in Notting Hill and is based on our walk in that area. The book is presently used by 10,000 pupils in 140 schools. For details and a sample chapter click HERE .We also worked with the National Portrait Gallery on three short art videos which can be seen HERE
In 2011, we worked with Teachers TV to create a mini-documentary based on our walks for use in classrooms. The interactive video, split into four sections, covers important historical events, figures and venues including the Bank of England, Docklands, war memorials, William Davidson and Olaudah Equiano.
Since creating this documentary, we have added countless videos, books, websites and DVDs to our bank of educational resources. The Black History Walks YouTube channel is a rich source of video content that includes talks by academics and experts as well as insights into the events we run. To see our latest events click here
Courses
Our Black history online courses are popular with learners around the world. We run public courses on James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, History of Black Film, African Women Resistance Leaders four times a year. Our programme of talks (both online and in-person) provides a fantastic learning resource for course participants, and we are always happy to hear from groups who would like to arrange a bespoke talk or course for their educational or business setting. Get in touch to discuss your bespoke learning activity. To see our latest offering click here
Websites
- www.youtube.com/blackhistorywalks 300 short video clips relating to African-British history
- www.goldendestiny.co.uk Step Back in Time to Ancient Kush, Secrets of the Afro comb 6000 years of Art and Culture, the Story of Early Ancient Egypt Prehistoric and Old Kingdom 20,000 to 2181 B.C. Three history books on African history specially written for primary/secondary school pupils
- Caribbean Aircrew in World War 2 website Cy Grants unique website
- www.beforetheslavetrade.com Pictorial details of 15 African civilisation prior to European invasion
- www.100greatblackbritons.com 100 biographies of great Black British people,very useful for schools
- www.whenweruled.com Website to accompany 700 page book of same name on African civilisations
- Caribbean National Archives Section of the National Archives focused on the Caribbean
- www.blackpresence.co.uk Various articles on centuries of Black presence in the UK
- www.britishmuseum.org/learning/schools_and_teachers/ Nine ancient African states with factsheets
- 4 Apps to Teach your Child Black History Games and interactive quizzes on geography, science, culture and heroes
- African map game Interactive map game teaching locations and names of African countries
- www.black-history-month.co.uk Event listing website with book,dvd sales and articles
- www.bispublications.com 4 books on Black scientists and inventors
- http://www.drlez.co.uk/about-us Consultants on African history, presentations, workshops, training
- http://www.lacriminaldefensepartners.com/constitution-14th-amendment/ Article on US constitution and how it did not really provide equality for all which is why there was a fight for Civil Rights in the 1960’s 70’s
- https://employment.law.tulane.edu/articles/history-of-law-the-fourteenth-amendment.html History of law, The fourteenth Amendment (Libby)
- https://aizmanlaw.com/constitution-14th-amendment/ 14th Amendment resource supplied by Peyton Wertz
- https://www.italiandualcitizenship.net/legal-history-of-the-14th-amendment/ (from Becca)
- Black Wall Street Media https://blackwallst.media/ https://blackwallst.media/
DVDs
- Let us Die Like Brothers by Commonwealth War Graves commission. Details of Black South African soldiers killed in WW1 SS Mendi disaster off the coast of the Isle of Wight
- Grove Roots by Octavia Youth Foundation. Black British Civil Rights in 60’s/70’s Notting Hill, West London
- Hidden Herstories Octavia Youth Foundation. Black British Females and Civil Rights in London 60’s/70’s
- Coming to England with Floella Benjamin. Black British Civil Rights from a 10 year old childs perspective
- Loving Hands, the Sybil Phoenix story directed by Lucia Tambini. Black British Civil Rights 1970s to present. The story of the first Black women to receive an MBE and how/why she refused it
- Shirley Chisholm Unbought and Unbossed Fantastic story of the first black woman to run for President of the USA in 1972
- 500 Years Later directed by Owen Alik Shahadah. Award winning, comprehensive overview of African history
- Nubian Sprit directed by Louis Buckley. History of Sudan’s classical civilisation
- Lion Mountains directed by Louis Buckley. History of Sierra Leone’s links to Britain
- Son of Africa directed by Alrick Riley. Story of Olaudah Equiano who escaped slavery and publsihed a book in London in 1789)
- Life and Debt directed by Stephanie Black .How the IMF/World Bank made Jamaica poor
- Respect: Biggin Up Black History. Black WW2 veterans interviewed by teenagers
- Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome with Dr Joy de Gruy Leary. Psychological impact of slavery on modern culture
- When African Americans came to Paris Educational DVD by Walking the Spirit tours on the Black History of Paris
- Motherland directed by Owen Alik Shahadah. Award winning documentary of African views on future development
Books
- Under One Flag : Details of the crucial roles of African, Asian and indigenous people of the British Empire played in World War 2. Forewords by Prince Harry and Johnson Beharry the Grenadian man who won the Victoria Cross
- Migrants in Britain c800 to present student book with Pearson GCSE based on our Notting Hill walk
- Ki-Ra’s Coily Crown lovely children’s book about self esteem and hair by MSL
- Before the Slave Trade Robin Walker. Pre European invasion African civilisations in pictures
- Before the Slave Trade Learning Resource, to go with the book
- When We Ruled, Robin Walker. 700 page comprehensive review of thousands of years of African civilisations
- Black Mamba Boy, Nadifa Mohamed. Amazing adventure story of Somalis who fought in the WW2 merchant navy, trekked across deserts and came to Britain
- Staying power the History of Black People in Britain 211AD to 1981, Peter Fryer the legendary book
- Black Victims of the Nazis, Zia N Reynolds. The life of Africans in Germany and German colonies 1904-1945
- Maroon Teachers: Teaching the Transatlantic Trade in enslaved Africans, Sandra Indrajit Gift . How to teach this diffiult subject
- The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano, Olaudah Equiano an African who freed himself from slavery and became a leader of the London abolition movement published this book on his life in 1789
- The Longman Companion to Slavery Emancipation and Civil Rights , Harry Harmer. Excellent
- Bury the Chains , Adam Hochschild. Best selling book on Britains true role in slavery and its abolition apart from the self congratulatory hyberbole
- How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, Walter Rodney. Classic book detailing Europe’s dependence on Africa to establish modern society
- After Abolition Britain and the Slave Trade since 1807 , Marika Sherwood exposes the persistence of slavery in British colonies up to World War 2
- Life according to Maas Roy, Yvonne Archer. Story of post windrush Jamaican veteran in the Army
- Trading Souls Europe’s Transatlantic Trade in Africans Prof Hilary Beckles & Prof Verene Shepherd superb book on the topic
- West Indian Women at War. British racism in World War 2, Ben Bousquet & Colin Douglas. The only book on West Indian women in WW2
- Lest We Forget Robert N Murray. Memoirs of Caribbean servicemen in WW2 Britain
- Reconstructing the Black Image, Gordon de la Mothe. The Black image since the 1500’s
- Black Scientists and Inventors books 1-4, Michael Williams excellent lists and notes of Black Scientist
- Step Back in Time to Ancient Kush, Secrets of the Afro comb 6000 years of Art and Culture, the Story of Early Ancient Egypt Prehistoric and Old Kingdom 20,000 to 2181 BC from www.golden-destiny.com 3 history books on African history specially written for primary/secondary school pupils
- Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome groundbreaking book on after effects of enslavement on cultural behaviour
- Untold Histories: Black People in England and Wales during the period of the British slave trade C1660-1807. Kathleen Chater
- 4 Apps to teach your child Black History games and interactive quizzes on geography, science, culture and heroes
- Image of the Black in London Galleries highlights the Black presence to be found in the national art collections in London.
- The John Blank Projectis an art and archive project celebrating John Blanke, the Black trumpeter to the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, the first person of African descent in British history for whom we have both an image and a record.
Why Choose Black History Walks?
We pride ourselves on the variety, consistency and quality of our educational events and resources. Our collective includes professors and academics at the forefront of their fields, allowing us to create high-quality courses and resources that are relevant today. Our team has lectured at prestigious London venues including The Imperial War Museum and The British Film Institute. We have extensive experience delivering workshops on institutional racism and diversity for business, government organisations and community groups. Head Guide Tony Warner has also authored the first-ever Black history walking tour guide, titled “Black History Walks in London, Volume 1” available from Jacaranda Books.
Whether you’re a teacher seeking a Black History Month workshop for your school or an individual looking for an engaging Black history online course, our comprehensive list of courses and resources will leave you spoilt for choice.
Contact us to find out more or to discuss a bespoke learning experience.
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