Black History Month 2021
Marking Black History Month 2021 with documentaries, interviews, articles and more.
Rapping In My Language—BBC Sesh
The BBC's Dom Francis finds out more about non-English language rap in Wales and the rest
Being The 'Brown Best Friend' (Again)—BBC Sesh
Mel wants fewer stereotypes and better representation
What's It Like Growing Up With Mixed Heritage?—The Hayley Pearce Podcast
Asha Jane joins Hayley to talk about her experiences of growing up with mixed heritage
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Why speaking Welsh is important—Black and Welsh
Liana Stewart interviews diverse voices from Wales about the importance of speaking Welsh.
Things not to say to someone with hair like mine—BBC Sesh
Mel takes on some of the comments she gets about her hair
Video: Shreds - Murder in the dock—Shreds: Murder in the dock
A story so shocking, it almost defies belief. Here's what's to come in this new Podcast.
7 Things You Didn't Know About Shirley Bassey
7 facts about pop Welsh legend, Shirley Bassey!
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Kyle Legall—The Slate
Butetown artist Kyle Legall tells us how his upbringing influenced his art.
Laiqah Omar—Black and Welsh
Laiqah Omar is a Cardiff born model, she's proud to be Somali, Welsh and a Muslim.
Sheldon Mills—Black and Welsh
Sheldon Mills was told he would never achieve his dream of studying as a lawyer in London.
Clive Sullivan—The Rugby Codebreakers
Clive was the first black man to captain a British professional team in any sport.
Paul Robeson's fight for Welsh Miners—Wales's Black Miners
Paul Robeson was the hero of Proud Valley to help the fight for Welsh miners.
Black and Welsh: The Power of Protests
Cardiff actor Gabin Kongolo shares his opinion on the power of protest.
Port Talbot, Jamaica and Me—BBC Sesh
Port Talbot, Jamaica and me....
Idris Phillips—Wales's Black Miners
Idris wanted to talk about how much he loved mining but sadly he passed away.
Why Are You Surprised That I Speak Welsh?—BBC Sesh
"Some people react with a slight shock when they hear me speak Welsh"
1919 Race Riots—BBC Sesh
"Imagine it's the colour of your skin that ignites the flames"
Hewitt on race and the importance of speaking out
Ashton Hewitt: Dragons wing on race, rugby and why speaking out matters
Black History Month in Wales
Black History Month in Butetown
VIDEO: The Race Riots that Wales forgot—Wales' Forgotten Race Riots
Mo Jannah uncovers how a vicious outbreak of racial violence shook Cardiff a century ago.
'As a black female, it's important I can be seen'
Black History month: 'As a black female, it's important I can be seen'
Who Are The Windrush Generation?—BBC Sesh
Who Are The Windrush Generation?
Betty Campbell—Hidden Heroines
Wales’ First Black Headteacher and Champion Of Multiculturalism.
"I Was Scared Of Being 'Too Black'"—BBC Sesh
Cherelle on how racism made her scared to be herself
