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UK African and Caribbean stories, topics and discussion from across local BBC radio.

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England cricketer David 'Syd' Lawrence remembered
David 'Syd' Lawrence was the first Black British cricketer to represent England.
28 Jul 2025,11 mins
Reuben James returns with Big People Music
Singer Reuben James presents Big people Music.
28 Jul 2025,6 mins
Footballer wants to create a team for girls
18 year old Kia Louis-Wright
28 Jul 2025,3 mins
Marcia Hutchinson: An extract from The Mercy Step
Novelist Marcia Hutchinson reads a passage from her book.
20 Jul 2025,4 mins
George The Poet: Reframing art for Young people
Spoken word artist George The Poet wants more young people connected to classic art.
18 Jul 2025,7 mins
Marcia Hutchinson: The Mercy Step
Novelist Marcia Hutchinson's book explores the life of a young girl in Bradford in 1962.
18 Jul 2025,9 mins
Tributes paid to first Black UK documentary maker
Clovis Salmon also known as Sam the Wheels has died at the age of 98.
18 Jul 2025,11 mins
Beautiful Gamers: A football team for all women
Football coach Sophie Anderson talks about providing a safe space for all women to play.
11 Jul 2025,6 mins
Sean 'Diddy' Combs: A recap of the trial
Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty hosts a podcast about the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
08 Jul 2025,5 mins
Kid Creole returns to the UK
August Darnell aka Kid Creole's talks to Karen Gabay.
27 Jun 2025,7 mins
Fearless: Voices from an unheard generation
Documentary features the lives of six women who helped to rebuild Britain after WW II.
27 Jun 2025,12 mins
Hair braiding company created after cancer scare
Jacqueline Shaw speaks about how a cancer scare led her to form a hair braiding brand.
9 mins
Artist picked to design art for playwriting prize
Digital artist Stan Chow is picked to create artwork for the Bruntwood playwriting prize.
25 Jun 2025,9 mins
Muslim Tech Fest 25: A UK faith & technology event
Tech designer Arda Awais talks about celebrating faith and technology.
18 Jun 2025,4 mins
Austen and Turner: A country house encounter
Lela Harris is artist in residence for JMW Turner and Jane Austen exhibition.
18 Jun 2025,9 mins
Lanre Bakare: We Were There
Journalist Lanre Bakare's book tells the history of black communities outside of London.
12 Jun 2025,11 mins
Remembering Sly Stone, a musical genius
Cultural historian and music journalist Chris Williams talks about Sly Stone's legacy.
12 Jun 2025,8 mins
Three decades on Jazzi P reunites with Kylie
Rapper Jazzi P achieves dream of joining Kylie in 2025 to sing chart hit from the 90's.
12 Jun 2025,5 mins
Karen Gabay meets Nyah Grace
Nyah Grace has made Manchester and the north of England her home for making music.
05 Jun 2025,11 mins
British-Caribbean veteran marks VE and D-Day
Jamaican born Donald Campbell served in the RAF for 36 years.
05 Jun 2025,3 mins
Mojo Morgan: A Message to the youth
Grammy winning Jamaican star Mojo Morgan is working with Popcaan to uplift young people.
04 Jun 2025,4 mins
Gloria Jones: Marc Bolan's legacy in Africa
Northern soul singer Gloria Jones talks about a music school dedicated to her ex-partner.
30 May 2025,5 mins
Black women and Pre-eclampsia
Dr Nadine Fontaine-Palmer talks about the condition's impact on pregnant Black women.
30 May 2025,14 mins
Black British TV makers say less work after BLM
Journalist Lanre Bakare talks about the lack of diversity in TV after BLM.
30 May 2025,4 mins
R&B singer inspired by Charlotte Church
Aya Bleu is a rising star on Manchester and London's music scene.
29 May 2025,6 mins
Boarders: Students create soundtrack for BBC drama
Lecturer Dr Mykaell Riley helped students with the music.
23 May 2025,6 mins
JIMIJAME$: Celebrating the Black Dandy
Singer and composer JIMIJAME$ creates a sound blending R&B and alternative rap.
23 May 2025,5 mins
Ras Al Khaimah: Why it appeals to Black Brits?
A singer and an archeologist explain why the tiny emirate is becoming popular.
16 May 2025,7 mins
Omar celebrates 40 years in music
Singer Omar celebrates 40 years in music with release of new album.
16 May 2025,7 mins
Choir behind Labi Siffre's hit reveal new project
The Highgate Gospel Choir unveil a legacy project celebrating their gospel heritage.
16 May 2025,4 mins