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

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Knife Crime: Tackling the crisis
Youth Worker Nathan Dennis reacts to stories about knife crime in the news.
06 Feb 2025,10 mins
Levi Tafari: Bob Marley changed my life
Hear the first account of how Bob Marley inspired a poet from Liverpool.
30 Jan 2025,12 mins
Bob Marley's 80th birthday celebrated
Young Voices join singer Tommy Blaize to celebrate the reggae legend's birthday.
30 Jan 2025,4 mins
Married at First Sight
Counselor Charlene Douglas talks about her role on the UK version of the TV show.
30 Jan 2025,8 mins
Exhibition in Bradford shows unsung heroes
Ethiopian Photographer Aida Muluneh's work features in the exhibition called Nationhood.
17 Jan 2025,10 mins
LA Fires: Musician talks about tragedy
Rasheed Ali talks about watching all his personal possessions burn during the wildfires.
17 Jan 2025,9 mins
Blood donors wanted from Black community
NHS urges more blood donors to come forward from the African and Caribbean community.
09 Jan 2025,6 mins
The art of songwriting
Singer Michelle Escoffery talks about what makes an award winning song.
09 Jan 2025,8 mins
Former mayor enters House of Lords
Former Black mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees talks about the peerage.
09 Jan 2025,5 mins
North of England picked for TV Drama
Missing You is a mystery set in the North of England.
03 Jan 2025,6 mins
Encouraging Black swimmers
Report explores why there is a lack of interest in swimming amongst Black community.
03 Jan 2025,3 mins
From LA to Yorkshire
Music Producer Erik “Blu2th” Griggs talks about working with students.
23 Dec 2024,6 mins
Layyah is winner of BBC Three's The Rap Game UK
Layyah: The first woman to win BBC series The Rap Game
23 Dec 2024,8 mins
Sleeping Beauty
Cast members of the pantomine talk about is grass roots appeal.
19 Dec 2024,4 mins
Uncovering family secrets
Actress Kerry Washington talks about discovering family secrets.
19 Dec 2024,8 mins
Business awards celebrate African talent
The GUBA awards showcase the best entrepreneurs of African heritage.
11 Dec 2024,8 mins
Jin Jin holds songwriters camp in Manchester
Songwriter Jin Jin brings songwriters to Manchester for first time.
11 Dec 2024,9 mins
Film examines Black women and breast cancer
Actress Victoria Ekanoye tackles breast cancer amongst Black women in film.
11 Dec 2024,11 mins
Wee Papa Girl Rappers singer dies aged 55
Samantha Lawrence was one half of the UK hip-hop duo.
06 Dec 2024,8 mins
Apprentice star: Building a business
Tim Campbell MBE talks about running a successful business.
06 Dec 2024,4 mins
Sir Viv Richards: Call me Viv
Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards talks about tourism in the West Indies.
12 Nov 2024,6 mins
Singer calls for equality in Jazz
China Moses talks about equality for women in Jazz.
10 Nov 2024,4 mins
Singer and TV star backs new qualification
Alesha Dixon supports campaign to boost T Levels which offer industry experience.
03 Nov 2024,8 mins
Lion King celebrates 25 years on the West End
Musical Lion King marks 25 years of performances at the West End.
24 Oct 2024,5 mins
Growing Black owned businesses
Social enterprise owner Cecil Adajo talks about buidling up small businesses.
24 Oct 2024,4 mins
I Am From Reykjavik: Sonia Hughes
Exhibition highlights the work of performer and artist Sonia Hughes.
24 Oct 2024,5 mins
Drama focuses on Sickle cell disorder
Supacell explores Sickle cell disorder through a story line in the drama.
11 Oct 2024,5 mins
Benjamin Zephaniah: Education and humanity
Benjamin Zephaniah talks about humanity and living in the West Country.
10 Oct 2024,2 mins
Play explores Black and queer identity
Danesha is a play about the life of a young girl of queer, black and mixed heritage.
09 Oct 2024,4 mins
Dee C. Lee: Music legend is on the road again
Singer Dee C. Lee talks about her being back on tour.
03 Oct 2024,8 mins