Knowledge truly changes everything. On Stephen Lawrence Day, we take a profound journey beyond headlines and statistics to discover the full humanity of a young man whose life was cut tragically short by racist violence.Stephen wasn't j...

Shame keeps us weighed down. Shame keeps us stuck. Shame about our hair, our features, our cultural heritage—this is the legacy of what I call "generational internalized racism," and it's time we brought it into the light.Drawing from p...

Smart reparations transforms an abstract concept into tangible justice. While traditional reparations discussions often stall due to their scope, targeting specific beneficiaries of slavery creates measurable, achievable goals that directly con...

We delve into the historical significance of the surname 'Brown' in Jamaica, unearthing connections to colonialism and the legacy of slavery through the figure of Hamilton Brown. The episode explores the misconceptions around colonial slavery c...

This episode delves into the intriguing history of Guiana Island (Antigua), exploring the concept of "Squatter's Whites" as a reflection on colonial privilege and exploitation. We investigate the legacy of the Codrington family, the stories of ...

Can the destruction of books equate to a cultural genocide? This episode of Blackwash dares to ask this provocative question as we uncover the overlooked history of Black British biblioclasm. Journey back to the 1970s in the UK when the firebom...

How does a tragic event evolve into a symbol of resilience and celebration? Join us as we unravel the origins of the Notting Hill Carnival through the poignant story of Kelso Cochrane. You'll learn about the harrowing night in 1959 when Kelso, ...

Is Shade Borough damaging the integrity of Black British journalism? Tune in to this episode of Blackwash as we explore the tension between entertainment-focused social media platforms and traditional Black national newspapers. We scrutinize th...

While Dubai today is synonymous with luxury and innovation, its history tells a different story. The pearl diving industry, once the economic lifeblood of the region, was fraught with peril and exploitation. In the episode, we discuss the narra...

When Tony Sewell controversially attributed the educational disparities between African and Caribbean students to single-parent households, he ignited an age old ‘why are Afro-Caribbean boys failing in schools’ debate, which I refer to as ‘raci...

Prepare to unravel the complexities of racial preferences in the dating world as we launch "The Black Wash." Together we‘ll confront the sensitive issue of some UK Black men's dating choices, diving into my own theory, the five P's of prefere...