Voicing the Legacy of Olive Morris is a new DTA Radio Podcast series with host Chloe Tayali which communicates Olive Morris's legacy through the lens of contemporary activists who are working tirelessly to empower Black communities in Britain and taking matters into their own hands when failed by the governing system. Episode 1 looks at Yasmin Begum's trailblazing work.

Relaxation is part of our repair. The 'Pause & Breathe' Experience, led by @lillianlartey_ is a mindfulness method that offers professionals the opportunity to ‘pause’ from the business, stress, and demands of work and life. Using a few, simple techniques, 'Pause & Breathe' helps you ease anxiety and to breathe deeply, de-stress, quiet the mind, relax the body; be present, rest in stillness, restore calm, balance, inner peace, and energy.

Scholar -Activist, Creative Educator and all-round Queen Dr April Louise Pennant traces the history of Penryn Castle - a space billed by the National Trust as a ‘fantasy castle with colonial foundations’ (wtf?!?) - locating her family history in the building of the castle and discussing the reparative work she has been doing involving this site.

In March 2022, the Black Cultural Archives will be launching the Melba Wilson Collection, as part of their project to catalogue Melba Wilson’s papers. The collection spans over 40 years of her work in national and regional mental health programmes, policy units and services, including grassroots and community activism alongside formal policy work and leadership. DTA spent some time with Melba to discuss her work and the importance of it being archived as a resource for now and tomorrow.

Listen to Toyin Agbetu talk interdependence and imaginaries in the context of his pioneering work with Pan African, human rights organisation Ligali on behalf of the global African family.

DTA connect with Patrick Vernon to discuss the 100 Great Black Britons peoject. From abolitionists and Industrial Revolution-era social reformers to pioneers of modern nursing, beloved children's authors and recipients of the Victoria Cross, 100 Great Black Britons celebrates the many ways in which Black Britons have challenged and overcome racial barriers to make notable advances in their fields.

Archives are fundamental in transforming our relationship to where we are now and how we got here’ Honoured to have Collections Assistant Rhoda Boateng on this week’s Community Spotlight. Rhoda has been doing amazing work caring for the collections at the Black Cultural Archives. There are very few archivists of African heritage in the UK - it’s vital we celebrate us so we can grow.

DTA talk to Pan Afrikan Society Community Forum member Dirg Aaab RIchards about the history and work of the PASCF, an important, African-centred organisation based in Brixton, South London.  

Haitian Professor Bayinnah Bello speaks on the Haitian Revolution of 1791, reframing the narrative surrounding the events that led to the first successful revolution of enslaved Africans in history.

Writer, Poet, and Professor of Criminology & Sociology Professor Lez Henry continues his reflection on his experiences growing up in inner city London - drawing parallels between past and present and documenting crucial parts of the so-called ‘Black-British’ experience in the process. #livingthearchive #blackarchives