“There have been Black people in the UK at least 2,000 years ago, to Roman times…”
Mr. Tony Warner
London, England
Author, Educator, Entrepreneur
“We didn’t learn any African history before slavery, we learned about slavery as if that’s where Black history began.”
What does it mean to bring history to life? Today’s guest Mr. Tony Warner is the author of Black History Walks in London Volume 1 produced by the Black female run publishing house Jacaranda Books. He is also co-author on the GCSE school text book on History from Pearson Education. Tony states facts about history, including the white supremacist educational system in England, the legacy of colonial education in the Caribbean, and the Civil Rights Movements (Black Panthers, Bus Boycott) happening in the UK.
“Find the oldest person in your family and ask them questions…”
In the 22 years since creating Black History Walks, he’s realized the massive deprivation of Black people being educated about their history, and this mass miseducation is perpetuated by colonialism and racism. In spite of the disappointing climate, there is still joy to be found in Saturday Schools, adult students having eye opening moments (check out the “why their history is important” section in his newsletter), and why Black economic independence and Black education independence are critical for the future.
Read our latest book, 'Black History Walks in London Vol 1' HERE
For our Pearson GCSE History school text book click HERE
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