# blam — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover blam. Page: Feed: --- ## [Rest in Power Eric Huntley His Legacy Lives On.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamuk/episodes/Rest-in-Power-Eric-Huntley-His-Legacy-Lives-On-e3e3cqq) _2026-01-23 · BLAM UK · Black History Bites_ This week on Black History Bites by BLAM UK, we honour the life and legacy of Eric Huntley (1930–2026), Guyanese-born activist, educator and publisher who dedicated his life to fighting for Black liberation and educational justice in Britain. From co-founding Bogle-L’Ouverture Publications and the Walter Rodney Bookshop to organising the Black Parents Movement and the 1981 Black People’s Day of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ddd504/podcast/play/114454810/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-23%2F416705260-44100-2-a8f3190e2b31e.m4a) ## [Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa: The Cost of White Supremacy and White Environmentalism](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamuk/episodes/Jamaicas-Hurricane-Melissa-The-Cost-of-White-Supremacy-and-White-Environmentalism-e3alf9t) _2025-11-13 · BLAM UK · Black History Bites_ On this episode of Black History Bites, BLAM UK investigates the deep connection between the climate crisis and the legacy of white supremacy and colonialism. The discussion is centered around the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, the strongest hurricane ever recorded in Jamaica, which amplified calls for climate justice and reparations. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ddd504/podcast/play/110852861/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-13%2F412422725-44100-2-3813fcfb8745d.m4a) ## [“Eradicating Anti-Blackness in the UK Education System: Achieving Curriculum and Policy Reform Through Litigation”](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamuk/episodes/Eradicating-Anti-Blackness-in-the-UK-Education-System-Achieving-Curriculum-and-Policy-Reform-Through-Litigation-e3928p3) _2025-10-03 · BLAM UK · Black History Bites_ In this special Black History Month edition of Black History Bites , we discuss our groundbreaking curriculum research report: “Eradicating Anti-Blackness in the UK Education System: Achieving Curriculum and Policy Reform Through Litigation.” Jamila, one of the report’s authors, helps to unpack the realities of anti-Blackness in schools, explore how it impacts Black students’ racial esteem and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ddd504/podcast/play/109175011/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-3%2Fa0af138f-a190-be1c-eaa3-203d0f76b2f6.m4a) ## [Language, Power and the Global Majority](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamuk/episodes/Language--Power-and-the-Global-Majority-e37g241) _2025-08-29 · BLAM UK · Black History Bites_ This episode looks at the growing use of the term “global majority” as a powerful alternative to “ethnic minority.” It challenges white-centered narratives by highlighting that people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, and Indigenous heritage make up most of the world’s population. By shifting our language, we shift our perspective, centering global communities of colour, reclaiming… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ddd504/podcast/play/107529793/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-29%2F406516029-44100-2-8c5888cab10e7.m4a) ## [Remembering Joy Gardner: State Violence and Silence](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamuk/episodes/Remembering-Joy-Gardner-State-Violence-and-Silence-e36b1fl) _2025-08-01 · BLAM UK · Black History Bites_ On this week’s episode of Black History Bites , we honour and remember Joy Gardner , a Jamaican-born mother, student, and member of the North London community, whose life was tragically cut short at the hands of UK immigration officers in 1993. We explore how Joy Gardner's story connects to broader patterns of state violence and institutional racism in the UK. Her name may not appear in history… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ddd504/podcast/play/106316725/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-1%2Fb359bca1-7ace-2771-5d29-f063f7fc8bd8.m4a) ## [Jab Jab Ain’t Evil: Reclaiming a Caribbean Tradition of Resistance!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamuk/episodes/Jab-Jab-Aint-Evil-Reclaiming-a-Caribbean-Tradition-of-Resistance-e35sjqt) _2025-07-22 · BLAM UK · Black History Bites_ In this powerful mini-episode, Maruf explores the history and meaning behind Jab Jab , a masquerade tradition rooted in Caribbean resistance and rebellion. Far from being “evil,” Jab Jab is a vibrant symbol of defiance, memory, and cultural survival—echoing the strength of ancestors who turned pain into power. Tune in to rethink what resistance looks like through rhythm, fire, and paint. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ddd504/podcast/play/105843997/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-22%2Fbbd70897-f1b1-316d-3f94-45c7313bbe1a.m4a) ## [Dandyism as a form of helping Black Men’s Mental Health](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamuk/episodes/Dandyism-as-a-form-of-helping-Black-Mens-Mental-Health-e34qk9o) _2025-06-27 · BLAM UK · Black History Bites_ In this stylish and soulful episode of BLAM Black History Bites, we explore the rich legacy of Black Dandyism, from the bold elegance of the Congolese Sapeurs to Harlem’s legendary Dapper Dan, and how fashion has long been a form of protest, pride, and protection for Black men. Tied to this months Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week, this episode unpacks how Black men have used… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ddd504/podcast/play/104730360/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-27%2F402925995-44100-2-bdf88b0ac1f47.m4a) ## [Malcolm X at 100: Celebrating His Legacy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamuk/episodes/Malcolm-X-at-100-Celebrating-His-Legacy-e33t7n3) _2025-06-06 · BLAM UK · Black History Bites_ 2025 marks 100 years since the birth of Malcolm X! He was a revolutionary leader whose impact went far beyond the US civil rights movement. In this episode, we explore Malcolm X’s powerful legacy, from his early life shaped by racism and injustice, to his radical message of Black pride, self-determination, and Pan-Africanism. We focus on his visits to the UK, including his powerful Oxford Union… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ddd504/podcast/play/103767203/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-6%2F401709565-44100-2-9f61990182079.m4a) ## [Racial Empathy Bias](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamuk/episodes/Racial-Empathy-Bias-e335ofb) _2025-05-21 · BLAM UK · Black History Bites_ In this episode, we explore racial empathy bias, the tendency to show more compassion and outrage for suffering in white or Western communities, while often ignoring or downplaying the pain experienced by Black and African communities. Why do global leaders and media respond differently to crises in Congo or Sudan compared to those in Europe? How is this selective empathy rooted in colonial… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ddd504/podcast/play/102997931/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-21%2F400735824-44100-2-0d116dff49026.m4a) ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rG5xvS4m1ulG) _2025-05-21 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Black Books](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blamuk/episodes/Black-Books-e320p8e) _2025-04-25 · BLAM UK · Black History Bites_ This week, we're diving into the vibrant world of Black literature. Just a month after World Book Day – and you might have caught our fun 'me then vs me now' trend on TikTok, where the BLAM team shared childhood reading memories alongside our current favorites – we've curated a list of must-read books by Black authors. Whether you're looking to build a reading habit, need something for your… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/20ddd504/podcast/play/101786318/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-25%2F399090675-44100-2-66aa4ed9d64c7.m4a)