The History Hotline

Deanna Lyncook
The History Hotline

The History Hotline is the hottest line for all things Black history and beyond... A space to have honest conversations about Black history and how it impacts the world we live in. We’re here to explore some of the facets of Black history ignored by the mainstream, your teachers and the textbooks.

  1. NOV 7

    150: Goodbye... for now.

    4 incredible years and 150 episodes of The History Hotline later, the show has come to an end. I have decided to take a long break from podcasting and can't make any promises as to when I will be back. Thank you all for your support tuning into this podcast, this last episode is taken from the live show featuring Dr Jade Bentil. For bookings and other inquiries email: thehistoryhotline@gmail.com or find us on socials here.

    33 min

  2. OCT 29

    149: The Caribbean and the Second World War with Colin Douglas

    "This was a continuation of the British Caribbean Experience: fighting with Britain during global wars, and during times of peace fighting British authorities for justice." This week I am joined by author Colin Douglas discussing his book 'The Caribbean and the Second World War'. We discuss the long military history in the region and the various ways the Caribbean were a part of the global conflict. We discuss the Caribbean as an important geographical location for both Britain and the allies and Germany and the axis powers. But also consider Britain's military colour bar during this time. Colin will be in conversation with Dr Kesewa John at Greenwich museum on 17th November 2024. Follow us on socials here. Follow Colin Douglas here

    1h 1m

  3. OCT 21

    148: Deportation and Immigration ft. Hannah Gaffey

    In November 2023, Hannah Gaffey on her flight to Kingston, Jamaica witnessed what she believed to be a deportation. After standing with other passengers to stop the plane taking off, the passenger then unknown to her was removed from the flight along with the 6 security personnel that were attempting to restrain him across the back row of a packed flight full of holiday makers. In this episode we'll be talking about the deportation, the hounding from the tabloid media and the key board warriors who sent death threats. We discuss the current rise of the far right following the events of this summer and the way in which immigration has been used as a political tool especially in the last year. TW: sexual violence, rape, death threats. Follow us on socials and keep up to date with us here.

    1h 35m

  4. OCT 14

    147: Archiving Black Life with Rebecca Adams

    This week I'm joined by Rebecca Adams, archivist at the Stuart Hall Archives housed at the University of Birmingham. We talk about the importance of archiving Black life in Britain and how it informs our historical research. The life of the educational psychologist Mollie Hunte and why she remains relatively unknown despite her tremendous contribution to British society. We also talk about access and the way you as members of the public can engage with the archives to conduct your own research. Rebecca: Instagram (@rebeccaadarchivi), Twitter (@rebeccarchivist) Stuart Hall Archives: Instagram (@StuartHallAP), Twitter (@StuartHallAP) Follow us on social media and keep up with what we're up to. The live podcast festival at the Imperial War Museum has been cancelled, contact the IWM if you have any issues of queries with ticket refunds.

    57 min

  5. OCT 7

    146: Pardna ft. Paul Henriques

    Live events: The Imperial War Museum live show, 4pm, 19th October 2024. This week I'm joined by Paul Henriques to speak about the financial savings system Pardna, it's been successfully used all over the world and now it's in app form. Listen in to find out more about how Caribbean people in Britain used pardna to achieve their money savings goals and how it can be used a financial literacy tool today. To find out more about Pardna: Website: https://pardna.com Twitter: https://x.com/pardna Instagram: https://instagram.com/pardnagram/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PardnaHQ/ Keep up with us here. Episodes will be out weekly for the foreseeable future.

    39 min

  6. OCT 1

    145: Jamaican Teachers and the Windrush Scandal

    Live events: The Imperial War Museum live show, 4pm, 19th October 2024. Articles Cited: Amelia Gentleman: 'Home Office forced to release critical report on origins of Windrush scandal' Wawrick Mansel, 'Jamaican teachers at leading UK academy chain paid less than their British colleagues' Prof. Gus John, 'Jamaica needs teachers, yet England poaches them and classrooms lie empty. How can that be right?' Keep up with us here. Episodes will be out weekly for the foreseeable future.

    33 min

  7. SEP 23

    144: Current Reads

    Live events: The Imperial War Museum live show, 4pm, 19th October 2024 Just an episode full of the books I'm currently reading, some Black British History and some not so much. Books mentioned: Blazing Trails: Stories of a Heroic Generation - Gus JohnMulticultural Britain: A People's History - Kieran ConnellThe Caribbean and the Second World War - Colin DouglasBlack Women Always: Conversations on Life, Culture & CreativityThe Treatment - Sarah MoorheadKeep up with us here. Episodes will be out weekly for the foreseeable future.

    33 min

  8. SEP 16

    143: A longer history of the far right

    Live events: The Imperial War Museum live show, 4pm, 19th October 2024. On today’s episode I will be thinking about the far right. I’ll be continuing to think about this idea of 'little change' from last week and into next week. We'll be looking at the longer history of anti-immigrant sentiment in politics and the history of far riot uprisings. Racism Runs Riot by Dr Lambros Fatsis The Windrush story was not a rosy one even before the ship arrived by David Olusoga Keep up with us here. Episodes will be out weekly for the foreseeable future.

    39 min
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The History Hotline is the hottest line for all things Black history and beyond... A space to have honest conversations about Black history and how it impacts the world we live in. We’re here to explore some of the facets of Black history ignored by the mainstream, your teachers and the textbooks.

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  • Creator
    Deanna Lyncook
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Deanna Lyncook 2020
  • Show Website
    The History Hotline

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