How This Jamaican Woman Became TV’s First Black Face #MediaHistory #Culture
Discover the inspiring story of Barbara Makeda Blake-Hannah, a pioneering Jamaican journalist, filmmaker, politician, and cultural advocate. From breaking barriers as one of the first Black on-camera reporters in British television to becoming the first Rastafarian senator in Jamaica, Barbara’s life is a journey of courage, creativity, and activism. Learn about her work promoting Rastafari culture, her contributions to Jamaican cinema including The Harder They Come, her books on Black pride and Rastafari, and her ongoing advocacy for reparations and racial justice. Perfect for anyone interested in history, culture, media, and trailblazing women.
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