BLAM is providing Free African and Afro- Caribbean History worksheets on a weekly basis to Parents in the UK.

We have also launched a weekly Black History podcast, listen below.

Please email florenceblam20@gmail.com

for access to the weekly programme. We have worksheets for children aged 6-16 years old.

African Oral traditions and the evolution of Rap – BLAM UK ( Black History Bites)

Have you heard of the Griots? Listen to find more about the history of oral traditions in Africa and how it has influenced modern rap

1. African Oral traditions and the evolution of Rap 04:28
2. The Haitian Revolution 08:02
3. African Contemporary Art 05:22
4. Social Structures and Caste Systems in Ancient Africa 07:31
5. Garifuna Dugu Ceremonies: Funeral Traditions in the Diaspora 04:12

The Grounded Project is funded by the National Lottery- Community fund.