The article discusses the historical drama series A Thousand Blows, focusing on Hezekiah Moscow, a Jamaican who transitions from lion tamer to boxer in 19th-century London. David Olusoga, an executive producer, highlights the challenges of documenting Black history from that time. The article also covers current events, including Caribbean leaders advocating for reparations and the efforts of the Black Appalachian Coalition to address racism and improve community health. It further reports on the struggle to preserve Afro-Ecuadorian culture and the aftermath of a devastating fire in Ghana's Kantamanto market.
The challenge of recovering the history of Black life in 19th-century London is significant, as exemplified by the nuanced portrayal of Hezekiah Moscow in A Thousand Blows.
Caribbean leaders are advocating for reparations as a matter of justice, emphasizing the need to address the historical injustices of slavery and their lasting impacts.
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