This year’s Black History Month theme is 'Reclaiming Narratives.' It's a powerful movement towards recognizing and correcting the stories of Black history and culture. #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/sectio…

Troops of the 1st Battalion, Caribbean Regiment prepare to return from Egypt to the West Indies in 1945. Image: IWM (E 31198)

2) On 19 October we'll be at Imperial War Museums Podcast Live Festival for a special episode of Deanna's History Hotline podcast, where Deanna will be in conversation with LW author Colin Douglas about his important book, The Caribbean and the Second World War: bit.ly/4gPleMA

Looking forward to chatting with Colin Douglas at Imperial War Museums podcast festival later this month. We’ll be talking about his book The Caribbean and the Second World War and the longer history of the relationship between British armed forces and the Caribbean’s contribution.

The theme for this year's Black History Month is 'reclaiming narratives'. The Caribbean role in WW2 shows why this is important. See my article in London Review of Books and my book 'The Caribbean and the Second World War' published by Lawrence Wishart Books - #BHM #WW2 …ea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

I'm looking forward to speaking about the role of West Indian women in the Second World War at this online Windrush Foundation event on 3 November. Lawrence Wishart Books #Windrush #WindrushGeneration #BlackHistory …ea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

‘In recent decades, as the contribution of West Indian personnel became more widely acknowledged, particularly in the RAF, the Caribbean’s wider role in the war remained massively understated.’ Colin Douglas on the blog: lrb.co.uk/blog/2024/octo…

‘This is a common trait in history, particularly in Black history. The lies of yesterday shape the realities of today, which in turn contribute to the outcomes of tomorrow.’ Colin Douglas on the blog: lrb.co.uk/blog/2024/octo…

PC Martyn Blake (Metropolitan Police) found not guilty of the murder of Chris Kaba. A guilty verdict for a police officer accused of murder after shooting/using force is very rare. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Really pleased to have been interviewed by @deannalyncook for her The History Hotline podcast. We discussed my book The Caribbean and the Second World War published by Lawrence Wishart Books. Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/3SZRke… and also check other fascinating episodes of her podcast.

Come along to Royal Museums Greenwich for Remembrance events on Sunday 17 November. Range of activities in memory of those who served. Including me speaking about my book 'The Caribbean and the Second World War' published by Lawrence Wishart Books #RemembranceDay, #LestWeForget, #RemembranceSunday

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Come along to Queen's House at Royal Museums Greenwich for day of talks and performances for 'Remembrance: A Call to Mind', this Sunday (17 November) from 12.00 to 4pm. Entrance is free. rmg.co.uk/whats-on/queen…

I’ll be speaking at the Windrush flag raising event at Luton town hall this Saturday 21 June. If you’re in the area, come and join us. Programme of activities runs from 3pm until 7pm. eventbrite.com/e/lutons-6th-a…

Come along on Saturday 21 June to the Windrush flag raising at Luton town hall. I’ll be talking about contribution of #WindrushGeneration and my book The Caribbean and the Second World War published by Lawrence Wishart Books. #Windrush #EmpireWindrush Black History Month 2025 eventbrite.com/e/lutons-6th-a…

Will be talking next month about the Caribbean and the Second World War and the many Camden links. Join me at this Camden Council library event if you’re free. Black History Month 2025 Lawrence Wishart Books

The Race Relations Act of 1965 was introduced 60 years ago. Laws alone can’t end racism, but the government recognised legislation had a role to play. Read my blog in London Review of Books. lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/nove… London Review of Books Lawrence Wishart Books