# Olivette Otele

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EP. 94 - Book Reviews: 'The Stolen Wealth of Slavery' & 'African Europeans'

This week, we talk about "The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations" by David Montero and African Europeans: An Untold Story by Olivette Otele. Stay Prickly~

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George (1745-1799)

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of the 18th century composer Joseph Bologne Donald Macleod explores the life and work of a musician also remarkable for his sporting prowess. Joseph Bologne’s story throws a light on the political turbulence affecting France in the 18th century, and on the …

Patrick Vernon: The Afrofuturist

Hope you enjoyed last week's episode "What Is Prison For?" with Chris Akers from 286 Project. This week I'm interviewing Afrofuturist Patrick Vernon who runs his own social enterprise promoting the history of diverse communities, as founder of Every Generation and the "100 Great Black Britons" camp…

Professor Olivette Otele FRHistS FLSW

Pawlet Brookes talks with Olivette Otele as they discuss her work in History and memory studies. She is the first Black woman to be appointed to a professorial chair in History in the UK. Listen as Otele shares the influence of her grandmother on her life and some of the life lessons she has learnt…

6 - Paris

On the last leg of the Afropean Podcast's journey, Johny arrives in the city of romance, Paris France, home to Europe's largest Black population outside of London. He links up with neo-soul legends Hélène and Célia Foussart (Les Nubians) to talk about Black empowerment through music, follows the ro…

Alexandre Dumas: author of The Three Musketeers

Greg Jenner is joined in nineteenth-century France by historian Professor Olivette Otele and comedian Celya AB to learn about acclaimed novelist Alexandre Dumas. Alexandre was born to an innkeeper’s daughter and a legendary Black general who fought for Napoleon. After his father’s death the family …

Alexandre Dumas (Radio Edit)

Greg Jenner is joined in 19th-century France by historian Professor Olivette Otele and comedian Celya AB to learn about acclaimed novelist Alexandre Dumas. Alexandre was born to an innkeeper’s daughter and a legendary Black general who fought for Napoleon. After his father’s death the family grew u…

French slavery law repealed: 'Now we can start talking about reparations,' historian says

Now that France has finally repealed the so-called Code Noir or Black Code, experts are urging the country to also consider the issue of reparations. The Code Noir was the law that effectively regulated slavery by making people like property, notably in the French colonies – enabling people to be w…

Who were the Black Tudors?

What were Black people doing in Tudor England? Playing music, deep-sea diving, exploring, getting married, testifying in court cases, and so much more. Miranda Kauffman shared her research in her 2017 book Black Tudors and joins us on the podcast to explain what you may not know about Black Tudor h…