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The First Black Brummies

Sue Brown looks at what life was like in the post-war years for Birmingham's Caribbean community. The poet, whose parents came to Britain in the 1950s from Jamaica, meets people who remember and experienced the hostile environment that faced many of the early immigrants. She also explores her home city to discover the cultural significance of local black churches, music and the rise of Rastafarianism, and meets singer Jimmy Cliff to discuss his hit song Many Rivers to Cross.

English
  • Originally Aired February 19, 2019
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y
  • Network BBC One
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