Olivette Otele
Professor of the History of Slavery at Bristol University, Vice President of the Royal Historical Society, and Chair of Bristol's Race Equality Commission. Author of the book "African Europeans."
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Oct 22, 2021 • 53min
The Untold Story of African Europeans, with Olivette Otele
Olivette Otele, a prominent historian and author, sheds light on the overlooked history of Africans in Europe, tracing their presence back centuries. She discusses the lives of historical figures like Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, and the impacts of colonialism on identity. Otele emphasizes the importance of reclaiming Black narratives and the challenges of recognizing women's contributions. The conversation also tackles the legacy of racism, the Colston statue controversy, and the importance of understanding this history for future movements like Black Lives Matter.
Mar 19, 2021 • 52min
Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Olivette Otele and comedian Sophie Duker in 18th century France to meet the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Born the son of a slave and a white plantation owner, he lived a remarkable life in France, becoming a master fencer, violin virtuoso, composer, confident of Marie Antoinette and a revolutionary. He is regarded as one of the most significant composers of the 18th century and Mozart is widely regarded to have had major beef with him. So why is his story mostly unknown?Produced by Cornelius Mendez
Script by Greg Jenner and Emma Nagouse
Research by Lloyd RobertsA production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.
