My Dad Mr Brixton
By Claudette Parry Laws
Claudette is investigating the life and death of her father Courtney Laws, who was a leading member of Britain's black community and a pioneer of the Windrush Generation and yet, his story remains untold. This is a curious case of a missing legacy, offering a different perspective on modern Black British history and raising questions no daughter should have to ask.
Latest episode
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Bitter Herbs
Claudette finally uncovers what led to the early demise of her dad, Mr Brixton and the closure of the BNCA as her investigation unfolds, indicating the intention and efforts to destroy a black organisation and its founder during an era in Brixton do… -
The Frontline
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Black Power Part 2
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Thank you Jamaica in Courtneys Words
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Black Power - Part 1
Claudette reveals Courtney's voice for the first time and continues to investigate the significance of his work for the Windrush Generation during the 1970s. In the wake of the birth of the Black Power movement she uncovers more about the evoluti… -
Courtney's Speech - In Loving Memory.
26 years ago today my father Courtney Laws OD, OBE died. In his memory I am reading the speech he wrote to accept the prestigious Order of Distinction from Jamaica, one of his proudest moments .Rest in Power Dad xThank you for listening.My Dad Mr B… -
Birth of a Leader
Claudette investigates how her dad Courtney Laws, takes on the challenges faced by Brixton's growing black community in the 1960s and she tries to understand how after just five years in Britain, he begins to emerge as a leading figure of the Windru… -
Culture Shock
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A Tale of Two Islands
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Death of a Leader Part 2
