Calling Una Marson
Sarpong, June2025
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Una Marson was a true trailblazer: she made history by becoming the first Black female broadcaster at the BBC and paved the way for Black women and the amplification of Black voices in the media. Despite all this, though, her story has been all but forgotten by history. A journalist, poet, playwright, broadcaster and activist, Una Marson played a pivotal role in bringing Caribbean culture to audiences in the UK, smashing glass ceilings and fighting against the racism and misogyny she faced. Marson was a fierce political activist throughout her life, and in this rigorously researched and deeply personal biography, the life and achievements of this extraordinary, complex and multifaceted person will be told in full for the first time.
Main title:
Calling Una Marson / June Sarpong and Jennifer Obidike.
Author:
Sarpong, JuneObidike, Jennifer, author
Imprint:
London : Akan Books, 2025.
Collation:
312 pages ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780008603885 (hbk)
Dewey class:
791.45028092B.MAR920.MARS920 MAR
LC class:
PN5123.M3
Local class:
791.45092
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
4060485