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The Big Up

This is The Big Up! A unique and original Heritage Project developed by The Big House.

The Big Up! unearths overlooked stories of Global Majority individuals who have have played a significant part in shaping Britain’s history. This project amplifies inspiring stories that deserve recognition and gives young people the chance to see themselves represented. The Big Up! is here to bring colour to the pages of our history. Our first episode follows Ras Seymour. Watch below and tag @thebighouse to tell us what you think!

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The Book Liberator delves into the life of Ras Seymour McLean. Renowned as an activist, he tirelessly campaigned for the recognition of land given by Emperor Haile Selassie to Jamaican Rastafari seeking to return to their spiritual home in Shashemane. McLean’s advocacy extended to attending public events where he pleaded for assistance to neglected Rastafarians in Shashemane.

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Narrator Andrew Brown Ras Seymour Mclean Aliaano El Ali Police Officer 1 Zarif Hussain Police Officer 2 Kniekie Miller Judge Chris Baruani Contributor Dee Miller Director Maggie Norris Writer David Watson Animator & Editor Titash Sen Composer Jammz Producers Chris Neels & Dee Miller Assistant Producer Daniel Blake Researcher Dee Miller Sound Engineer Michael Palmer

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With thanks to

The British Library, Getty Images (Black Culture Collection), Black Culture Archives, Sheffield University (National Fairground and Circus Archive), Kensington and Chelsea Council Archive, Westminster Council Archive, Haringey Council Archive, London Metropolitan University and Museum of London.

The Big Up

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The Big Up

This is The Big Up! A unique and original Heritage Project developed by The Big House.

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