Stories to be tolled

In this episode Tracy put's her 'poetic narrative' hat on with a celebration to mark February's Canadian Heritage Month.  Africville was a small community of African Nova Scotians who first came from New York to settle in Nova Scotia, Canada from 1783 onwards. infamy and controversy became associated with the site after World War 2 when it became the target for undesirable facilities to be establi...

With the news that some of today's public figures are returning their Honours Medals, Tracy shares her thoughts and understanding about how the UK's Honours system became   colonialized and how unpicking the issues will take more than just eradicating a title, a few words or mottos while avoiding erasing some of history's most important lessons. Through her podcasts, Tracy DW promotes a global app...

'Will history remember me for the newspaper headlines or for who I really am?' (Prince Harry Duke of Sussex) In this episode, Tracy shares her own reflections from her experience of reading the Duke of Sussex's autobiography 'Spare.' Tracy evaluates the book as a historical source and explores how the book presents a valuable and fascinating insight into one of the world's oldest institutions but...

As Britain enters into a period of recession Tracy shares her own understanding and some of her reflections on how conservative party ideals have influenced attitudes toward Britain's empire and through party politics, shaped Britain's international and domestic policies in relation to it. Tracy also asks to what extent has the cause and effect of past events and decision making determined and def...

We're kicking off 2023 with an episode dedicated to you, our listeners, readers and co-learners. Presenting to you the top 5 episodes that you chose as your 'Season's Best' for 2022. Don't be a stranger! Get in touch and email me at info@storiestobetolled.com alternatively you can leave an audio message at https://www.speakpipe.com/storiestobetolled All my stories are available at https://wwww.sto...

In this special seasonal episode I'd like to thank you all for your continued support throughout 2022 and take a look back over season 2, sharing with you, my listeners and co-learners, clips from the episodes that I feel have marked some key international, national and personal events over the previous 12 months. As a Nominee for Authoress of the year 2022 for 'Aspiring Authors Magazine' you can...

'Whether you are African or belong to the African Diaspora and have African Heritage, should you be able to face questions such as 'where are you really from?' and answer in ways that tell your 'story' in order to turn the conversation around? ' (Tracy DW) In this episode Tracy shares her reflections about the conversation between Ngozi Fulani and Lady Hussey that has caused so much  controversy a...

In this episode, Tracy shares her reflections about her visit to the exhibition of globes, organised and inspired by 'The World Reimagined' Charity. As she is inspired by the range of artistic interpretations of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Tracy asks questions about how the exhibition and discovery trails have helped to further promote the experiences of the African and Caribbean society as par...

In this podcast episode Tracy reflects on the political events in the UK that have taken place over the last 6 months. The UK has entered into a period of constant change of leadership and government bringing with it diversity in terms of gender, race and ethnicity. Tracy uses this time as an opportunity to learn more about  the origins of one of the world's oldest Parliaments and how it used legi...

Tracy DW continues her celebration of Black History Month in the UK with a dip in 'the pond' and travelling across to the US with a continuation of her conversation with Angela Thomas Smith founder of 'Aspiring Authors' and the 'African American  Author Literacy Awareness Campaign.' Tracy is a participant in Angela's '122 Authors from around the World' campaign for 2033 and looks forward to workin...

In this episode Tracy DW celebrates Black History Month 2022 in conversation with Angela Tomas Smith, Founder of American publishing entity 'Aspiring Authors' and the 'African American Author Literacy Awareness Campaign.'  Angela loves to promote writers and authors from diverse backgrounds from around the world and Tracy is one of '122 authors' being promoted through her initiative in 2022. Eaves...

In this podcast episode (the last of the current season) Tracy DW shares her experience of her visit to Westminster Hall to view Queen Elizabeth 2nd lying in state. Through this she explores her own perspective about how the monarch's demise has wider implications for Britain's profile and influence across the globe. 'History is...a matter of fact or perspective?' School Leader and author of the '...

In this episode Tracy DW attempts to capture the mood of the time in the event of the death of Queen Elizabeth 2nd and the ascension of King Charles 3rd to the British Throne. Tracy contemplates the in-tray of issues that await the new monarch: healing family rifts, re-branding the monarchy and a declining Commonwealth and how he will find a balance between following in his mother's footsteps and...

'Fact is limiting...perspective is everything' (Tracy DW) Welcome to this episode where Tracy DW shares her reflections about what she has learnt through the process of planning her 'Lets Go for a Walk' learning program. She promotes discussion about how educational practitioners can best exploit resources and real life experiences in order to achieve more diverse content in history lessons and du...

Tracy DW continues to celebrate the 50th episode of her podcast series with this the second part of a learning unit for the Hackney Diverse Curriculum. I you're an educational practitioner or just have an interest in history and education, feel free to comment below and share approaches that you have used to promote a more diverse curriculum in your educational setting. Feel free to contact with m...

Hi everyone! I can't believe that I've reached the milestone of 50 episodes!! I cannot thank you, my listeners and followers enough for all your support since the podcast launched in October 2020. This episode and (the second part episode that follows) consists of a unit of learning for 10-11year olds that I have developed for the Education Authority that I work for. While it is still pending appr...

'... our conversation took on a different direction when Hannah raised the issue regarding the criticism and divided opinion about the significance of the Commonwealth Games and its link to colonialism, Empire, slavery and the concept of satellite territories revolving around a 'mother state.' There has always been this discussion in regards to whether or not the concept of the 'friendly' games is...

In this episode Tracy 'sets the record straight' through sharing her thoughts about her work on 'Stories to be tolled' over the past two years and evaluates her journey so far with the project. 'I want to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt 'thank you' to all of you who have purchased my poetic narratives, visited the learning platform at https://storiestobetolled.com  and new listeners as we...

'On the 30th June 2020. Juliana Lumumba wrote a letter directly to Phillippe King of the Belgians with a special request: That the remains of her father be repatriated to his homeland so that he would no longer be, in her words 'a hero without a grave.' Inspired by recent events to mark the Independence Day celebration of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tracy DW dedicates this podcast episod...

In this podcast episode Tracy DW continues on her learning journey. Inspired by events of the war in Ukraine she widens the narrative to share her thoughts and perspective on another 'uncomfortable truth' – the participation of children in the military. Today's episode is brought to you by HelloFresh! Click on the link to get 50% off your first box then 35% of your next THREE boxes! https://hellof...

In this second episode of a two-part series, Tracy DW continues her learning journey in the direction of events relating to Queen Elizabeth 2nd and the celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. Tracy does this by stepping back in time to reflect on the world in 1952 and shares her perspective about the power and impact of the 'other monarchy' that had begun in parallel to that of the young princess's. ...

In this episode Tracy DW takes her learning journey in the direction of events relating to Queen Elizabeth 2nd and the celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. Tracy does this by stepping back in time to reflect on the world in 1952 and presents the two Empires that the then 26 year old Princess inherited upon her ascendance to the throne.  Today's episode is brought to you by HelloFresh! Click on the...

The war in Ukraine continues to provide Tracy with opportunities to explore the current crisis and draw parallels with the British Empire. Finding parallels and 'connecting the dots' are continuing to help Tracy build on her own learning journey about Britain's colonial past. This time, Tracy is inspired by the Kingdom of Ashanti, using it to build a perspective of how nations often rise, fall and...

The war in Ukraine continues to provide Tracy with opportunities to explore the current crisis and draw parallels with Britain's colonial past and this is continuing to help Tracy build on her own learning journey. This time, Tracy is inspired by the stories from soldiers who are participating in the current crisis and builds a perspective which presents a contrast and paradox to how other partici...

Over the last few episodes of 'Stories to be tolled - the podcast series' Tracy DW has taken time to reflect on the war in Ukraine, exploring the current crisis through making parallels with key events of the past. In this episode, Tracy takes you back to her regular format to focus on 'Zimbabwe Independence Day' coming up in the month of April and shares some of her perspectives about the country...