From Amazing Sport Stories, this is The Black 14.

In 1969 Wyoming, racism is rife and 14 young black American footballers decide to take a stand. But the repercussions will change their lives forever. BA Parker takes us back to America’s turbulent 1960s to explore the injustice suffered by the “Black 14”.

For the full four-part series, and other incredible tales, search for Amazing Sport Stories wherever you get your BBC podcasts.

Special guests, goodbyes and the news that you still need to know.

In this final episode, De-Graft looks back on some of the podcast’s best guests and biggest stories. We also have a major update from Mary, a medical student from Nigeria who was studying in Ukraine when Russia invaded - and a VERY special guest drops in too.

For the very last time, this is… If You Don’t Know.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah Mclnnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

Social media has been flooded with talk and questions about the Democratic Republic of Congo. So, for those of you wondering what’s going on in the country... What’s the history behind the conflict? And why has it led to calls to boycott tech companies? This is the episode for you.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been home to war and conflict for decades. This year there’s been an increase in violence in the east, with more than 100 armed groups fighting over territory and natural resources.

Anne Soy, the BBC senior Africa correspondent, kicks off the episode by dipping into the history of the long-running conflict. Anneke Van Woudenburg - from RAID, a human rights NGO - also fills us in on the country’s controversial mining industry. And De-Graft is joined by Junior Masandi - he was born in the DRC, but moved to the UK when he was ten-years-old.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah Mclnnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

Despite his death 27 years ago, Tupac Shakur is still making headlines. He’s also widely considered to be one of the most successful rappers of all time. So, why is he so iconic? What was he like as a person, and why has it taken so long to arrest someone for his murder?

De-Graft gets a rare look into Tupac’s life from someone who was close to him, his godfather, Jamal Joseph. Jamal is also the audiobook narrator of the newly released ‘Tupac Shakur: The Authorised Biography’.

And if you don’t know that much about Tupac, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! De-Graft also sits down with culture and music journalist Nicolas-Tyrell Scott, who explains why the rapper was so influential and why a man by the name of Duane Davis has been charged with his murder.

If you have been impacted by any of the issues raised in this podcast, please visit www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah Mclnnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

De-Graft is joined by the brother, sister and close friend of Gboyega Odubanjo for a special episode to remember his life. The award-winning poet was sadly found dead after going missing at a music festival in Northamptonshire. He was due to perform at Shambala in August.

Rose and Yomi Odubanjo and Tice Cin share their favourite moments and memories of Gboyega and look back on his life, achievements and legacy.

Feel free to get in touch and let us know what you think of the pod or what you want to hear on it. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

If you've been affected by family bereavement or any of the issues in this episode, check out www.bbc.co.uk/actionline for advice and support.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah Mclnnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

We’re celebrating Black History Month with a special collaboration with the one and only George the Poet!

De-Graft and George join forces for a bit of black history, a competitive quiz and some unapologetic realness. From rapping to poetry, rejecting MBEs and the tokenism of Black History Month… we get into all of this and more. You won’t want to miss this one!

Presenters: De-Graft Mensah and George the Poet

Producer: Kamilah Mclnnis

Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill

Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

In July 2020, Nicole Thea - a popular content creator and YouTuber - died, along with her unborn son, Reign, who she was eight months pregnant with. Her husband Global Boga joins us to share how he’s been coping three years on, and to tell us about the Nicole Thea Foundation.

After Nicole died, her inquest found she had an underlying heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It’s also known as HCM… but, what is it? And how do you find out if you’ve got it? Doctor Khadija Owusu pays the pod a visit to tell us about the condition and also how we can all better look after ourselves.

For this special episode, De-Graft is joined by guest co-host Jonelle Awomoyi. You might recognise her as a BBC News Tik Tok presenter and co-host of the Reliable Sauce podcast!

De-Graft mentioned at the start of this episode that we wanted to hear from you. Please get in touch and let us know what you think of the pod or what you want to hear on it. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it. Presenters: De-Graft Mensah and Jonelle Awomoyi Producer: Kamilah Mclnnis Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

It’s our first episode back after our summer break, so we’re kicking off with some BBC News royalty. Following the release of his brand new memoir, presenter Clive Myrie joins De-Graft for a chat and some exciting revelations…

And it was around this time last year that our social media feeds were flooded with some of our favourite creatives donning flamboyant garms at the GUAP Gala. But what actually is the event? Who started it and why? And most importantly, how can you get invited? The founders of GUAP, Ibrahim Kamara and Jide Adetunji are in the building to spill the tea on all things GUAP.

We say this every episode, but we want to hear from you and we mean it! Drop us a line, say hello, or even let us know what you want to hear on the pod. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah Mclnnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

Drill music… it’s topping the charts, on the radio and stuck in our heads. But despite its popularity, it remains a controversial genre. BBC Three has just released a documentary, which looks at the police’s response to Drill music. De-Graft sits down with Rianna Gayle, one of the documentary’s producers, as well as Kingsley Okyere - co-founder of Mixtape Madness - to discuss Drill, which is now even being played in courts. Next, we’re heading to Jamaica, which is currently the only country with our King as head of state where you need to apply for a visiting visa to holiday in the UK. Our very own, Kamilah McInnis, investigates how the policy is affecting Jamaican people trying to visit their loved ones in the UK.

And, you may have heard of Amani Simpson, the award-winning youth coach, speaker and filmmaker. He’s got a new film out called Save Me. Amani also shares his story with De-Graft of being stabbed seven times, and how this inspired him to help others.

We want to hear from you! Drop us a line, say hello, or even let us know what you want to hear on the pod. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah Mclnnis Researchers: Paige Neal-Holder and Emoefeoghene Akpofure Imoyin-Omene Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

We’re celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Windrush’s arrival with a special episode and some very special guests!

Kicking off with music, 1Xtra Talks host Richie Brave - who is of Guyanese heritage - takes De-Graft on a timeline tour which explains how influential sounds from the Caribbean helped create modern music genres such as jungle, grime and drill.

Did you know that the words barbeque, hurricane and peng came from the Caribbean? You might have guessed that last one… but some common words became a part of our vocabulary via the Windrush generation. De-Graft gets into this with Kia Fullerton a journalist and producer, whose family is from Grenada and St Vincent. Kia curated an exhibition at the Museum of London on the history of Caribbean languages. And Team GB’s relay queen, Asha Philip - whose family is from Antigua and Jamaica - also drops in. De-Graft and Asha share stories, laughs and look back on the Windrush generation and their descendants undeniable contribution to UK sport.

We want to hear from you! Message us with a hello, drop us a line and let us know what you want to hear on the podcast. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder and Danielle Okine Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Editor: Sam Bonham

De-Graft’s got some company and is joined by new podcasting friend Buzzfeed’s Seasoned Sessions producer and presenter, Ada Enechi, who’s here to add a little spice to this week’s episode!

Love Island has been accused, by fans, of not conducting contestant background checks. This year’s winter winner, Kai Fagan, drops in and reveals what the process is like and what life’s like when you leave the villa. Love Island say they execute extensive background checks in advance of Islanders entering the show.

Is online pranking going too far? There’s been lots of conversations about this following the TikTok prankster Mizzy’s run-ins with the law. De-Graft explains the timeline of events that led to his most recent arrest, and Ada gives her honest opinion.

And a TikTok filter to help you part your hair for braiding is going viral. As someone who struggles to braid her own hair, Ada is loving it and explains how it works.

We want to hear from you! Drop us a line, say hello, and let us know what you want to hear on the podcast. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenters: De-Graft Mensah and Ada Enechi Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder and Danielle Okine Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Editor: Sam Bonham

Liv Little joins De-Graft and talks about her journey and transition from gal-dem founder to author. Her debut novel, Rosewater, has just been released. It’s a love story about all kinds of love.

There was a fuss online and in the media after it was announced that new play Tambo & Bones would hold a performance specifically for black audiences “free from the white gaze”. We’re joined by the show’s director, Matthew Xia, who tells De-Graft about the importance of creating safe spaces for black people.

And Jords is in the building! As well as co-founding a free school uniform initiative for kids on free school meals, he’s just dropped his long-awaited debut album, Dirt In The Diamond.

What do you want to hear on the podcast? Message us with a hello, drop us a line and let us know. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder and Danielle Okine Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Editor: Alison Gee

Musician Masego pays us a visit as he gets ready to headline the Cross The Tracks Festival in Brixton. He spills the tea on what it was like growing up with two pastor parents, how he learned to play so many instruments (spoiler alert: he plays at least FIVE) and what the future has in store for him.

Also, we hear from one of you guys who messaged us about awareness of multiple sclerosis in the black community. Natalie Busari explains what life’s been like for her since she was diagnosed with MS, including being disowned by some of her relatives.

And you might have seen a video on your social media feeds about autism in black children in the UK. Neurodivergent consultant Lauren-Rochelle Fernandez rolls through to help us bust some myths and share the facts. We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know what you want to hear on the pod. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it. Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Paige Neal-Holder and Dave O’Neill Editor: Alison Gee

We’re talking about one thing today… Netflix’s new docudrama series on Queen Cleopatra, which has a black mixed actor, Adele James, playing the lead role. Adele joins De-Graft to talk about the joys of playing the part, but also the backlash and racism she’s received. In Egypt, there’s been upset and accusations that her casting aims to "erase the Egyptian identity".

So, who was Queen Cleopatra and what was her heritage? Historian Joyce Dunbar also drops in and shares the facts.

We want to hear from our listeners… Drop us a line, say hello, or even let us know what you want to hear on the pod. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Editor: Alison Gee

You’ve probably heard about Sudan in the news recently because of the fighting that’s broken out in the country’s capital, Khartoum. BBC journalist Beverly Ochieng, who is in nearby Kenya, breaks down what’s going on and why.

Also, the former professional basketball player and Love Islander Ovie Soko joins us live and in the flesh to talk about the sport, which has been getting more popular among us Brits. Ovie explains why he went on Love Island and reveals what he’s up to now that he has retired.

And earlier this year, University of Manchester students walked out of a seminar, claiming the French department had a culture of institutional racism and white supremacy. Having met the students, De-Graft and his producer Kamilah explain the events that led to their walk out and how the University has responded.

We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know what you want to hear on the pod. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Editor: Alison Gee

Everyone’s talking about Rye Lane, the popular black British romcom currently in cinemas. So naturally, we are too. Nathan Bryon – one of the co-writers - drops in and reveals why he wrote the film which highlights male vulnerability, black love and joy.

And rapper Avelino pays the pod a visit to share his positive outlook on life, laughs with De-Graft, and chats about his upcoming debut album God Save the Streets.

We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know what you want to hear on the pod, even it’s just to say hello… Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Mike Regaard Editor: Alison Gee

Lenny Henry and his podcasting partner Marcus Ryder drop in for a chat about Saturday Soup and how comedy has helped them get through some tough times.

Over in the US, more than 75 lawsuits have been filed against companies that make hair relaxers, alleging they’ve caused serious health problems. So our very own Kamilah McInnis jumps behind the mic to explain what it’s all about. De-Graft also gets into this with Jamelia Donaldson, the founder of Treasure Tress, a natural hair products company.

And musician Hak Baker is live, in the building and buzzing about his brand new track - Windrush Baby! Hak and De-Graft share personal stories, lots of laughs and some home truths too.

We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know what you want to hear on the pod. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Editor: Alison Gee

After his first week on the job, Cambridge University’s youngest black professor, Jason Arday, drops in for a chat with De-Graft. Jason couldn’t speak until he was 11 or read and write until he was 18 due to having global development delay and being autistic. Now he’s 37, has a lot to say, and is achieving his dreams.

Also, you might have heard a lot about the BBC, Gary Lineker’s tweet and migration. But, what are the government’s proposed laws on tackling illegal migration and why are some people, like Gary Lineker, criticising it? De-Graft breaks this down with the help of the Ione Wells, the BBC’s political correspondent.

And rapper Che Lingo is in the building! Che is signed to Idris Elba’s label and his music has featured in Top Boy. De-Graft and Che share some laughs whilst discussing his upcoming album which addresses some tough topics.

What do you want to hear on the pod? Drop us a line and let us know. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producers: Kamilah McInnis and Mora Morrison Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Editor: Alison Gee

It’s a year since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, so we catch up with Mary – a student from Nigeria who was studying medicine in Ukraine when war broke out. De-Graft also speaks to BBC Africa reporter, Soraya Ali, who explains what’s happened to thousands of other African students who fled Ukraine. And Korrine Sky, a British-Zimbabwean who was studying medicine in Ukraine, also drops in. She’s been campaigning for support and access to university places for students whose lives were uprooted.

This episode drops on World Book Day, a worldwide celebration of books and reading. But, for some people grabbing a book to read isn’t a simple thing to do. De-Graft gets into this with Sofia Akel, who started the Free Books Campaign. It’s a non-profit company that gets books by authors of colour to those who cannot afford them, for free!

And Soweto Kinch - the multi-award-winning saxophonist, composer, poet, MC and producer – is in the building! He spills the tea on his latest album, White Juju, which is a collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Drop us a line and let us know what you want to hear on the podcast, even if it’s just to say hello. Our WhatsApp number is +44 0330 123 9480. Remember to start your message with IYDK, to make sure we see it.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Paige Neal-Holder Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Editor: Alison Gee

It’s National Storytelling Week, so new author Taylor-Dior Rumble drops in to share a reading from her first novel, The Situationship. It’s being published by Stormzy’s Merky Books in the summer and is about something many of us will be familiar with.

De-Graft also catches up with Joy Battick, who now has two life-sized bronze statues of herself at Brixton Railway Station. Her first statue, installed in 1986, is thought to be one of the first public sculptures of a black British person in England.

And De-Graft talks to Chelsea Bailey - a BBC journalist who’s in Memphis, in the US - about Tyre Nichols. He died three days after he was beaten by police following a traffic stop. Video footage from police bodycams have been released and shared online. They are graphic, so De-Graft gets tips from Seyi Akiwowo - the CEO of Glitch - on controlling what you see online and digital self-care.

Presenter: De-Graft Mensah Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researchers: Paige Neal-Holder and Star McFarlane Sound: Kamilah McInnis and Dave O’Neill Editor: Alison Gee