Welcome to the first part of Tracy's interview with fellow Author and  Podcaster Makonnen Sankofa. Makonnen is the host of 'The Black Books Show Podcast Interviews' and author of a range of books inspired by his travels across Africa. Makonnen also hosts 'The Black Books Show Virtual Book Tour' every month which is recorded in front of a live global audience on ZOOM and then published on You Tube every month. He is also a regular DJ and host on Luton Urban Radio and Galaxy Radio Stations.  This is the first episode in this interview series where Tracy introduces her co-listeners and co-learners to her 'beginnings' and also introduces new co-listeners and co-learners to the heart of the 'stories to be tolled movement - the stories. History is...a matter of fact or perspective? School Leader and author of the 'Stories to be tolled' poetic narratives, Tracy DW attempts to explore this question through her podcast series about the British Empire and Britain’s colonial past. By inviting you to share her learning journey, Tracy advocates a more global approach to understanding history. Presenting learning about the topic in a way that is thought provoking, imaginative and engaging. If you enjoy these podcasts then visit us for more information and read our latest monthly newsletter.  You can also opt in to our mailing list to receive free samples of each of our first four story titles and enter the draw for a chance to win one of our monthly promotional giveaways