Barbara Blake-Hannah
JamaicajournalistFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Barbara Blake-Hannah is a pioneering Jamaican-British journalist and filmmaker known for her groundbreaking work in media during the 1970s. She was the first Black woman to appear on British television and has been a strong advocate for diversity and representation in the media.
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Barbara Blake-Hannah is a journalist, author, filmmaker, and cultural liaison, and the mother of Makonnen Blake-Hannah.
Stephen Marley happy to be ‘Winning’ | EntertainmentThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-09-12
Jamaica· 2026-09-12
Barbara Blake-Hannah was one of the pioneers who broke racial barriers in British television.
‘Life has nice surprises’ | EntertainmentThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-08-10
Jamaica· 2026-08-10
Barbara Blake-Hannah is the UK’s first Black female TV reporter.
‘Hidden Histories’ shines light on Caribbean women | EntertainmentThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-05-05
Jamaica· 2025-05-05
Barbara Blake-Hannah is a pioneering journalist included in Nova Reid's podcast.
Johnny Vaughan’s banter is unbeatable: best podcasts of the week | Television & radioThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-03-17
United Kingdom· 2025-03-17
