Barbara Blake Hannah

Barbara Blake Hannah is a Jamaican-British journalist, author, and filmmaker who was the first Black television reporter in the United Kingdom, working for Thames Television in the late 1960s. She is a pioneering figure in British media history. Growing Out is a memoir and cultural reflection that explores Blake Hannah's extraordinary life — from her groundbreaking career in British television, through the racism that drove her from the industry, to her return to Jamaica and her journey through Rastafari faith. The book is both a personal story and a broader meditation on race, identity, and belonging. The audiobook and book versions offer listeners and readers an important, historically significant memoir. Blake Hannah's work appeals to anyone interested in Black British history, media history, and the stories of the pioneers who opened doors that are still being walked through today.