Black History Month on BBC 1Xtra

Throughout the month of October BBC 1Xtra will be celebrating the achievements, events, and black music icons that have contributed to this history over the last 5 decades. Each week we will be looking at a different decade focussing on the music, the politics and the drama that define that period in time.

Hear Part two of 1Xtra's Black History Month

BBC 1Xtra - Black History

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What happened in the 1970s:

• The Jackson 5 sign with Motown and release "I Want You Back", reaching no 2 in the UK Charts.
  
  
• Trevor McDonald joins ITN as a reporter from the BBC World Service and becomes Britain's first black TV news reporter.
  
  
• Steve Biko, the leader of the South Africa's black consciousness movement, dies in police custody. His death causes outrage and his funeral is attended by more than 15,000 mourners.
  
  
• Viv Anderson becomes the first black footballer to play for England in an international tournament. He also plays for clubs including, Arsenal, Manchester United before becoming assistant manager at Middlesbrough.
  
  
• In 1979 the first Nike Air trainers and Sony Walkmans become available in stores. Other must have accessories include Kangol Hats, nameplate belt buckles, Adidas shell top trainers and hooded sweatshirts.

Learn about the 1960s

Learn about the 1980s

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