Una Marson
(1905-1965)

woman, poet, playwright, campaigner for equality, and 1st black woman programme maker at the BBC

Died aged c. 60

Una Maud Victoria Marson (5 February 1905 – 6 May 1965) was a Jamaican feminist, activist and writer, producing poems, plays and programmes for the BBC. Marson travelled to London in 1932 and worked for the BBC during World War II.

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Una Marson 1905 to 1965 Poet, playwright, campaigner for equality, first black woman programme maker at the BBC

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