Headscarves and Good Yarns

The execution of Marcellus Williams, Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels, sparked outrage across the world. Yet another black life unjustly served by the justice system. Talks around unconcious bias came up and in this episode Amal unpacks unconsious bias. What it is, how it links to systemic racism, and how we should be talking about unconscious bias in 2024 that will lead to change. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Third spaces are important for communities to thrive. Amal unpacks why third spaces are important for belonging, identity, wellbeing, and social cohesion. Amal also unpacks why all the above is important ingredient for better friends and allies. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

New Ways of Thinking about Whiteness and Anti-racism - The way we think about race, whiteness, blackness and anti-racism has changed a lot since 2020. In this episode, Amal unpacks some things to be aware of when it comes to anti-racism and whiteness to keep up with the changing landscape of this kaupapa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Intersectionality has become a big mainstream word and not an unusual term to be bought up when discussing all things inclusivity, diversity and equity. However the way the term has been understood and used shows there is misinformation out there about the idea. Amal unpacks the history of intersectionality, highlights some of the ways its been misunderstood, and gives some nuggets as to how it should be understood and why it's important that it's understood correctly. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

The UK riots and what happened to Imane Khelif both had roots in misinformation. Misinformation that led to real life implications and caused a lot of damage. Misinformation is not just the musings of the extreme few and something that needs to be responded to and challenged. Amal unpacks the harms and dangers of misinformation and how we need to challenge with critical thinking and curiosity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Corporations have hopped onto social movements and infused their business with values aaaand it's all wrapped up into a pretty marketable story that sells. Amal unpacks the hallmarks of woke washing, outlines the harms it causes and how to be critical of it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

A recent TikTok video went viral where a creator outlined the bare minimum of what hijab should be. Amal unpacks the video and talks about hijab, feminism, the pressures of being a muslim women and what tough love actually is. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

In response to Māmari Stephens' essay 'The only Māori in the room' Amal shares her personal reflections on being the only one in the room in response. The issues with being the only one are discussed such as carrying expectations, being the supposed expert and the double edged sword of culture. Amal then shares some things we should consider to move away from being the only one. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Furiosa is the bad ass character in the Mad Max universe but the movie does leave you with the question of are female hero characters limited in their scope? In answering this, female rage and fourth wave feminism is unpacked. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Double standards exist everywhere yet we do not often ask why they exist? Who pays for the cost for double standards to keep existing? Amal goes through different examples of how double standards shows up and unpacks how double standards enable our systems to thrive without question. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

SZA recently came to Aotearoa and celebrated Te Ao Māori. Why is it easier for our visitors to embrace Te Ao Māori more than we do here, right here in our backyard? Amal unpacks the resistance to Te Ao Māori and highlights the questions we should be asking ourselves when talking about this. Amal also unpacks the relationship between freedom of speech and systemic silencing after students at Colombia University were arrested and USC's valedictorians' speech was cancelled. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This episode is in response to the backlash at the study sign at the University of Auckland and proposed retraction of race based policies at the moment. Amal unpacks why it's important to have active and honest recall of our history, why it might be hard to do that and the harmful legacy of colonisation. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This episode is a good ‘ole Q& Amal shares her reflections 5 years since the Christchurch terrorist attack and unpacks privilege and critical race theory. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

One day, love and representation - Amal unpacks the reaction towards Ambika Mod's portrayal of Emma in One Day. There are different expections when a young brown woman plays a romantic lead. Amal unpacks what that says about stereotypes, characterization and why it's so important good representation matters. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

We've always been encouraged to think critically in an academic setting, but translating that key skill to our real lives, and thinking about the real world is nuanced, layered and hard to navigate. Amal unpacks what critically thinking IRL looks like, why it's important and tips to critically think IRL. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

The double standards between Gaza and Ukraine highlight how certain communities have been dehumanised. This episode unpacks dehumanisation - what it means, examples and how it upholds our current systems. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

with everything happening in gaza, people are watching to see what celebrities are speaking up and staying silent. in general, we watch what celebrities do and there is constant conversation around what we should, or shouldn't expect from celebrities and is it fair? Amal unpacks this question and offers nuanced answers by pointing to the systems that surround celebrity-ism. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Keeping the new year energy rolling, Amal unpacks more nuanced tips/reminders as we figure out what activism & allyship means and looks like for us all in 2024. Mindset, deeper systemic thinking, hyper-awareness, self love, and communities are discussed. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

New years mean new resolutions, new beginnings. This episode welcomes this energy and highlights some starting points for starting or renewing your activism/allyship journey. Tips that are 2024 relevant and nuanced. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Amal shows vulnerability by sharing her allyship 101 mistakes as of late and sharing thoughts about what she's learnt. The difference between intention vs responsibility is discussed, how to navigate online activism, and how we can all uphold the systems we are born into. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

The influence of race cannot be denied when it comes to fantasy. Amal unpacks the influence of race in D&D, Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. Amal also unpacks why it's important we acknowledge the uncomfortable truth in fantasy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Jorja Smith's body has received a lot of unwarranted thoughts that expose the toxic male gaze that we're all living under. Amal unpacks desirability, what's dangerous about it, and what the body positivity movement should really focus on. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

There is a lot happening in the world right now. Lots of atrocity, lack of humanity, loss and destruction. It's important to look at the wider context when approaching how to think or feel about a situation. Amal outlines the things that we need to acknowledge when talking about Palestine/Israel. Things like what is complicated, what should be made clear, dehumanising lives, the power of media, the role social media plays, and selective empathy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

We're all doing girl maths, eating our girl dinners and going on our hot girl walks afterwards so we can be that girl. Girls, girls, girls everywhere! Are these trends just that and girls just want to have fun? Amal unpacks the origins and meaning of online girl-ification as well as the implications and criticisms around it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Not every friend is automatically an ally and not every ally is automatically a friend. This episode Amal unpacks the difference between friendship and allyship and drops some golden nuggets on how friends can be better allies. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Following last episode, Amal continues the kōrero around how to work towards zero tolerance. How do you approach this conversation with family and friends compared to work colleagues? What role does fragility, curiosity and empathy have to do with it? Tune in to find out. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

David Seymour made a 'joke' about blowing up the Ministry for Pacific Peoples in a similar fashion to Guy Fawkes. Amal unpacks why it really a funny joke at all and how it relates to upholding white supremacy, casual racism and tolerance of behaviour that maintain that status quo. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Recently Matty Healy, lead singer of the band 1975, spoke out at the Good Vibes festival about the anti-LGBTQ laws in Malaysia. It has sparked a wave of conversation around the world about social change and speaking up. Amal unpacks what safe allyship looks like and how to avoid savourism. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This episode Amal unpacks rage and the tensions between black rage and white rage. The role rage plays in maintaining the status quo and how we should respond to it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Us vs them - the damaging affects of dividing people. Amal unpacks how it relates to 'ism and why we need to talk about it more. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

It's been 3 years since George Floyd's death and Amal unpacks what has happened since then, and what has and hasn't changed in the race & diversity space since then. **Spoiler alert** There is still so much work to be done! One of the ways that we need to work is calling out dog whistle politics which Amal unpacks. The episode finishes on going through an prejudice busting intervention, backed up by science too! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Taylor Swift has triggered a lot of conversation around her brand of feminism recently. This episode, Amal unpacks her pattern of behaviour and explains why this type of feminism is harmful. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Amal unpacks her therapy journey and talks about how counselling has made her a better ally! She makes the links between personal growth and allyship with her golden nuggets from her journey. She talks about change, growth, asking questions and getting through 'ugly' emotions. She also unpacks what it means to look at the world through the lens of objectivity and race and how that changes how we should talk about representation. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

A TikTok video went viral where someone called out their taxi driver for being 'racist'. Amal unpacks this moment and talks about how this moment wasn't the best example of calling someone out and true allyship. Racism, calling someone out, disagreements, apologies and cancel culture are all bought to the table and unpacked. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

We love talking about things that have given us food for thought and Amal loves on her recent favourites. Not only talking about WHAT she's been loving but WHY which leads onto discussion around mental health, representation, investment levels when being an ally, and story telling. Amal then unpacks the hard reality behind 'reality' TV. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Marama Davidson recently said “I am a violence prevention minister and I know who causes violence in the world, it is white, cis men.” The push back in the media was quick and not as kind or understanding. In this episode Amal unpacks what the reaction to Marama's comments says about systemic power, freedom of speech, who will be heard in our soceity and confronting uncomfortable truths. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Aotearoa rallied together over the weekend in solidarity to protest against Posie Parkers' presence here. It ended up in 2 very successful rallies and a very short trip for Posie. Amal unpacks thoughts and feelings around the protest including freedom of speech, human rights and critical discussion. Amal then unpacks really interesting research that highlighted the ideal traits of an ally. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark used the n word at a public event. This is no way a cancel attempt on the man, instead a trigger for a wider conversation around his actions, freedom of speech, social norms and reverse racism. There has recently been a pull and push tension between freedom of speech and preventing hate speech. There is space for both but how do we navigate that? Amal explores and unpacks this episode. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

These days it seems like you've gotta pick which camp you're in - are you a raging right-wing or a rampant woke leftist? This binary, black and white thinking is very dangerous and Amal unpacks what we're missing out by encouraging this polarisation. Amal then talks about how this all links up with social cohesion. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Allyship is an ever evolving journey and a kaupapa that one has to re-dedicate themselves to all the time. Amal unpacks some thinks about white allyship that aren't discussed enough from active listening, invalidating/validating trauma, and fetishes just to name a few! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Last part of the kōrero with Dani dives into the relationships around the Te Tiriti movement and how that has shaped the movement over the generations. We then talk about the 'formula' around social movements. Dani frames the key aspects to any movement in a transformational way. The episode finishes on distinguishing self interest vs selfishness and Dani offers a life changing moment for them to help illuminate the difference. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Part 2 of the kōrero dives deep into what tauiwi and treaty education looks like, empathy as a skill and unpacking the term race.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This 3 part korero dives deep into treaty education and what it means to honour Te Tiriti. This episode we specifically talk about why I wanted them on the show, their journey to activism, intersectionality, and teasing out what relationship based on Te Tiriti looks like. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Amal reflects on her biggest learnings from this year. She unpacks extreme thinking, creating safe places for having a conversation, self care, inconsistencies in thinking and emotional maturity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Coming Out, Vulnerability and Boundaries - Yarns with Lil O'Brien - This week Amal sits down to yarn with Lil O'Brien, awesome human being and author of 'Not That I'd Kiss A Girl'. We discuss coming out, living authentically, the power of vulnerability and boundaries. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This week I sit down with Dr Forough and Dr Samira to talk about what's happening in Iran right now. We discuss the context and the systems at play that has resulted in the current protests. We discuss the misunderstanding and miscommunication around the protests. We also navigate feminism, misogyny and violence and end the discussion talking about solidarity and allyship. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This week I sit down with Liam Martin, criminology lecturer, to yarn about prisons. Through a real and vulnerable kōrero, Liam unpacks the story we download about prisons and perhaps why we should re-think that story. Where did they come from? What things should we thinking about when we talk about prisons? Where does colonisation fit into all of this? Tune in with curiosity and empathy to hear other stories about our prison system. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz