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The Spirituality and Lived Experience of Black British Pentecostal Women For those who are in the majority of a majority culture, practices, language and values are often considered to be the neutral baseline, the normal where everyone starts from. As a result, the experience, wisdom, and perspectives of people of different cultures can go unconsidered, or be framed as ‘outside the norm'. This is as true in the church as it is in wider society. One such perspective is that of Black Female Pentecostals, whose lived experience has much to teach the church about spirituality and vibrant faith. Our guest on this episode of TheoDisc, Dr Marcia Clarke, has worked to draw attention to the faith expression of African-Caribbean women in the Pentecostal tradition in the UK, and what we might learn from their powerful witness. We do hope you enjoy this episode!   SHOW NOTES Get Marcia's book: HERE Visit Marcia's website: HERE

Sheila Paul reflects on the role cultural expectations and painful childhood experiences played in her developing body dysmorphic disorder. And she describes how sharing her experiences within the African Caribbean community is helping to shine a light on mental health issues.

675. Is BMI actually a "myth," or are you just using your muscle mass as an excuse to skip cardio? This week, in an episode that ran first in April 2024, host Kevin Don tackles the controversial debate surrounding the Body Mass Index (BMI). While athletes and powerlifters often dismiss BMI as irrelevant to the muscular, Kevin explains why it remains a vital screening tool—provided you have the "missing piece" of the puzzle: waist circumference. We explore how visceral fat impacts your internal organs and why your ethnic background plays a significant role in determining your metabolic risk levels.In this episode, we discuss:The BMI vs. Muscle Debate: Why a high BMI isn't always a bad thing, and how Kevin's own "overweight" status proves the rule.The Power of Waist Circumference: How measuring your midsection provides a direct window into your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.Ethnic Health Disparities: Why "low risk" measurements differ for South Asian, Chinese, Japanese, and African Caribbean populations compared to those of European descent.Visceral Fat Explained: What happens to your blood sugar and liver when fat builds up around your organs.5 Science-Backed Ways to Lower BMI: Practical tips on nutrition, sleep, and mindful eating to optimize your body composition.Get-Fit Guy is a Quick and Dirty podcast. Have a question for Get Fit Guy? Email: getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com.Discover more from Get-Fit Guy!FacebookTwitterNewsletter Transcripts available on your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Primary care professionals have broadly welcomed the 2026 update to the NICE type 2 diabetes guidelines because it focuses on reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications, such as cardiovascular disease, as well as optimising glycaemic control. With this in mind, MIMS Learning medical editors Dawn and Sangeeta take a deep dive into the extensive diabetes content available on MIMS Learning. They look at how both latent autoimmune diabetes (LADA) and type 3c diabetes can be misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes, risk factors for diabetes (such as obesity), and multiple diabetes-related complications (including cardio-renal-metabolic disease).Educational objectivesAfter listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:Describe the different types of diabetes that might present in primary careDiscuss how ethnicity can affect both the risk of diabetes and the risk of diabetes-related complicationsReview the overlap in management of type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney diseaseRecall potential diabetes-related complications, including cardio-renal-metabolic disease and foot ulcers. You can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on MIMS Learning - and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.MIMS LearningRegister for a FREE accountCardio-renal-metabolic disease: clinical reviewCase study: latent autoimmune diabetes in adultsCKD podcourse with Dr Andrew Frankel, part 1: diagnosis and classificationDiabetes-related skin conditions and diseasesIdentifying and managing young-onset type 2 diabetesPodcast: Dr Patrick Holmes on identifying type 3c diabetes in primary careType 2 diabetes in South Asian and African-Caribbean populationsUnderstanding painful diabetic neuropathyOther resourcesPetition launched for routine diabetes testing after death of two-year-old wrongly diagnosed with tonsilitis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serendipity is what happens when the universe smiles on you: a happy chance, a creative coincidence. It is also the name of the remarkable Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage. Led by the unstoppable Pawlet Brookes, it shifts the lens through which we see dance, putting art and artists from the African and African Caribbean diaspora at the heart of the conversation. Pawlet's career embraces every aspect of the performing arts. With Serendipity, she has created the annual festival, Let's Dance International Frontiers, and now a pioneering MA programme. She's a powerhouse. But why does dance matter to her?Pawlet Brookes MBE is the CEO and Artistic Director of Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage. Serendipity's mission is to centre perspectives from the African and African Caribbean diaspora and present them as cultural experiences for all audiences. In 2011, Pawlet founded Let's Dance International Frontiers, Leicester's annual dance festival, which showcases high quality dance that celebrates diversity. A champion talent-spotter, Pawlet has brought countless international artists to the UK. Serendipity has a publishing wing, and is developing a digital archive called Unearthed: Forgotten Histories. Pawlet was awarded an MBE in 2022.Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage https://www.serendipity-uk.com/Let's Dance International Frontiers 2026 runs from 29 April-9 May https://www.serendipity-uk.com/whats-on/lets-dance-international-frontiers/MA Black British Dance and Performancehttps://www.serendipity-uk.com/ma-black-british-dance-and-performance/Why Dance Matters is a dance podcast featuring inspiring conversations with extraordinary people from the world of dance and beyond. Hosted by David Jays, editor of Dance Gazette, this podcast explores how dance shapes lives and why it matters to us all. Brought to you by the RAD, which inspires the world to dance, these insightful stories will surprise and delight. Tune in and discover more on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Richie Brave is joined by the President of Since 93', Riki Bleu, and Michael Eboda, the founder of Black Powerlist: the annual publication and awards event that identifies and celebrates the 100 most influential individuals of African, African Caribbean, and African American heritage in the UK.

In this episode of Awakened Woman 20:20, we're unpacking a hard truth in the Black diaspora conversation — the tension between African/Caribbean immigrants and African Americans. Why do some come to the U.S. for opportunity while looking down on the very people who built the foundation they benefit from? We explore the pride, the posturing, and the passport reality. From cultural claims to historical debts, we're calling out the hypocrisy and breaking down what's really behind the divide. This isn't about hate — it's about truth, respect, and healing the breach.Awakened Woman 20:20 is a podcast to encourage women to walk in wholeness in God Yahuah, through Biblical principles. To return to the original intent in which God created and designed us. To share our experiences and learn from one another and be our “sisters keeper”. I desire to create a community of women who desire to walk in their feminine nature as Women of God. Episodes will be about topics relating to everyday situations and my take on these issues based on my values and beliefs. ****You are free to disagree with me, as I understand the art of disagreement, this doesn't mean you are my enemy or that I am your enemy. We simply just disagree and we can agree to disagree. I don't have all the answers, so I will lean on you as my sisters for correction in the comments if what I am saying doesn't align with scripture or you have a different view on it. I welcome respectful discussion

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Interviewed centered around his book:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Interviewed centered around his book:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Interviewed centered around his book:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Interviewed centered around his book:

Ceramicist, Malene Barnett, returns to the Noize! We learned all about her amazing book Crafted Kinship and now we learn all about her artistic practice. From designing rugs to ceramics walls Malene's curiosity and passion has pushed her in new directions. After discovering her love for hand building clay she has been on a journey to learn the craft and make work in all forms. We talk about her ceramic murals, how residencies helped her learn about ceramics, being a part of a community of artists, and the structure she uses to keep her on track in the studio. Malene has some great insights in to clay and how it connects her to her ancestors. More of that good art talk that you love on the Noize! Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 202 topics include:Crafted Kinship world tourworking in clayfinding residencies to study clay being a part of the ceramics communitybeing objective about your worksturcture and discipline in art practiceceramic muralstraveling to Ghana for research Malene Djenaba Barnett is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, textile surface designer, and community builder. She earned her MFA in ceramics from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture and undergraduate degrees in fashion illustration and textile surface design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Malene received a Fulbright Award to travel to Jamaica in 2022–23 as the visiting artist at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston. Malene's art reflects her African Caribbean heritage, building on her ancestral legacy of mark-making as a visual identity, and has been exhibited at galleries and museums throughout the United States, including the Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling in New York City, the African American Museum of Dallas, and Temple Contemporary in Philadelphia. Malene's art and design work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Galerie, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Departures, and Interior Design. In addition, Malene hosts lectures on advocating for African Caribbean ceramic traditions and has participated in residencies at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Greenwich House Pottery, Judson Studios, the Hambidge Center, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. In 2024, Malene released her first book, “Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practice of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers” (Hachette), which includes interviews with over 60 artists of Caribbean heritage, taking readers on an important journey through the world of Black Caribbean creativity. This groundbreaking collection is the first to feature Caribbean makers' intimate stories of their artmaking processes, and how their countries of origin—the “land” —influences and informs how and what they create. See more: Malene Barnett website + Malene Barnett IG @malene.barnettFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast

In episode 57, Kelly Ballard speaks with LaToyah McAllister-Jones, the Executive Director of St Paul's Carnival in Bristol. LaToyah shares the rich history and community impact of this celebrated cultural event, which has been running since 1968 and is one of the largest carnivals in the UK.LaToyah explains how St Paul's Carnival was founded to foster social cohesion within the Windrush generation community, providing a platform for African Caribbean people to share their stories and culture.Managing an event of this scale, with over 120,000 attendees in 2023, presents significant challenges. LaToyah discusses the complex balancing act of coordinating the diverse stakeholders, from local authorities to community artists, while preserving the carnival's grassroots spirit.Due to funding constraints, the 2025 carnival will be scaled down, but LaToyah is committed to continuing to celebrate African Caribbean arts and culture through smaller, community-focused events. She also shares her other leadership roles, including at Bristol Old Vic and the Lumen Space well-being retreat business she co-founded.Throughout the conversation, LaToyah's passion for social justice, community empowerment, and the transformative power of the arts shines through, offering listeners an inspiring glimpse into the world of this iconic cultural event.For all links and a full summary of the conversation head to the Visitor Elves website. To share your views on this subject and ask questions about the episode, head over to:InstagramLinkedIn This episode is sponsored by Hello Starling.Hello Starling, is an award-winning Media Planning and Buying agency that specialises in delivering advertising campaigns with great results for visitor attractions and destinations. They've worked with brands such as Bristol Zoo Project, Visit Shropshire, Visit Conwy, Visit Herefordshire and the National Tourism Office for Poland. If you want to be the centre of attention, visit hellostarling.com today.If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, please take a moment to give me a few stars on Apple podcasts or Spotify, it helps to encourage more people to listen and learn from our stories.

In this Espresso Talk Today episode, we step into the rich, vibrant world of Black food spaces with the story A Taste of Home. This story is more than a sensory experience—it's an exploration of how food connects us to our history, our culture, and our sense of belonging. Through the bustling African-Caribbean marketplace, the aroma of smoked paprika, the warmth of Big Mama's kitchen, and the lively spirit of a small barbecue shack, A Taste of Home reminds us that food is more than nourishment. It is history, resilience, and love—passed down from generation to generation. But this episode also takes us Beyond the Story. We reflect on the deeper truths about Black food spaces—how they are often underfunded, over-policed, and dismissed by mainstream narratives. While Black markets, restaurants, and community kitchens are places of safety, joy, and cultural continuity, they are also spaces that white society has historically overlooked, devalued, or deemed “unsafe.” This is why we must protect and uplift Black food spaces. They are more than places to eat—they are cultural sanctuaries. They are where our elders are respected, where our children can feel at home, and where our history is alive in every spice, every dish, every gathering. As you listen to this episode, I invite you to reflect: What foods make you feel at home? What Black food spaces in your community need your support? How can we ensure that these spaces remain vibrant and thriving for future generations? This episode is a love letter to Black food, the Black community, and Black history. Because Black food is Black history. And Black history must always be honored, protected, and celebrated.

Today we shine the light on our Caribbean brothers and sisters with Malene Barnett and her amazing book Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers. Melene talks about her heritage and how this incredible book came together. More than 60 artists are featured included some Studio Noize Alumni like April Bey. Malene talks about the connections between Caribbean artists in the diaspora, experimenting with materials, and what it means to be rooted to a place. It's more of that good art talk that we love right here on the Noize! Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 197 topics include:Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makershighlighting Caribbean artists in the diasporagrowing up with parents from the Caribbeanexperimental materials land, climate and sustainability as a themepride in your homelandsocial constructs around artistic disciplinesceramics in the CaribbeanMalene Djenaba Barnett is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, textile surface designer, and community builder. She earned her MFA in ceramics from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture and undergraduate degrees in fashion illustration and textile surface design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Malene received a Fulbright Award to travel to Jamaica in 2022–23 as the visiting artist at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston.Malene's art reflects her African Caribbean heritage, building on her ancestral legacy of mark-making as a visual identity, and has been exhibited at galleries and museums throughout the United States, including the Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling in New York City, the African American Museum of Dallas, and Temple Contemporary in Philadelphia. Malene's art and design work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Galerie, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Departures, and Interior Design. In addition, Malene hosts lectures on advocating for African Caribbean ceramic traditions and has participated in residencies at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Greenwich House Pottery, Judson Studios, the Hambidge Center, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. In 2024, Malene released her first book, “Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practice of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers” (Hachette), which includes interviews with over 60 artists of Caribbean heritage, taking readers on an important journey through the world of Black Caribbean creativity. This groundbreaking collection is the first to feature Caribbean makers' intimate stories of their artmaking processes, and how their countries of origin—the “land” —influences and informs how and what they create.Malene is also the founder of the Black Artists + Designers Guild, which supports independent Black makers globally. When she's not traveling the world researching Black diasporic aesthetics, Malene resides in Brooklyn, New York.See more: Malene Barnett website + Malene Barnett IG @malene.barnettFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast

Welcome to another episode of ARM-OUR or OUR-ARM, the podcast hosted by me, Shantel Thomas, founder of the Anti-Racist Movement (A.R.M.).  Today, we have a special one-on-one conversation with Shirleecia Ward—a remarkable woman with an incredible story and purpose. Shirleecia is an African-Caribbean mother of two daughters, a dedicated researcher, and a senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University. Her passion lies in amplifying the voices of Black women and ensuring that their lived experiences are represented in academic literature. Shirleecia's groundbreaking research focuses on giving Black mothers the space to share their personal stories about raising children in a racialised society. In this episode, we'll explore her work, which delves into the hopes, concerns, and wisdom these mothers have for their children. We'll also discuss how her research aims to bridge the gap between personal experiences and professional practices by sharing these valuable insights with communities and practitioners who work with children and families. Get ready for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation with Shirleecia Ward—this is one you won't want to miss! NB: This is one of three episodes recorded during the summer 2024. Weekes, A.P., Ward, S. and Mguni, M. (2024) “Beyond tokenism: activism, resistance and rebellion,” Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-04-2023-0105.

Sickle cell is a life-long debilitating condition that predominantly affects people of black African and black African Caribbean background. This podcast series explores the work the NHS is doing to improve the health outcomes and quality of life of people with sickle cell. In episode 3 patient Stephanine George and Dr Dianne Addei, a consultant in public health medicine and NHS England's lead for sickle-cell services discuss safer and compassionate care in a sickle cell crisis. They are joined by Carly Honey, Ward manager and Chelsea Soka, lead haemoglobinopathy nurse, from Manchester Royal Infirmary. The pair share their experience of setting up Ward 10, as well as the important benefits realised for patients and staff. This is one of seven, new sickle cell disorder emergency department bypass units that NHS England is supporting. Isobel Adams an education nurse for haemoglobinopathy across HCC West Midlands and Amanda Cope, advanced nurse practitioner in haemoglobinopathies from Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Hospital, are joined by nurse Kathy Brennan, the lead for the specialised clinical networks to discuss ACT NOW. This is an acronym and approach to improve the health outcomes and care experience of people in a sickle cell crisis. Kathy outlines the approach, while Izzy and Amanda discuss the realised benefits of the approach and discuss its implementation at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Hospital, that offers expert care to more than 90,000 children and young people from across the country per year. A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/ep1-restoration-and-healing-from-harm-toni-hall/ Contact us: england.sicklecellreview@nhs.net

Sickle cell is a life-long debilitating condition that predominantly affects people of black African and black African Caribbean background. This podcast series explores the work the NHS is doing to improve the health outcomes and quality of life of people with sickle cell. In episode 3 patient Stephanine George and Dr Dianne Addei, a consultant in public health medicine and NHS England's lead for sickle-cell services discuss sickle cell in children and young people. They are joined by Amanda Cope, advanced nurse practitioner in haemoglobinopathies at Birmingham Children's Hospital and Izzy Adams, education nurse for haemoglobinopathy across the West Midlands HCC. Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Hospital, offers expert care to more than 90,000 children and young people from across the country per year, so we are delighted to have Amanda to explain some of the signs to look out for, that might signal a child or young baby with sickle cell is in crisis. While Izzy discusses the importance of the Education Health and Care Plans in supporting children and young adults in schools and college. They are joined by Carly Honey, Ward manager and Chelsea Soka, lead haemoglobinopathy nurse, both from ward 10 at Manchester Royal Infirmary. This is one of seven, new sickle cell disorder emergency department bypass units that NHS England is supporting. Carly and Chelsea discuss some of the ways that staff on the ward support young people and their families who are transitioning to adult services. A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-sickle-cell-in-children-and-young-people/ Contact us: england.sicklecellreview@nhs.net

Join us for a transformative conversation with multidisciplinary artist Malene Barnett, who shares her evolution from commercial textile designer to ceramicist, researcher, and cultural preservationist. In this episode, Barnett reveals how embracing her authentic artistic voice led to founding the Black Artists and Designers Guild (BADG), securing a Fulbright grant to research African-Caribbean pottery traditions, and authoring Crafted Kinship, a groundbreaking book featuring 60+ makers across the diaspora. Through personal anecdotes and practical wisdom, she offers invaluable insights on building a sustainable creative practice while honoring cultural heritage. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: How to transition from commercial design to fine art while maintaining financial stability Why rest is a non-negotiable part of the creative process, not a reward The importance of building multiple income streams through licensing and collaboration How to use research to deepen your artistic practice and cultural connections Strategic approaches to property ownership and financial planning for artists The power of documenting and preserving cultural traditions through art CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Get to know Malene Barnett: https://www.malenebarnett.com/ Follow Malene on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malene.barnett/ Pre-order "Crafted Kinship" (Coming October 29, 2024) KEEP UP WITH MARTINE: Website: https://martineseverin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/ Follow This Is How We Create: https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://martineseverin.substack.com RESOURCES MENTIONED: Black Artists and Designers Guild (BADG) Ruggable Collection by Malene Barnett Tyler School of Art and Architecture Fulbright Research Grant Hambidge Residency CREDITS: This is How We Create is produced and edited by Martine Severin Episode research was conducted by Braila West

Sickle cell is a life-long debilitating condition that predominantly affects people of black African and black African Caribbean background. This podcast series explores the work the NHS is doing to improve the health outcomes and quality of life of people with sickle cell. In episode 2 Dr Dianne Addei, a consultant in public health medicine and NHS England's lead for sickle-cell services, is joined by patients Chris Abdulahi, Anthony Mason, Stephanie George, who share their lived experience of sickle cell, while Chris and Anthony also share the impact of their sickle cell on their physical and mental health. While Tomas Ince, Clinical Transformation Lead for the London Universal Care Plan and Mary Emery, consultant paramedic with London Ambulance Service, share evidence of how the London Universal Care Plan is leading to safer care with greater personalisation as well as equality of care for their sickle cell patients. A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-how-digital-care-records-are-transforming-care-for-people-with-sickle-cell/ Contact us: england.sicklecellreview@nhs.net

Sickle cell is a life-long debilitating condition that predominantly affects people of black African and black African Caribbean background. This podcast series explores what it is like to have sickle cell and what the NHS is doing to improve sickle cell care following publication of the No One's Listening report. In episode 1 Dr Dianne Addei, a consultant in public health medicine and NHS England's lead for sickle-cell services, is joined by patient, Stephanie George, and Dr Rossby Awadzi, a North-west London haematology doctor to help clinicians, patients and the public to get a better understanding of sickle cell. Stephanie explains what it is like to live with sickle cell, while Dianne and Rossby discuss the benefits of genetic blood testing ahead of blood transfusions, the sickle cell patient education programme, role of staff education and Dianne provides an update on the new NHS sickle cell disorder emergency department by-pass units. A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/transcript-podcast-1-understanding-sickle-cell-and-the-role-of-education/ Contact us: england.sicklecellreview@nhs.net

In this week's episode, the writer Jordon Francis tells us about Manchester's African and Caribbean Over 50s clubs in Stretford and Moss Side, where dominoes allow members of the Windrush generation to relax, unwind, and share stories of the old days. It's a lovely story about community building, the importance of storytelling and why it's essential to preserve community spaces, filled with great insights about the game of dominoes itself (Did you know the game of dominoes originated in twelfth century China hundreds of years before it became a cultural phenomenon for the African Caribbean diaspora?) and some lovely details about a show at the Royal Exchange set at a dominoes tournament, centered around its cast telling personal stories about their experiences as black people living in the UK. Thanks to Jordon for joining us on this week's podcast.Recommendations:At Manchester's African and Caribbean social clubs, dominoes are both leisure and lifeline, The Mill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian speaks to Patrick Adom, founder and co-CEO of Very Puzzled (his daughter is a fractional CEO!). It is a children's toy manufacturer that focuses on African-Caribbean themed jigsaw puzzles for children developed with both parents and child. It's stocked in top UK stores including Waterstones, Hamleys and John Lewis! Very Puzzled offers families of all backgrounds the opportunity to explore and learn more about the richness of Africa and the African-Caribbean community. Let us know your thoughts! Join the conversation on our Social Media handles @thesoundofaccra on all platforms and @thesoundofaccrapodcast for TikTok and YouTube!   Social Media  YouTube: https://youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcast Website: https://thesoundofaccra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesoundofaccra Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccra Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccra Linkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accra Support the show https://www.paypal.me/gofundad Listen to more episodes below https://thesoundofaccrapodcast.podbean.com/ All other links https://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapod About The Sound of Accra Podcast Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life.  For 4 years, we have been championing Ghanaian business, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting.  To this date, we've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over a 150 episodes. We are trying to grow our global audience and reach more people and become an established brand in a go to resource for learning about native and diasporan Ghanaian Creators, entrepreneurs and founders worldwide.  I'm kindly asking for your help. Yes, all of you. To leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the most popular podcast platforms that you all listen to us on. If you have feedback for our shows or would like to share what you would like to hear from The Sound of Accra Podcast, please email info@thesoundofaccra.com

Join us as we engage in an enriching conversation with the remarkable Dr. Lindy, an EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) expert. Listen in as she takes us through her journey in EDI work, how she was sponsored into her role, and her development of a programme around race literacy. Discover the factors that keep her inspired, such as the alliances she forms, learning from others, and watching people grow and change. You'll also learn about Dr. Lindy's innovative approach to dealing with minority racialised identity and neurodiversity in higher education, including her unique 80-20 rule. The conversation doesn't stop there. In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Lindy reflects on the essential aspects of power dynamics in higher education. She candidly shares her thoughts on the importance of those in positions of power owning up to their roles in EDI work and how they can avoid the pitfalls of inaction. This episode also explores ways higher education institutions can build stronger collaborations between staff and students. Dr. Lindy provides insightful advice on how students can harness their power and the necessity for staff to create space for students' voices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the field of EDI and higher education. About this Episodes Guest: Dr Lindy-Ann Alfred, Lead Consultant/Senior Consultant | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Advance HE Asked to describe Lindy-Ann, the word 'post-modern woman' was used by a friend. In the context of spaces inhabited by women of African descent it perhaps accurately describes  Lindy-Ann is an educator, poet, netball player, circus tricks learning,  African-Caribbean feminist,  and anti-racist activist Trekkie.  As a Senior Fellow of the HEA, Lindy-Ann has over three decades of experience in a range of education sectors both nationally and internationally. She considers herself firstly as a teacher/facilitator, offering a ‘principled' space for ‘participants to freely engage with and leverage their unique cultural wealth within any given learning arena.  Lindy-Ann embodies a creative and innovative flare to work in equality and inclusion and has built a reputable focus on equitable outcomes for students and staff marginalised by society. Her doctoral work focussed on the persistence of international women in Higher Education and this continues to be the focus of her research and practice in both further and higher education.   She has also worked across the sector to develop a systematic ‘thought mapping' approach to embedding equality and diversity in the curriculum. Outside the sector, Lindy-Ann continues to advocate on behalf of the most vulnerable by volunteering within the community as a school governor and on the panel hearing system in Scotland. Lindy-Ann is currently co-editing a book of indigenous methodologies with HE colleagues in the Caribbean and beyond. 

It's cold outside, so to warm things up Spoonie is doing a show about Caribbean food. She's making jerk chicken, but Tongs is nervous about trying spicy food. How will they handle the heat in the kitchen? Celebrity chef JJ Johnson shares his own jerk chicken recipe, and kid guest Leia talks about her favorite food from the Dominican Republic...platanos! Cultural tastemaker, family man and renowned American chef, JJ Johnson is most recognized for his innovative approach to African Caribbean cuisine. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the James Beard Foundation Book Award and a two-time spot on the Nation's Restaurant News Power List. He has been featured on a variety of TV shows including Food Network's Chopped, Netflix's Street Food and Selena + Chef on HBO Max and hosts his own show, 'Just Eats with Chef JJ' airing for its fifth season on TV One's network Cleo TV this fall. Chef JJ's highly anticipated cookbook, The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table, will be released in September 2023. At FIELDTRIP, JJ's rapidly growing multi-unit fast casual rice bowl concept, he champions sustainability, working with local rice farmers and producers to source the freshest ingredients. With four locations throughout New York City, he is a community advocate for food justice and equity raising awareness within the industry.

On this episode of Black Educated & Broke #butnotforlong ... Szn6 Eps23: The girls hold down the studio today! Randi O, Aurelia, and Indi with the Tea sit down with Brandon Black to talk about this weekend's Atlanta African Caribbean Festival at Piedmont Park! The AC Fest will have performers like Rotimi, Flavour and more with dj's like Nektunes and TOK. There will even be an African vs Caribbean dance off and the battles of jollof rice vs rice and peas. You can get your tickets now at www.africancaribbeanfest.com. As always like, share & Subscribe to all things Black Educated & Broke!

Cath Willams is based at Nottingham University where she lectures on their social work programmes. In this episode, we hear more about her ver political family and how she became politicised.  Her lengthy career and practice interests Cath completed her PhD exploring the impact of migration on family relationships. She is particularly interested in the separation and reunification of Caribbean families.  I cannot wait to read it! Cath's research presentations include: Keynote Speaker, Title: 'Policy and perspective on Migration'. International Conference on Perspectives of Asylum, Refuge and Migration, 3 - 6 December 2019. University of Derby, College of Health and Social Care with Early Childhood Studies, Institute of Education, Multifaith Centre and European partners Research Seminar, Title: Windrush is not History: The Past in the Present. School of Sociology and Social Policy, 23 October 2019, University of Nottingham Conference Presentation, Title: Bringing History to Life: Collaborative Engagement with Older African Caribbean Women'. East Midlands Doctoral Network Postgraduate Research Conference, 11 September 2019, University of Derby Conference Presentation, Title: 'Migration, Memory and Mothering'. The Born Yesterday Conference, September 5-6, 2019, University of Nottingham, UK Unpublished Conference Paper, Title: The Use of Critical Race Theory as an Approach in Social Research. British Sociological Association Postgraduate Research Symposium. University of Durham, 2017. Images of Blackness Conference Paper (unpublished). Title: Focus Groups as a method of exploring the migration experiences of first-generation African Caribbeans. University of Newham, September 2013 Unpublished Conference Paper: Theme: Health and Wellbeing in Society - Title: Migration and Attachment: The Impact of separation on attachment relationships in first and second-generation Caribbean families. The East Midland Universities PGR Students' Conference, University of Nottingham, 2012 Past Research Cath was the supervisor on an Oral History Project recording interviews with 1st generation African Caribbean older people in Bradford between 1986-88.   Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

African-Caribbean pioneers Osmani García (Cuban rapper) and Julian Marley (British reggae royalty) infuse their genres into a memorable melody. Just in time for the International Reggae Day (July 1), Summer Love is an island bop that dives into culture, sensual and seductive for the season.

Black Canada Talking™ is a live online event that provides Black Canadians opportunity to give their takes and POVs on stories that are of importance to them. On the April 16, 2023 episode of Black Canada Talking™ show, we talked about the launch informed mental health awareness educational platform Understanding Anxiety (Mental Health) from the African Caribbean (ACB) Perspective. The featured speakers were: – Joel Harden, MPP for Ottawa Centre – Lesline McEwan RP, Registered Psychotherapist, Mental Health Coordinator – New Covenant Apostolic Church – Nicole Bloomfield, RSW, Registered Social Worker – Bishop Rudolph McEwan, Pastor, New Covenant Apostolic Church The following topics were talked about during the conversation: – African Caribbean and Black Mental Health (ACBMH) – Mental health and Black Canadians – How to use the ACBMH website and courses – Making sure Black Canadians don't lag behind the rest of society – The Black community and trauma You can find out more information about the initiative via: https://learn.acbmh.org Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Subscribe to The Dr. Vibe Show™ YouTube channel here Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe 2020 Podcast News Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Spotify Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Play Music The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page

Taste and Lifestyle: Laurie Taylor talks to Ben Highmore, Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Sussex, whose latest study explores the ways in which consumer culture remade the tastes of an emerging middle class – from pine kitchen tables to Mediterranean cuisine. Did this world of symbolic goods create new feelings and attitudes? Also, Michael McMillan, Associate Lecturer for Cultural and Historical Studies at the London College of Fashion, discusses the migrant experience of African-Caribbean families setting up home in the UK in the mid-20th century. How did the artefacts and objects which dressed the West Indian front room provide an outlet for feelings of displacement and alienation in a society where they weren't always made to feel 'at home'? Producer: Jayne Egerton

Taste and Lifestyle: Laurie Taylor talks to Ben Highmore, Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Sussex, whose latest study explores the ways in which consumer culture remade the tastes of an emerging middle class – from pine kitchen tables to Mediterranean cuisine. Did this world of symbolic goods create new feelings and attitudes? Also, Michael McMillan, Associate Lecturer for Cultural and Historical Studies at the London College of Fashion, discusses the migrant experience of African-Caribbean families setting up home in the UK in the mid-20th century. How did the artefacts and objects which dressed the West Indian front room provide an outlet for feelings of displacement and alienation in a society where they weren't always made to feel 'at home'? Producer: Jayne Egerton

Join PollyAnnamazing and her good friend Ricardo Scipio as they discuss the often blurred lines between sex photography and pornography. Ricardo has been a part of fashion photography for the past 40 years and brings a diverse perspective on body positivity and sexuality in adults of all colors and sizes . Ricardo is also an accomplished African-Caribbean herbalist, artist, and  filmmaker. If visual stimulation gets your oars rowing, then jump on board and see what we dig up!

Join PollyAnnamazing and her good friend Ricardo Scipio as they discuss the often blurred lines between sex photography and pornography. Ricardo has been a part of fashion photography for the past 40 years and brings a diverse perspective on body positivity and sexuality in adults of all colors and sizes . Ricardo is also an accomplished African-Caribbean herbalist, artist, and  filmmaker. If visual stimulation gets your oars rowing, then jump on board and see what we dig up!

With Monica Samuel, Founder and Executive Director of Black Women in Motion. Understanding the abuse and discrimination Black women, girls, and gender-diverse people face offers insight on how we can better support their healing journeys. Misogynoir is a term coined by Dr. Moya Bailey to describe the distinctive form of anti-black sexism faced by Black women. As limited as race-based data collection in Canada is, the evidence is stunning. Black women more likely than other groups of people to live in poverty. They're more likely to be paid less than white women. Though they are highly educated, they face disproportionate barriers to entrepreneurial financing and support. They're racially profiled and over-incarcerated. They're over-represented when it comes to chronic illnesses and infections like COVID-19. Add misogynoir to the peril of gender-based violence, and you get studies that show that Black women are less likely to be taken seriously when they report violence. You find fewer responsive and relevant services for Black survivors of gendered abuse. Starting this Black History/African Liberation Month and going all year around, how can we be changemakers in light of these longstanding problems? Monica Samuel (She/Her) of Canadian Women's Foundation grantee partner Black Women in Motion joins us to talk about it. Monica is an African-Caribbean settler living in T'karonto/Toronto, the Dish With One Spoon wampum treaty territory. She is an equity and anti-violence educator, consultant, community builder, and social entrepreneur. Her work as an educator over the last 11 years has focused on anti-oppression, mental health, sexual health, community economic development, and gender-based violence. She has worked with dozens of businesses and academic institutions. Monica is Founder and Executive Director Black Women in Motion, a Toronto-based, survivor-led, grassroots organization that empowers and supports the advancement of Black survivors of gender-based violence. As an advocate, Monica's work in the non-profit sector is focused on confronting the deep-rooted and sustained impacts of anti-black racism and gender-based violence and re-imagining systems that truly serve the whole of society and not a few. Celebrated in Canada as 2019's Top 100 Black Women to watch, Monica's dedication and approach to social justice work have created trauma-informed and culturally-centred resources and opportunities for Black survivors and Black youth across the Greater Toronto Area. Relevant Links: Three Essential Insights for Black History Month, Black Women in Motion Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and share it with others. If you appreciate this content, if you want to get in on the efforts to build a gender equal Canada, please donate at canadianwomen.org and consider becoming a monthly donor. Episode Transcripts Facebook: Canadian Women's Foundation Twitter: @cdnwomenfdn LinkedIn: The Canadian Women's Foundation Instagram: @canadianwomensfoundation

"Too many regimes fail to represent the needs and hopes of their people." In Kofi Time episode 9, podcast host Ahmad Fawzi welcomes Mohamed Ibn Chambas to discuss democracy in Africa. Together they discuss the reasons why democracy seems to have lost some of its shine on the continent, especially among young people. And yet, surveys show that a great majority of people reject autocrats and military takeovers. Learning from Kofi Annan's leadership, how can we increase democratic resilience and facilitate the participation of civil society, women and young people? About Mohamed Ibn Chambas: Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas is a Ghanaian politician, lawyer, diplomat and academic. He served previously as Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and Head of the UN Office for West Africa (UNOWAS) from 2014 to 2021. Dr Chambas was the Joint Special Representative (JSR) of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur(UNAMID) and Joint Chief Mediator (JCM) in charge of the Darfur peace negotiations between 2013–14. From 2010–13, he was the Secretary-General of the African Caribbean and Pacific Group (ACP). Prior to his leadership of the ACP, Dr Chambas served as President of the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) from 2007–2010. He also served as the Executive Secretary of ECOWAS starting in February 2002, when ECOWAS was a Secretariat.

Recorded from the heart of London, host Dr. Sylvia sits down with Michael Eboda, Founder and CEO of Powerful Media UK, whose mission is to connect great African, African, Caribbean, and African American minds through events, publications, introduction, and recruitment.  This episode was recorded a few days after Britain elected its first Prime Minister of Indian descent and at the end of Black history month in the UK.   Michael shares his experience growing up in a working-class family in the UK and how being sent to live with his aunt in Nigeria after the death of his mother changed the trajectory of his life, providing him access to opportunities he never knew were available to him as a black man.  Michael provides his perspective on the negative narrative about black Britons and drive for creating the Powerlist in 2007, an annual list of the 100 most influential people of African or African Caribbean heritage in the United Kingdom.  He explains the importance of using the Powerlist as a springboard to connect black talent to senior leadership opportunities, collaborate with African American executives via the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) to support black talent, as well as support and showcase future leaders in an annual publication that profiles 150 of the most outstanding black university students in Britain.    About Michael Eboda: Before starting Powerful Media, Michael was Editorial Director of the Ethnic Media Group, which at one time published some 10 titles. He has worked for and written for many national newspapers and magazines, including The Observer, The Guardian, The Sun, The Evening Standard, The Sunday Times, The Times and The Independent. Michael holds Bachelors and Master's degrees in Law and a post-graduate diploma in Periodical Journalism.

Sophia Leach is an award-winning retail professional with 15 years in retail management in world recognised prestigious British brands. Sophia is the first African-Caribbean woman to hold a full Gambling Commission licence to operate a lottery within the UK. She is on a mission to establish growth and monetary support for the black community, by using the Black Card Lottery to provide cash prizes, donate to black owned charities and to use the proceeds of the lottery as a form of crowdfunding to pay back to the community. The Black Card lottery's goal is to create our own wealth and support systems, to keep our money within our community and to aid growth and support.   In this Episode Alicia and Sophia discuss: The requirements to create a lottery based business  The Black community not being financially protected  The reason why Sophia started the Lottery  Thee charities and causes the Lottery will support  How we can generate sustainable wealth for the black community The History behind lotteries Register for the black Card Lottery using this link: www.blackcardlottery.com

How do you find your authentic voice? Viv Groskop talks to the writer, Kit de Waal, who found success later in life with her book My Name is Leon. Kit tells Viv how she reconciled the different parts of her Birmingham childhood, born to an Irish mother and African-Caribbean father, in her recent memoir - Without Warning and Only Sometimes: Scenes from an Unpredictable Childhood. Not expecting to even make it into adulthood, Kit says that every day has been a bonus. Although she was brought up in the ‘oppressive and joyless' Jehovah Witness religion, she tells Viv how it prepared her for one thing – and that was public speaking. Talking to a literary crowd was, however, another matter. Overcoming self-doubt and nerves, she shares her secret with Viv: know your subject, and the rest will flow. Find out more about Kit de Waal's memoir: Without Warning and Only Sometimes: Scenes from an Unpredictable Childhood. A new updated edition of Viv's book, How to Own the Room is out now. @vivgroskop

Lester Holloway, editor of British national African-Caribbean newspaper The Voice, discusses what he'd like King Charles III to do for communities of colour during his reign.

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier joins host Robert Tas to explore the wine list at Son Cubano, a Cuban restaurant and New Jersey hotspot. Grace offers advice on wines to pair with Cuban food, a hybrid of Spanish and African Caribbean cuisine, which includes English sparklies, classic Portuguese whites, naturally fermented bubbles, and super affordable crowd-pleasers. Wines reviewed include: Soalheiro Vinho Verde Pieropan Soave Classico 2011 Federico Paternina Rioja For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Paulette Hamilton became the country's 1st Black Female MP to represent a Birmingham constituency by winning the Birmingham Erdington by-election for Labour. Paulette 9,413 votes, ahead of Tory candidate and leader of the Conservative group on the city council Robert Alden with 6,147. Councillor Sandra Samuels is the first politician of African Caribbean heritage to hold the post in 200 years. Following a four-decade career working as a nurse, theatre sister and manager in the NHS, she became a councillor in 2004 and currently currently represents the Ettingshall ward for the Labour Party. In 2015, she was presented with an OBE by the Queen for services to local government and politics. SPONSORED BY https://www.instagram.com/supremeoftheuk/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/cfr_news/?hl=en

Parenting is hard enough, but parenting in a pandemic is a whole other ball game. What has your experience been like? Amina Doherty shares her experience being a momma bear for a beautiful 3 year old princess. We cover: Women moving into a different environment as a feminist act Feminism Parenting in a pandemic Being saturated Digital Divide Online Learning The broken education system Amina Doherty is a Nigerian/Antiguan feminist, Artist and women's rights advocate. As an African-Caribbean feminist and women's rights advocate, her work is centered around raising awareness for social justice through movement-building, and innovative approaches to philanthropy and grant-making. Amina's work takes many forms: art exhibitions, community programs, cultural events, philanthropic advising, and grant-making initiatives.   Quotes: "To Travel is a feminist act" "You are always becoming a feminist" "What is in your heart? … What are your politics" "I have learned the strength of my No" "What's the quality of your Yes if you Never say Yes" "I have had to get comfortable with the fact that I may be able to get through only one thing today" "Today is not tomorrow. Today is Today"   Connect: Twitter: @aminaolayiwola Twitter: @BlackfemFund https://www.equalityfund.ca/ https://www.aminadoherty.com/ https://blackfeministfund.org/   KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/    Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman    Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries    Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog

Parenting is hard enough, but parenting in a pandemic is a whole other ball game. What has your experience been like? Amina Doherty shares her experience being a momma bear for a beautiful 3 year old princess. We cover: Women moving into a different environment as a feminist act Feminism Parenting in a pandemic Being saturated Digital Divide Online Learning The broken education system Amina Doherty is a Nigerian/Antiguan feminist, Artist and women's rights advocate. As an African-Caribbean feminist and women's rights advocate, her work is centered around raising awareness for social justice through movement-building, and innovative approaches to philanthropy and grant-making. Amina's work takes many forms: art exhibitions, community programs, cultural events, philanthropic advising, and grant-making initiatives.   Quotes: “To Travel is a feminist act” “You are always becoming a feminist” “What is in your heart? … What are your politics” “I have learned the strength of my No” “What's the quality of your Yes if you Never say Yes” “I have had to get comfortable with the fact that I may be able to get through only one thing today” “Today is not tomorrow. Today is Today”   Connect: Twitter: @aminaolayiwola Twitter: @BlackfemFund https://www.equalityfund.ca/ https://www.aminadoherty.com/   https://blackfeministfund.org/   KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose   LINKS: Message Africana Woman with Chulu on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 +260978470395   Website: https://www.africanawoman.com/    Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/africanawoman    Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/africanawomanvisionaries    Africana Woman Blog: https://www.africanawoman.com/blog

In this episode topics and discussions include: African/ Caribbean students in Ukraine (4:10) Is buying designer a “bad decision” (11:18) Why do men equate their wealth to their access to women (27:05) Kanye West documentary and the lack of artistry in todays music (34:15) Scaring the hoes (59:05) Why do men police their girlfriends outfit (81:30) Answering DM's and proper curving etiquette (89:25)

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Dawn Butler is a highly committed, determined and focused Member of Parliament (MP) for Brent Central in North West London.She won't back away from a challenge. She is a fighter for justice, a fighter for equal rights.Dawn works tirelessly for the betterment of her constituents and others across the United Kingdom, walking in the footsteps of her late father who was always supporting and giving to others.She is one of six children, born and raised in East London to Jamaican parents. During her early years, she worked on a market stall and helped her family run a bakery. Dawn first became a Member of Parliament in May 2005 and later elected as the first African-Caribbean woman to become a Government Minister in the UK. She was re-elected to her parliamentary seat in 2015, receiving the largest vote swing in that election; and again in 2017, winning 73 per cent of the vote in her constituency.In this episode, the MP chats with Impacting Jamaica host Sinai Fleary about growing up in the UK and her work across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amandla and I discuss his journeys across West Africa as a journalist.    Amandla Thomas-Johnson is a London-born journalist of African-Caribbean descent based in Dakar, Senegal, covering West Africa. He has worked for Middle East Eye, the Daily Telegraph, BBC, The Guardian, Aljazeera and Channel 4 Dispatches. He is the author of Becoming Kwame Ture, a biography of the civil rights activist formerly known as Stokely Carmichael.   I.G. @TheGambian @Kultural.Renaissance Twitter: @TjAmandla @MomodouTaal

In this episode, Pragna Patel reflects on her work with Southall Black Sisters, which was established in 1979 to meet the needs of Black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women, and aims "to highlight and challenge all forms gender-related violence against women." Pragna joins FiLiA volunteer Sadia Hameed in a conversation that spans her earlier experiences to the present day, including: getting involved with the feminist, anti-racist and anti-fundamentalist struggles (and why they are interlinked), the impact of COVID-19 on black and minority women, and Southall Black Sisters' vital campaign to include migrant women in the Domestic Abuse Bill.