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Studio Noize Podcast
How It Is Made w/ ceramicist Malene Barnett

Studio Noize Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 64:20


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

Visitor Elves
EP 57 Carnival, Creativity, and Citizen-Led Change: An Inspiring Conversation with LaToyah McAllister-Jones, CEO of St Pauls Carnival and Trustee of Bristol Old Vic.

Visitor Elves

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 49:10


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.

Espresso Talk Today
Gumbo, Grits, and Gathering: Black Food is Black History

Espresso Talk Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 32:37


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.

Studio Noize Podcast
Embracing Identity w/ artist Malene Barnett

Studio Noize Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 71:21


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

Helpful Social Work Podcast
6a Dear Daughter … An exploration of the experiences of African-Caribbean women as mothers in the UK.

Helpful Social Work Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024


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.

NHS England and NHS Improvement Podcast
Podcast 3: supporting care in a sickle cell crisis

NHS England and NHS Improvement Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 53:47


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

NHS England and NHS Improvement Podcast
Podcast 3: Sickle cell in children and young people

NHS England and NHS Improvement Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 25:42


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

This is How We Create
93. How to Transform Your Creative Practice Through Crafted Kinship - Malene Barnett

This is How We Create

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 56:20


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

NHS England and NHS Improvement Podcast
Podcast 2:Digital care plans are transforming care for patients with sickle cell

NHS England and NHS Improvement Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 40:37


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

NHS England and NHS Improvement Podcast
Understanding sickle cell and the role of education

NHS England and NHS Improvement Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 37:37


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

The Manchester Weekly from The Mill
At Manchester's African and Caribbean social clubs, dominoes are both leisure and lifeline

The Manchester Weekly from The Mill

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 16:02


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.

Allen & Overy  Launch: The Careers Podcast
Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 4, Part 2: interview with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Standard Chartered Ba...

Allen & Overy Launch: The Careers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 10:41


In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls like you don't become judges'.  Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the U.K., Sandie shares her story, meaningful advice to those who feel pressured to conform within their careers, and some of her decisions along the way, including why her ‘Women in Law' portrait is captioned, ‘this is what a single mother from Balham looks like'.

Allen & Overy  Launch: The Careers Podcast
Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 4, Part 2: interview with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Standard Chartered Ba...

Allen & Overy Launch: The Careers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 10:41 Transcription Available


In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls like you don't become judges'.  Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the U.K., Sandie shares her story, meaningful advice to those who feel pressured to conform within their careers, and some of her decisions along the way, including why her ‘Women in Law' portrait is captioned, ‘this is what a single mother from Balham looks like'.

Allen & Overy  Launch: The Careers Podcast
Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 4: interview with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Standard Chartered Bank (vide...

Allen & Overy Launch: The Careers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 15:25 Transcription Available


In this episode, Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls' like you don't become judges.  Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the U.K., Sandie shares her story, meaningful advice to those who feel pressured to conform within their careers, and some of her decisions along the way, including why her ‘Women in Law' portrait is captioned, ‘this is what a single mother from Balham looks like'. 

Allen & Overy  Launch: The Careers Podcast
Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 4: interview with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Standard Chartered Bank

Allen & Overy Launch: The Careers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 15:25


In this episode, Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls like you don't become judges'.  Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the U.K., Sandie shares her story, meaningful advice to those who feel pressured to conform within their careers, and some of her decisions along the way, including why her ‘Women in Law' portrait is captioned, ‘this is what a single mother from Balham looks like'.

The Sound of Accra Podcast
From Puzzles to Legacy: Family Business & Generational Wealth with African Culture | Patrick Adom

The Sound of Accra Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 43:47


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

A Good Kind of Scary
EP 52: Kit de Waal: It's never too late to tell your story.

A Good Kind of Scary

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 46:28


I am so excited to share today's discussion with award-winning writer Kit De Waal. Kit shares what it was like growing up in Birmingham with an Irish mother and an African-Caribbean father, and the process of rewriting her story in a memoir. We discuss the struggles of being from a working-class background when pursuing a career as a writer and how a key component to wellbeing is having someone believe in you and your ambitions. We chat about the multiple ways that stories can be told aside from writing and how snobbery to this is what prevents people from ever trying. How do you find the persistence to keep going when there's no guarantee of being published? Are you willing to start over, let go of a novel that isn't working and try something new? We talk about all of the above and more in today's episode. Check out her website & books here Follow Kit on Instagram here Follow Kit on Twitter here

Race Forward Pod
Episode 40 - Unearthing the Roots of Inequities in Higher Education

Race Forward Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 20:16


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. 

Faith Brynels Insights
Season 6 ep 2: "Trailblazing Legal Ventures: Karen's Journey as a Pioneer in Law"

Faith Brynels Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 20:11


This podcast episode, Season 6 Episode 2, titled "Trailblazing Legal Ventures: Karen's Journey as a Pioneer in Law," delves deep into Karen's exceptional career as a solicitor. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the first African Caribbean woman to establish a practice in Birmingham city center. Throughout the episode, listeners gain profound insights into Karen's groundbreaking achievements, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal moments that defined her trailblazing path within the legal industry. Her unique ventures, innovations, and groundbreaking approaches have not only set her apart but potentially reshaped facets of the legal profession. Expect to hear firsthand accounts of Karen's experiences, anecdotes, and the valuable lessons she's learned along her journey. These discussions could encompass overcoming barriers, shattering stereotypes, and the significant strides she's made within the legal domain. Moreover, the episode shines a spotlight on how Karen's pioneering spirit has left an indelible mark on the legal landscape. Her story serves as inspiration, potentially motivating aspiring lawyers and entrepreneurs. Listeners can also anticipate gaining valuable advice, strategic insights, and reflections on leadership, innovation, and the evolving nature of law. Ultimately, this episode offers a captivating narrative of Karen's journey, portraying her as a trailblazer and providing invaluable takeaways for those interested in law, entrepreneurship, and leadership. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/faithbrynelsinsightsshow/message

The Plate Show
Sun, Spice, and Everything Nice!

The Plate Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 22:35


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.

Mind Your Thoughts Podcast
7 Hidden Occurrences - Stereotypes and Microaggressions - Ep1

Mind Your Thoughts Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 17:04


How do stereotypes and microaggressions deplete the self-belief of black women and men? In this episode, I will be looking at the stereotype of the Strong Black Woman and how this stereotype can cause distress to black women who may not be feeling strong and have to deal with feelings of failure due to emotional distress. I will briefly look at microaggressions around black hair and how this microaggression erodes self-belief. Click download the 7 Hidden Everyday Occurrences pdf Here's the link to the Staying Strong: Exploring experiences of managing emotional distress for African Caribbean women living in the UK Link to the Insider Today article regarding microaggression and black hair. https://www.insider.com/microaggressions-against-black-peoples-hair-stop-making-2021-3 Meet Your Host: Rose Boddie: The founder of Be Some Boddie (Life Coaching) Ltd, Rose Boddie is a Self-Belief Coach, Certified Belief Clearing Practitioner and creator of the Mindset First™ model. Rose works with individuals to create ultimate self-belief so that they can eliminate self-doubt, fear and overwhelm releasing them to discover their full potential and start building the life they have always dreamed of. Rose specialises in Mindset Mastery and using the Mindset First™ methodologies blended with psychological theory and spiritual principles in a holistic approach to achieving solid solutions and sustainable life-changing results with her clients. Rose's mission is to help individuals awaken to who they are and have an awareness of self and ultimate self-belief to face their challenges confidently and courageously. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindyourthoughtspodcast/message

Black, Educated & Broke
Atlanta African Caribbean Festival Merging Cultures Together

Black, Educated & Broke

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 26:24


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!

Social Worker Matters
Research: Cath Williams - Migration - loss - separation and Trauma

Social Worker Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 79:11


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.

360 MAG: A No-Nonsense Conversation
Osmani Garcia + Julian Marley - Summer Love

360 MAG: A No-Nonsense Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 14:14


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.

The Dr. Vibe Show
BLACK CANADA TALKING APRIL 16 EDITED mixdown

The Dr. Vibe Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 62:54


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

Thinking Allowed
Taste and Lifestyle

Thinking Allowed

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 29:03


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

Thinking Allowed
Taste and Lifestyle

Thinking Allowed

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 29:10


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

Buried Pleasures
Sex not Porn with Ricardo Scipio

Buried Pleasures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 32:56


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!

Alright, Now What?
Misogynoir and Healing Journeys

Alright, Now What?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 18:50


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

Kofi Time: The Podcast
Democracy in Africa: Then & Now | Kofi Time with Mohamed Ibn Chambas

Kofi Time: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 31:38


"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.

The More We Know Community Show with Dr. Sylvia
Episode thirty-one: Black Britain

The More We Know Community Show with Dr. Sylvia

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 59:11


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.

Black Create Connect Podcast
EP 23 - The first Black owned Lottery ft Sophia Leach

Black Create Connect Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 66:15


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 To Own The Room
18.1 Kit de Waal, Writer

How To Own The Room

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 34:14


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

The Current
King Charles should work to be an ally to communities of colour: journalist

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 10:35


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.

Cork Rules
Episode 84: Son Cubano, NYC

Cork Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 5:34


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.

CFR News & Sports
1st Black Female MP Paulette Hamilton & Sandra Samuels 1st Black Mayor in 200 Years

CFR News & Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 4:41


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

Take a Wander with Shebs
Journey Home Festival | Saqar & Den Tut

Take a Wander with Shebs

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 19:53


I spoke to two key people who run the Journey Home Festival, Saqar Ahhah Ahershu and Den Tut Rayay. We went into detail about the festival's intentions and what they hope to achieve. They told me that the objective is to bridge the gap between African Americans, African Caribbean, and African Europeans to travel to West Africa, specifically Liberia. They spoke to me about the purpose of the festival. The journey is not only to tour the cultural sites and beauty of Liberia but also to create sustainable economic actions, both for-profit and non-profit, on the ground by this group of Africans in the Diaspora that will create jobs. What they would like is for the Journey Home Festival on achieving these goals by engaging entrepreneurs, profitable businesses, Ministers, Senators, Super-Intendents, NGOs, INGOs, Non-profits and charitable organisations in the Education, Law, Real Estate, transportation and Agricultural sectors to foster relationships with their Investors and Philanthropists on the ground in Liberia. You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/ux_BWS2VTm4). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube. #journorequest #prrequest #publicrelations ... Get connected with Journey Home Festival Website https://journeyhomefestival.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journeyhomefestival/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journeyhomefestival/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JourneyHomeFest ... Stay connected with me. Website https://shebsthewanderer.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/

And Then Came Breast Cancer - A Future Dreams Podcast
Breast Cancer and Dawn Butler's Story

And Then Came Breast Cancer - A Future Dreams Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 40:27


Dawn Butler is the Labour MP for Brent Central and became the first elected African-Caribbean woman to become a government minister in the UK. Dawn arrived in Westminster via work on a market stall, a family-owned bakery ,and as a computer programmer. She also has breast cancer and was diagnosed last year, during Covid.She has decided for the very first time, to share her story with presenter Victoria Derbyshire on this podcast. It is a frank, emotional and, at times humorous account of one woman's experience with the disease.Brought to you by the Future Dreams charity, "And Then Came Breast Cancer" is for everyone whose lives have been touched by the disease. You can contact us at FutureDreams.com for help and advice and our usual presenter Victoria Derbyshire is @VicDerbyshire on Twitter and Instagram. We welcome your ideas for future episodes.If you have been touched by Breast Cancer – Future Dreams is here to help.And Then Came Breast Cancer, is a podcast series co-produced by Factory Originals and 6Foot6 Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Africana Woman with Chulu
Ep.70 Parenting in a Pandemic with Amina Doherty

Africana Woman with Chulu

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 53:00


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

Africana Woman with Chulu
Ep.70 Parenting in a Pandemic with Amina Doherty

Africana Woman with Chulu

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 53:00


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

The Relentless Diaries
Dustin Isn't Here

The Relentless Diaries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 108:27


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)

The Izora Podcast
African Caribbean Students in Ukraine

The Izora Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 7:07


Students stuck in the Ukraine- Russian crisis. For more information look up Adeola Fayehun, Naija.wifey on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ezanya-nance/message

pozcast
SE2EP14 Black Excellence in Community-Based Research: The A/C Study

pozcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 37:33


The A/C study is a comprehensive mixed methods project developed by a team of mostly black researchers and service providers. As part of the team's core values they made certain that people from ACB communities played leading roles in all aspects of the project. It was clear to the team that there was a lack of reliable data about race and ethnicity to fully understand the prevalence of HIV in African Caribbean communities in Ontario. The A/C study now has the foundational evidence to fill this gap and speak to the root causes of HIV vulnerability. Host James Watson sits down with two key members of the research team Fanta Ongoiba and Pascal Djiadeu to discuss the issues and impacts. Fanta Ongoiba is the Executive Director of Africans in Partnership Against AIDS (APAA), and a leader in the African community. She has worked in a number of capacities related to human rights and humanitarian causes, including treatment information exchange counselor at CATIE (Canada's source for information about HIV and hepatitis C) and as a community health promotion worker at the francophone center of Toronto. Pascal is a part-time assistant professor at McMaster University, in the department of health research methods evidence and impact, and a lecturer at Humber College/University of Guelph Humber. Pascal is also a research analyst and methodologist consultant at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. He teaches Applied Epidemiology in the BHSc program in the faculty of health sciences and wellness at Humber College. His research focuses on HIV implementation sciences and, health inequities and disparities.  Full episode detailsVisit the pozcast episode page on The Positive Effect website for full episode details and to learn more about the guests featured on the show. Click here for the full audio transcript.

The Dr. Vibe Show
THE DR. VIBE SHOW™: BLACK CANADA TALKING™ – January 23, 2022

The Dr. Vibe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 64:53


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 January 23, 2022 edition of Black Canada Talking™, our guest was Dr. Lisa Gunderson. Known as Dr. Lisa or DrG in her communities, Lisa is an award-winning community leader, psychologist and educator. She founded and operates One Love Consulting (OLC) which provides services to ministries, businesses, educational institutions, private/public organizations in Canada and the United States focusing on racial equity, systemic racism, anti-Black and anti-racism. A BC registered clinical counselor and an inactive licensed psychologist in California, she also provides clinical peer consults for persons working with Indigenous, Black and other racialized clients. She was elected in August 2021 to serve as VP-English for the Federal Green Party and is the first IBPoC person to hold the seat. Known as a bridger in her communities, she is very active in African-Canadian communities. Two current areas she is working with Black Youth Empowerment (BYE), an amazing group of ACB youth, on a Bystander Intervention Program for Black Youth and also working with ACB men in CSC. A former tenured US professor, she has taught in numerous universities and colleges (undergraduate and graduate) in Canada, provided key subject matter expertise to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General during the development and implementation of provincial training on fair and impartial policing. Her two most recent pieces were You Can't Be Switzerland as part of an upcoming special magazine edition called Intersections written by people who are currently incarcerated and a chapter on Black Canadians for Embracing Cultural Responsivity and Social Justice. She was part of the advisory board regarding A former liaison for the African Heritage Association of Vancouver Island to the Greater Victoria Police Diversity Advisory Committee, a member of the Planning, Transportation, and Economic Development Advisory Committee in Saanich and board member of the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Center Society. DrG lives in Victoria/Saanich, BC with her two sons and partner of 25 years. She is a first generation African-American and Canadian immigrant of Jamaican heritage. She loves movies, baking, anything basketball related, traveling, reading, and playing dominoes with family and friends. During our conversation, Dr. Gunderson talked about: – The impact of covid on African/Caribbean communities – Her debut in politics – The diversity in politics and getting black people involved – The impact politics may have on family and receiving support from family during her debut – How the media may portray a person of colour entering politics – How not having a citizenship held her back from various opportunities – Creating a campaign that spoke to underrepresented groups regardless of the outcome – Why it's important for people of colour to get involved – Interests and genuinely wanting to make a change – What the political parties need to understand You can find out more information about Dr. Gunderson via: One Love Consulting 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 Podcasts The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page

Impacting Jamaica
MP Dawn Butler: A fighter for justice. A fighter for equal rights

Impacting Jamaica

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 34:11


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.

The Wealth Conversation
Black History Month Spotlight with Lorlett Hudson

The Wealth Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 28:36


About Lorlett Hudson FRSA: Lorlett is the Founder and CEO of One Hand Can't Clap. A multi-award winning learning and development Enterprise in the UK. Operating with a purpose to transform high performing African Caribbean senior professionals into exceptional leaders who are lit by their lives and are excited by what is possible for them. She is an original thinker, a multi-award winning entrepreneur, innovator, an executive and transitional coach whose ideas have transformed the effectiveness and quality of life for many individuals and organisations. Lorlett began a journey of leadership and creativity through cultural heritage 21 years ago with an innovative use of ancient wisdom which many felt had no relevance in the contemporary, but she persevered and breathed life into The Multi-award winning Things Mama Used To Say Jamaican Proverbs cards to solve modern problems, then evolved into The What Next Leadership Programme and now The New England Vision Quests Retreat in Jamaica which reflects the ethos of that wisdom within the culture of Caribbean Heritage. Key discussion points from this episode include: · About Lorlett Hudson – 02:04 · The reasons why Lorlett is passionate about support leaders in the African Caribbean community – 02:55 · The meaning behind the name One Hand Can't Clap – 06:33 · Why Lorlett created the Things Mama Used to Say® cards – 07:33 · What Lorlett's mother used to say about wealth and money – 11:38 · Vexation money –12:42 · The New England Vision Quests Retreat – 17:36 · The What Next Leadership Programme – 19:43 · The essence of diversity and inclusion – 22:57 · Lorlett's definition of the Wealth Cornerstones – 25:40 Contact and work with Lorlett Hudson: https://www.onehandcantclap.co.uk/ Follow The Wealth Conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthconversation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthconversation/ Connect with Tsitsi at www.thewealthconversation.com

Gresham College Lectures
Restraining Police Restraint

Gresham College Lectures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 73:58


We hear too often about sudden death in adults following prolonged and often unnecessary police restraint. What do people know about the dangers of restraint and how widespread is our understanding of such deaths? This talk by Professor Leslie Thomas QC, with a panel of distinguished guests including Deborah Coles, Director of INQUEST, and Dr Nat Cary, a forensic pathologist, explores the legal implications facing the state and what steps can be taken and implemented to save more lives and have safer policing. Do these deaths disproportionately affect African Caribbean men given recent BAME stop and search statistics?A lecture by Leslie Thomas QC, Deborah Coles and Dr Nat Cary 4 MarchThe transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/police-restraintGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege

The Malcolm Effect
#19 Covering West Africa; a journalist's perspective - Amandla Thomas-Johnson

The Malcolm Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 35:16


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

FiLiA Podcasts
#115 Pragna Patel of Southall Black Sisters on Anti-Racism and Feminism

FiLiA Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 70:22


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.

The Roots of Leadership Podcast
A Star – Choosing The Other Path

The Roots of Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 17:52


Alidor Gaspar - known by his stage name A Star - has overcome a lot in his life. Growing up in the east end of London, in a community surrounded by gang violence, poverty, and crime, it may have seemed to some like Ali's path was set for him. As he explains to us, gang violence is a cycle - an endless circle of young teens being pulled into gangs, seeing their friends get hurt and even die to protect what they feel is their identity, doing what they can to fight for the block they grew up on. A mindset passed from generation to generation. Some people make it out, many don't - but what does it take for a person to re-write their path? To change the story people expect them to read from? Through his passion for grime music, and the chance to express himself through music, Ali created a better life for himself and for others. Sharing his experiences with sickle cell anaemia is a big focus - recent statistics show that only 1% of black people in the UK donate blood. For someone like Ali who needs regular blood transfusions due to his illness, having blood available is life or death. Ethnicity plays a big role in precisely matching blood to patients - 'Ro' is a blood sub-type more common in people of African/Caribbean descent, and the need for it in transfusions has increased by 75% since 2014. However, only around 2 per cent of donors have this rare sub-type. This is an eye opening and inspirational episode, which we know you will learn a lot from.