Podcasts about Windrush

The Brutalist has been one of the most talked about films of the year and taps into a rich vein of films and television that dramatise the immigrant experience. From The Godfather Part 2 to Small Axe, The Emigrants to Home and Away and An American Tail - Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode examine how filmmakers have investigated and portrayed the perils, patterns and adventure of human movement across the globe.Mark speaks to film critic Christina Newland about the history of immigrant epics in Hollywood - from Once Upon a Time in America to The Brutalist.Ellen then speaks to writer and creator of the tv series Get Millie Black, Marlon James, about his experience watching Small Axe for the first time. Ellen also talks to director Sir Steve McQueen about his anthology series Small Axe and how the films act as their own immigrant epic for the Windrush generation.Producer: Queenie Qureshi-Wales A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4

Send us a textAvoid God's wrath by joining Ben, Jonny, Adam and returning guest James Sholl, pastor of Toronto's Wellspring Worship Centre, as they ask 'why did Jesus (have to) die?' Is penal substitution just divine child abuse? Does Jürgen Moltmann's solidarity theory hold up? And most importantly, how many times can Ben say the words "lick out" before we never want a Caramel Egg again? Plus learn about Saint of the Week, Trevor Carter, the Windrush-generation communist who co-founded Notting Hill Carnival.Content warning: May contain traces of heresySupport the showEverything Bread and Rosaries does will be free for everyone forever, but it does cost money to produce so if you wish to support the show on Patreon, we'd love you forever!Music credits at this link

In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss free trade, Prince Harry, private equity regulation, and the Windrush scandal.This episode of Over The Top Under The Radar is supported by Letterbox Library.Letterbox Library is a not-for-profit bookseller. They specialise in inclusive children's books and curate themed book packs for early years and schools. All their books are selected by an expert review team. You can get 20% off any books at letterboxlibrary.com with the code OVERUNDER20 — and if you're working in policy or education, check out their curated book packs for schools and early years. These include UK Black history, gender stereotype-busting stories, and characters of colour in leading roles — selected by real-life educators.Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence, Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge and Sarah MylesVisuals by J10XJJ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Bannister on The Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, best known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever and The Doors. Jane Reed, the media executive who made Woman's Own magazine a powerful voice for its readers at a time of changing roles for women in society. Sir Torquil Norman, who used the proceeds from the sale of his successful toy business to restore the fortunes of the Roundhouse Arts Centre in London. Dr Marika Sherwood, the Hungarian-born academic who wrote groundbreaking books on the history of black people in Britain.Producer: Ed PrendevilleArchive: Desert Island Discs – Sir Torquil Norman, 12/12/2010; Marika Sherwood, interviewed by Tayo Aluko, Dec 2023; Woman's Hour, BBC, 25/02/2015; Top Gun, Paramount Pictures presents, A Tony Scott Film, A Don Simpson / Jerry Bruckheimer Production,1986; The Heaven and Earth Show, BBC 1, 16/01/2005; Top Secret!, Paramount Pictures, Kingsmere Properties, 1984; Batman Forever, Warner Bros. presents, A Tim Burton Production, A Joel Schumacher Film, Polygram Filmed Entertainment (PolyGram Pictures, produced in association with, 1995; Authors Series: Marika Sherwood, YouTube Upload by UCLA Bunch Center, 17/08/2016; Dr Marika Sherwood at Discover Black History: Beyond the Windrush, Daily Motion Upload by King Cipher Jewels, 31/08/2012; WORKING LUNCH, BC2, 11/07/2006; The Roundhouse - The People's Palace, BBC 4, 23/10/2016; The Editors, 09/07/1978; THE PERSUADERS: WOMEN'S OWN WEEKLIES, 07/01/1969; RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN ON THE THORN BIRDS, BBC1, 01/01/1984

In this episode of Visual Intonation, we dive deep into the world of Joseph Douglas Elmhirst, a filmmaker whose works explore the intricate intersections of nature, faith, and identity. Joseph's latest film 'Burnt Milk', commissioned by the 2023 Venice Biennale, serves as a visual prayer to Jamaica, capturing the spirit of the Windrush generation and their profound influence on British society. Join us as we explore how Joseph's art transcends mere storytelling and transforms into a potent meditation on the power of ritual, diaspora, and the complicated ties between memory and identity.  Through his lens, Joseph captures the vivid contrast that defines Jamaican life—evoking the beauty and harshness of the island in equal measure. With influences from the likes of Pedro Costa and Francesca Woodman, Joseph's approach to filmmaking is as much about sound as it is about vision. He draws from his cultural roots, intertwining ancestral soundscapes, such as the sounds of tree frogs from rural Jamaica, to create a rhythm that underpins his work. We'll unpack how these sonic elements, alongside his striking visuals, build an atmosphere of timelessness, offering viewers an intimate connection to his Jamaican heritage.  Joseph's journey is personal, intertwined with the story of his family—most notably his sister, Ruby Elmhirst, whose creative influence helped bring his film to the world stage. 'Burnt Milk' is not just a film, but a tribute to their shared upbringing and their mother's debut novel of the same name. We delve into the themes of motherhood and cultural heritage explored in Joseph's work, especially through the lens of the matriarchal relationships in his film 'MADA'. This project takes us on a poignant exploration of love, protection, and identity, as seen through the lives of three generations of women in rural Jamaica.  Finally, we look ahead at Joseph's future projects, including his research into spiritual transference and the personal influences that continue to shape his craft. Drawing from his deep connection to both his Jamaican roots and the broader African diaspora, Joseph is poised to continue challenging and reshaping our understanding of ritual, memory, and the power of cinematic storytelling. Tune in for an insightful conversation with one of today's most captivating voices in contemporary film.  https://www.criterionchannel.com/videos/burnt-milk  https://www.instagram.com/josephdouglaselmhirst?igsh=MTJ3NXUwMTlqYXRmYw==  https://vimeo.com/user55926319 Support the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

Send us a textI had a powerful and inspiring conversation with Nigel Best, whose journey spans over 40 years of service in Nottingham. From his beginnings as a postman to becoming a teacher and eventually working in diversity and inclusion within the Nottinghamshire Police, Nigel's story is one of transformation, mentorship, and deep community engagement. He shared how his experiences as part of the Windrush generation shaped his identity and passion for education, and how DJing taught him adaptability—skills he later used to connect with youth and support underrepresented groups. We talked about everything from youth violence and media influence to the importance of empathy, authenticity, and proactive mentorship in both policing and education. Nigel's path—from guiding young teachers to launching his own successful diversity consultancy—shows how personal growth and cultural identity can be powerful tools for change.ACCESS THE PODCAST LIBRARY & EVERY EPISODE, DEBRIEF & DOCUMENT CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

In this week's episode, we welcome legendary businessman Dennis Hamilton, a veteran entrepreneur who has successfully operated his business for over 30 years—not only in Birmingham but across the UK and with a thriving international online presence.Dennis takes us through his incredible journey, from being born in Birmingham to Windrush-generation parents, to working as a dishwasher in a popular Greek restaurant, and eventually becoming the owner of multiple stores, a warehouse, and a successful online business.Sit back and enjoy as this Birmingham Black business legend shares his inspiring story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and success.

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.

Laurie Taylor talks to Fatima Rajina, Senior Legacy in Action Research Fellow at the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, De Montfort University, Leicester, about changing perceptions of dress among British Bangladeshi Muslim men in London's East End. Why has the thobe, a garment traditionally associated with the Arab States, come to signify a universal Muslim identity? And why have Muslim men's clothing choices attracted so little scrutiny, compared to Muslim women's? Also, Teleica Kirkland, Lecturer in the Cultural and Historical Studies Department at the London College of Fashion, explores the performative elegance of the Windrush generation, whose respectable presentation was a route to seeking dignity and respect in British society. What were the limitations of using fashion as a way to gain acceptance?Producer: Jayne Egerton

The Women of Rendezvous: A Transatlantic Story of Family and Slavery (UNC Press, 2024) is a dramatic transatlantic story about five women who birthed children by the same prominent Barbados politician and enslaver. Two of the women were his wives, two he enslaved, and one was a servant in his household. All were determined to make their way in a world that vastly and differentially circumscribed their life choices. From a Barbados plantation to the center of England's empire in London, Hester Tomkyns, Frances Knights, Susannah Mingo, Elizabeth Ashcroft, and Dorothy Spendlove built remarkable lives for themselves and their children in spite of, not because of, the man who linked them together. Mining seventeenth- and eighteenth-century court records, deeds, wills, church registers, and estate inventories, Jenny Shaw centers the experiences of the women and their children, intertwining the microlevel relationships of family and the macrolevel political machinations of empire to show how white supremacy and racism developed in England and the colonies. Shaw also explores England's first slave society in North America, provides a glimpse into Black Britain long before the Windrush generation of the twentieth century, and demonstrates that England itself was a society with slaves in the early modern era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

The Women of Rendezvous: A Transatlantic Story of Family and Slavery (UNC Press, 2024) is a dramatic transatlantic story about five women who birthed children by the same prominent Barbados politician and enslaver. Two of the women were his wives, two he enslaved, and one was a servant in his household. All were determined to make their way in a world that vastly and differentially circumscribed their life choices. From a Barbados plantation to the center of England's empire in London, Hester Tomkyns, Frances Knights, Susannah Mingo, Elizabeth Ashcroft, and Dorothy Spendlove built remarkable lives for themselves and their children in spite of, not because of, the man who linked them together. Mining seventeenth- and eighteenth-century court records, deeds, wills, church registers, and estate inventories, Jenny Shaw centers the experiences of the women and their children, intertwining the microlevel relationships of family and the macrolevel political machinations of empire to show how white supremacy and racism developed in England and the colonies. Shaw also explores England's first slave society in North America, provides a glimpse into Black Britain long before the Windrush generation of the twentieth century, and demonstrates that England itself was a society with slaves in the early modern era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Women of Rendezvous: A Transatlantic Story of Family and Slavery (UNC Press, 2024) is a dramatic transatlantic story about five women who birthed children by the same prominent Barbados politician and enslaver. Two of the women were his wives, two he enslaved, and one was a servant in his household. All were determined to make their way in a world that vastly and differentially circumscribed their life choices. From a Barbados plantation to the center of England's empire in London, Hester Tomkyns, Frances Knights, Susannah Mingo, Elizabeth Ashcroft, and Dorothy Spendlove built remarkable lives for themselves and their children in spite of, not because of, the man who linked them together. Mining seventeenth- and eighteenth-century court records, deeds, wills, church registers, and estate inventories, Jenny Shaw centers the experiences of the women and their children, intertwining the microlevel relationships of family and the macrolevel political machinations of empire to show how white supremacy and racism developed in England and the colonies. Shaw also explores England's first slave society in North America, provides a glimpse into Black Britain long before the Windrush generation of the twentieth century, and demonstrates that England itself was a society with slaves in the early modern era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The Women of Rendezvous: A Transatlantic Story of Family and Slavery (UNC Press, 2024) is a dramatic transatlantic story about five women who birthed children by the same prominent Barbados politician and enslaver. Two of the women were his wives, two he enslaved, and one was a servant in his household. All were determined to make their way in a world that vastly and differentially circumscribed their life choices. From a Barbados plantation to the center of England's empire in London, Hester Tomkyns, Frances Knights, Susannah Mingo, Elizabeth Ashcroft, and Dorothy Spendlove built remarkable lives for themselves and their children in spite of, not because of, the man who linked them together. Mining seventeenth- and eighteenth-century court records, deeds, wills, church registers, and estate inventories, Jenny Shaw centers the experiences of the women and their children, intertwining the microlevel relationships of family and the macrolevel political machinations of empire to show how white supremacy and racism developed in England and the colonies. Shaw also explores England's first slave society in North America, provides a glimpse into Black Britain long before the Windrush generation of the twentieth century, and demonstrates that England itself was a society with slaves in the early modern era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/caribbean-studies

The Women of Rendezvous: A Transatlantic Story of Family and Slavery (UNC Press, 2024) is a dramatic transatlantic story about five women who birthed children by the same prominent Barbados politician and enslaver. Two of the women were his wives, two he enslaved, and one was a servant in his household. All were determined to make their way in a world that vastly and differentially circumscribed their life choices. From a Barbados plantation to the center of England's empire in London, Hester Tomkyns, Frances Knights, Susannah Mingo, Elizabeth Ashcroft, and Dorothy Spendlove built remarkable lives for themselves and their children in spite of, not because of, the man who linked them together. Mining seventeenth- and eighteenth-century court records, deeds, wills, church registers, and estate inventories, Jenny Shaw centers the experiences of the women and their children, intertwining the microlevel relationships of family and the macrolevel political machinations of empire to show how white supremacy and racism developed in England and the colonies. Shaw also explores England's first slave society in North America, provides a glimpse into Black Britain long before the Windrush generation of the twentieth century, and demonstrates that England itself was a society with slaves in the early modern era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women of Rendezvous: A Transatlantic Story of Family and Slavery (UNC Press, 2024) is a dramatic transatlantic story about five women who birthed children by the same prominent Barbados politician and enslaver. Two of the women were his wives, two he enslaved, and one was a servant in his household. All were determined to make their way in a world that vastly and differentially circumscribed their life choices. From a Barbados plantation to the center of England's empire in London, Hester Tomkyns, Frances Knights, Susannah Mingo, Elizabeth Ashcroft, and Dorothy Spendlove built remarkable lives for themselves and their children in spite of, not because of, the man who linked them together. Mining seventeenth- and eighteenth-century court records, deeds, wills, church registers, and estate inventories, Jenny Shaw centers the experiences of the women and their children, intertwining the microlevel relationships of family and the macrolevel political machinations of empire to show how white supremacy and racism developed in England and the colonies. Shaw also explores England's first slave society in North America, provides a glimpse into Black Britain long before the Windrush generation of the twentieth century, and demonstrates that England itself was a society with slaves in the early modern era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Women of Rendezvous: A Transatlantic Story of Family and Slavery (UNC Press, 2024) is a dramatic transatlantic story about five women who birthed children by the same prominent Barbados politician and enslaver. Two of the women were his wives, two he enslaved, and one was a servant in his household. All were determined to make their way in a world that vastly and differentially circumscribed their life choices. From a Barbados plantation to the center of England's empire in London, Hester Tomkyns, Frances Knights, Susannah Mingo, Elizabeth Ashcroft, and Dorothy Spendlove built remarkable lives for themselves and their children in spite of, not because of, the man who linked them together. Mining seventeenth- and eighteenth-century court records, deeds, wills, church registers, and estate inventories, Jenny Shaw centers the experiences of the women and their children, intertwining the microlevel relationships of family and the macrolevel political machinations of empire to show how white supremacy and racism developed in England and the colonies. Shaw also explores England's first slave society in North America, provides a glimpse into Black Britain long before the Windrush generation of the twentieth century, and demonstrates that England itself was a society with slaves in the early modern era.

The Women of Rendezvous: A Transatlantic Story of Family and Slavery (UNC Press, 2024) is a dramatic transatlantic story about five women who birthed children by the same prominent Barbados politician and enslaver. Two of the women were his wives, two he enslaved, and one was a servant in his household. All were determined to make their way in a world that vastly and differentially circumscribed their life choices. From a Barbados plantation to the center of England's empire in London, Hester Tomkyns, Frances Knights, Susannah Mingo, Elizabeth Ashcroft, and Dorothy Spendlove built remarkable lives for themselves and their children in spite of, not because of, the man who linked them together. Mining seventeenth- and eighteenth-century court records, deeds, wills, church registers, and estate inventories, Jenny Shaw centers the experiences of the women and their children, intertwining the microlevel relationships of family and the macrolevel political machinations of empire to show how white supremacy and racism developed in England and the colonies. Shaw also explores England's first slave society in North America, provides a glimpse into Black Britain long before the Windrush generation of the twentieth century, and demonstrates that England itself was a society with slaves in the early modern era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple that are available online with audio description too via NTatHome.com. Audio described performances included: Lynette Linton Directing Michael Abbensetts' seminal comedy, illuminating the Guyanese experience of 1970s London and the aspirations and sacrifices of the Windrush generation in ‘Alterations' 'Alterations' audio described performances - Saturday 15 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm and Friday 28 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, national Theatre's Lyttleton Theatre. Then to the return to the National Theatre of ‘Dear England', James Graham's Olivier-Award winning examination of nation and game which reflects on Gareth Southgate's final chapter as England manager. ‘Dear England' audio described performances - Saturday 12 April, 2pm, touch tour 12noon and Friday 23 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, National Theatre's Olivier Theatre.  From NTAtHome.com with audio description David recommended ‘The Hot Wing King' and ‘Dear Octopus' both available from NTAtHome.com. To find out more about the National Theatre's audio description offer and services for blind and partially sighted people do either call the NT on 020 7452 3961 or visit the NT website - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk And for more about NTatHome.com and to view many theatre productions online with audio description do visit - https://www.ntathome.com (Image shows National Theatre logo, A capital N and T in black against a white background)

Nancy Durrant and Matt Wolf join Robert Bound in the studio to discuss the best theatre shows coming to the stage in 2025, including a new production of a West End classic, a play about the experiences of the Windrush generation and a critically acclaimed performance by an Olivier award-winning actress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black British history reaches all the way back to the Roman age, so why do many people assume it began with the 20th-century Windrush generation? Author Elle Machray joins us to discuss the real Black British history that inspired their 18th-century historical novel Remember, Remember. Order a copy of Elle's book Remember, Remember. — Sign up for the Vulgar History mailing list! — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and vulgarhistory.redbubble.com (better for international shipping) — Support Vulgar History on Patreon  — Vulgar History is an affiliate of Bookshop.org, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Guilty Feminist Redux: The Windrush Generation in association with Guardian LivePresented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Dana Alexander, Katherine Viner, Amelia Gentleman, Judy Griffith and Le Gateau ChocolatRecorded 10 October 2018 at The Barbican Hall in London. First released 22 October. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. How you can help the Windrush generationhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/apr/26/how-help-windrush-generationMore about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dfdubzhttps://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120More about our guestshttps://twitter.com/yassmin_ahttps://twitter.com/comediandanahttps://twitter.com/KathVinerhttps://twitter.com/ameliagentlemanhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/judy-griffithhttps://twitter.com/LeGateauChocFor more information about this and other episodes…visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.comtweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempodlike our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeministcheck out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeministor join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPTOur new podcasts are out nowMedia Storm https://podfollow.com/media-stormAbsolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-powerCome to a live recording:Six Conversations We're Scared to Have book tour: https://www.seetickets.com/search?q=deborah+frances-whiteThank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts or Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/guiltyfeminist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Making Complaints Count, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor Annie Wakefield is joined by Bishop Dr. Desmond Jadoo MBE, Chair and director of the Windrush National Organisation. They discuss the Windrush Compensation scheme and: - our report which spotlighted common reasons people were wrongly denied compensation - his personal experiences with Windrush - the steps the Government should take in righting some of these wrongs - the role of advocacy organisations in supporting people seeking justice.

I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast today is the renowned British artist, Barbara Walker. Born in Birmingham, where she lives and works today, Walker is hailed for her intimate paintings of everyday life, and intricate drawings that not only show power dynamics in Old Master Paintings, but give voice to histories that are all too often erased. From works on paper to paintings on canvas, and large-scale charcoal wall drawings, Walker's work, no matter their scale, is full of empathy, depth, and emotion. Some tell us stories about the state of affairs in Britain, whereas others are much more personal – in the early 2000s, she made her son the subject of her work – which get to the heart of the brokenness in our society, and look at situations from both an artistic and motherly gaze. Research is at the heart of Walker's work, and she frequently goes into public archives, such as for her incredible series, Shock and Awe, which highlighted the contribution of Caribbean servicemen and women serving in the British Army from 1914 to the present day. As well as “Vanishing Point”, which so movingly – and powerfully – explores the visibility and invisibility of Black subjects in Western European collections in our museum collections. Drawing in the Black figures while obscuring the dominant white subjects, Walker encourages the viewer to consider other perspectives beyond the ones that have become the so-called ‘default' in these institutions. But she is also interested in the unknown – as she says: As she says, “I'll go into archives looking for the backstories behind events, individuals or paintings, but I never know what I'm going to find. Making art is about curiosity and it's the same in the archive – I love playing in the unknown.” Very excitingly, a major survey of her work is currently on view at the Whitworth Museum in Manchester, in including her Turner Prize nominated group of portraits, Burden of Proof, a poignant response to the Windrush Scandal – and a newly commissioned printed wallpaper inspired by the Whitworth's collection, that continues her representation of the Windrush generation. -- THIS EPISODE IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE LEVETT COLLECTION: https://www.famm.com/en/ https://www.instagram.com/famm_mougins // https://www.merrellpublishers.com/9781858947037 Follow us: Katy Hessel: @thegreatwomenartists / @katy.hessel Sound editing by Nada Smiljanic Music by Ben Wetherfield

Matthew Bannister on the versatile actor Timothy West whose roles ranged from Shakespeare to soap operas. Sir Ian McKellen pays tribute.Sir John Nott, the Conservative politician who was Defence Secretary at the time of the Falklands War.June Spencer who played the matriarch of Ambridge, Peggy Wooley. She was the last original cast member.Nadia Cattouse, who was born in what is now Belize. She signed up to serve Britain during the second world war and became a singer and advocate for the Windrush generation. Interviewee: Sir Ian McKellen Interviewee: Jeremy Howe Interviewee: Sunny Ormonde Interviewee: Sir Michael Heseltine Interviewee: Sir Hugo Swire Interviewee: Mike LindupProducer: Catherine PowellArchive used: Arena “ Theatre The Prospect Before Us” BBC Two 20th April 1977; “The Tragedy of King Richard II” 30th July 1970; “Great Canal Journeys, Bristol and North Devon” Channel 4 Director Mike Taylor October 23rd 2016; “EastEnders” BBC One 17th November 2014; “Churchill & The General” BBC Two 23rd September 1979; The Archers BBC Radio 4 3rd November 2008/ 31st July 2022; Desert Island Discs 28th February 2022; Pick of the Week 14th August 2022; American Masters Digital Archive: “Nadia Cattouse Paul Robeson Here I stand”. 27th July 1998. American Archive of Public Broadcasting; BBC Radio: “Two of a Kind: Amid The Alien Corn. “ 26th November 1963; “Angels” BBC TV 24th November 1975

Matthew Bannister onQuincy Jones, the music producer, composer and arranger who worked with artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson.Janey Godley, the comedian who used her challenging childhood and youth in Glasgow as material for her shows. Lyudmila Trut, the Russian geneticist who dedicated her life to a revolutionary – and evolutionary - experiment investigating the domestication of silver foxesDr Paul Stephenson, who led the Bristol bus boycott to end race discrimination in employment.Producer: Ed PrendevilleArchive used: Jeremy Vine : Live from Glasgow, Radio 2, 17.11.14; Janey, BBC Scotland, 14.05.24; JANEY GODLEY INTERVIEW, BBC 1 Scotland, 17.01.24; Janey Godley “The C bomb Shall We Start At The Beginning” BBC Radio Four, 01.06.23; Janey Godley Stand Up Specials, BBC Radio Four, 01.02.2023; BBC Points West, 18.07.14; BBC World Service, The Bus Boycott, 28.08.23; Windrush, BBC4, 24.06.08; Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog, BBC 2, 06.10.2010

Dr Sondra Butterworth is a visionary leader and advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Sondra's work is particularly focused on inequalities within health and social care sectors for rare disease patients and communities in the global majority (ethnic minority). As a British born black black woman, with Afro-Caribbean roots tracing back to St. Kitts, Sondra's parents moved to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. They instilled in Sondra a strong work ethic, and a sense of resilience, community empowerment, and a passion for humanitarian work. As one of the very few black Community Psychologists in the UK, Sondra brings her expertise in mixed-methods research, education, and EDI to lead groundbreaking initiatives like EDIRA (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusive Research Association) EDIRA Academy: which is an online platform for learning and networking, RCNet (RareQoL Community Network) and MELD (Minority Ethnic Leadership Development). Sondra's work has impacted countless individuals by advancing initiatives to improve health equity and address barriers to inclusion. Sondra was recently recognized with the prestigious Best DEI Social Enterprise Founder 2024 (UK) title by the Global CEO Excellence Awards, solidifying her role as a trailblazer in DEI and social enterprise leadership. This award celebrates her tireless dedication to building more inclusive frameworks within research, healthcare, and social services. RareQoL Consulting offers consultancy services to not-for-profit organizations, healthcare providers, and the pharmaceutical industry. Celebrating the ‘Doers' Event Join Us at ‘Celebrating the Doers' Event – November 7, 2025 Dr. Butterworth and EDIRA Partners will host the ‘Celebrating the Doers' event on November 7, 2025, at the University of Birmingham, UK. This event, a hallmark of EDIRA's mission, shines a spotlight on individuals and organizations that are actively driving positive change in research and social care. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with EDI professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss best practices, celebrate achievements, and network with others passionate about inclusion. For more information about Dr Sondra Butterworth and her groundbreaking work with RareQoL and EDIRA, or to attend the ‘Celebrating the Doers' event, visit EDIRA. https://rareqol.com/edira-2/ Consultancy Services Sondra's ability to understand the complex dynamics of diversity and inclusion has made her a sought-after consultant, known for her clear, actionable strategies. Whether your organization is looking to improve its EDI framework, engage in inclusive research, or develop leadership programs, Dr. Butterworth is ready to provide support that drives real, lasting change. Get in touch today to discover how her consultancy services can help your organization achieve its goals. For more details on how Dr. Sondra Butterworth can support your organization, visit https://rareqol.com/rareqol-consulting/

Omo Bello is an acclaimed French-Nigerian operatic soprano , and in this episode we are focussing on her newly-released album “African Art Song” on Somm recordings with pianist Rebeca Omordia. Many of you heard my episode this past summer with pianist and curator of the African Concert Series, Rebeca Omordia, and I'll be linking that episode below for you.   Omo talked to me about overcoming shyness and stage fright,  her childhood and university years in Lagos, Nigeria, and some of her mentors including Grace Bumbry and Thomas Quasthoff.  I was fascinated to gain insights from her life as an opera singer, and to learn about many of the composers from Africa and the African diaspora featured on this wonderful album, including Ayo Bankole, Fred Onovwerosuoke,  Ishaya Yaron, Chirstian Onyeji and Shirley Thompson .   Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on all the podcast platforms, and I've also linked the transcript to my website:  https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/omo-bello Episode with Rebeca Omordia: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/rebeca-omordia-african-pianism African Art Song album: https://somm-recordings.com/recording/african-art-song/ Omo Bello website: http://www.omobello.com/about.html Omo Bello instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omo_bello Merch store to support this series: https://www.leahroseman.com/beautiful-shirts-and-more Buy me a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Newsletter sign-up: https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter Catalog of Episodes: https://www.leahroseman.com/about Linktree Social Media: https://linktr.ee/leahroseman photo: Vincent Pontet Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:53) African Art Song album with Rebeca Omordia (09:12) Ayo Bankole (10:40) Ayo Banko's Adura fun Alafia Prayer for Peace (14:22) Ayo Bankole (17:00) Omo's childhood and university years in Lagos (32:22) Fred Onovwerosuoke, cultural context to interpret this music (39:13)  excerpt of “Ngulu” by Fred Onovwerosuoke  (40:11) the voice as instrument (44:49) other episodes you may like, and different ways to support this series (45:33) Grace Bumbry (53:44) Shirley Thompson (58:15) excerpt from  Shirley Thompson's "Psalm to Windrush” (59:44) Omo Bello Music Foundation in Nigeria (01:07:47) Ishaya Yarison (01:10:26) excerpt from Ishaya Yarison's Ku zo, mu raira waƙa  (01:11:54) Christian Onyegi, African Art Song album themes (01:15:34) Giri Giri by Christian Onyegi (01:17:31) percussionist Richard Olatunde Baker on the album, transmitting oral tradition of the music (01:20:46) challenges in music education in France (01:28:17) Thomas Quastoff, Des Knaben Wunderhorn album (01:34:21) challenges and joys of an opera singer

Send us a textWhat happens to the children who are left behind when their parents seek a new life in a distant land? This haunting question forms the heart of a conversation with author Anne Hawk, who joins us to share insights from her novel "Pages of The Sea".  Together, we unravel the stories of the Windrush generation, focusing on the emotional complexities of family separation and reunion, with a personal lens drawn from our own Caribbean roots. As we reflect on these narratives, we emphasize the necessity of amplifying Black authors' voices, ensuring their stories resonate beyond the confines of Black History Month.Anne's personal journey, marked by perseverance and unexpected twists, serves as a beacon of hope for aspiring writers. From navigating the redrafting process to the surprising turn of events leading to publication, her experience underscores the importance of self-belief and community support. Pages of the SeaAfter her mother sails from the Caribbean to England to find work, Wheeler is left with her two older sisters, three cousins and two aunts.She couldn't feel more alone. She longs for her mother to send for her as promised. Everyone tells her to just wait. But for how long?In the meantime, she has to learn to get along as best she can, exploring the island with Donelle, making kites with Bounce, following the carnival through the town. But most of all she must avoid the threat of her cousin Floyd.Set during the mid-1960s on a Caribbean Island, issues of family, migration and abandonment hang over Wheeler and her unknowable future.A story of sisterhood, family secrets, and the sacrifices of love. No novel comes as close to this heart-breaking evocation of what it's like to be a child left behind.Support the show"Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going.https://ko-fi.com/nadinemathesonDon't forget to subscribe, download and review.Follow Me:www.nadinematheson.com Threads: @nadinematheson Facebook: nadinemathesonbooksInstagram: @queennadsTikTok: @writer_nadinemathesonBlueSky: @nadinematheson.bsky.social

In this episode of Systemic, our host, Dan Kimbrough, sits with Romain Muhammad, the founder of Diversify World. Diversify World an agency dedicated to bridging diversity, equity, and inclusion gaps between the corporate world and marginalized communities. Today we discuss the power and resilience of the African diaspora. Romain has conducted extensive research on the political and cultural impact of Africans in diaspora, and he's here to share his unique perspective. We'll explore the rich tapestry of the African diaspora, challenging the often Westernized lens in which it's viewed, and delve into the UK context, where Romain highlights the resilience of the Windrush generation and the emergence of the political blackness movement. This conversation is a call to action, urging us to engage in open dialogues that foster a better global understanding and collective resistance against injustice.  Join us as we navigate the complexities of identity, home, and the enduring spirit of the African diaspora. More about Romain: Instagam -www.instagram.com/romainmuhammad_ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/romain-muhammad-diversify/ Websites - www.diversifyworld.com/  www.romainmuhammad.com    

This episode of *Mid Atlantic* brings together voices from both sides of the Atlantic to dissect political developments in the U.S. and the U.K. Host **Roifield Brown**, broadcasting from a rainy Birmingham, UK, leads a panel discussion with guests from Nevada, London, Los Angeles, and Liverpool. **Tonye Alltrade** shares her recent visit to the birthplace of democracy in Athens, reflecting on its enduring relevance. The conversation quickly pivots to U.S. politics, with an analysis of Kamala Harris's recent economic push, and a lively discussion of Trump's policies and the upcoming Waltz vs. Vance debate. Mike Donahue critiques Trump's economic misunderstanding, while Z Cohen Sanchez highlights how Harris is struggling to wrestle the narrative away from Trump's populist rhetoric.The conversation then turns to the U.K., where **Steve O'Neill** provides insight into the Labour Party Conference, and how Keir Starmer's campaign, with its message of competence over hope, contrasts with Harris's style. They also discuss the recent announcement on winter fuel payments, which sparked significant debate. Steve explains the Labour government's decision to reduce the payments, arguing that the triple lock on pensions still protects the poorest. However, **Tonye Alltrade** and others express concerns about how the policy has been received, especially its impact on pensioners who are already struggling with rising living costs. Mike Donahue adds that the political handling of the issue has been clumsy, giving the opposition an easy line of attack.The episode wraps up with a deep dive into the Windrush scandal and the slow compensation process for its victims, with **Roifield Brown** voicing his frustration over the government's lack of accountability.**Quotes:**1. "We need to make sure we have an educated populace to keep democracy going." – **Tonye Alltrade**2. "It's just when will this national nightmare [Trump] come to an end?" – **Mike Donahue**3. "Labour's campaign is all about rolling up sleeves, not hope." – **Steve O'Neill**4. "We deliberately slow-rolled this. It makes me disgusted to be British." – **Roifield Brown** on the Windrush scandal.5. "Young people can't buy homes, and one in five pensioners are millionaires. Something has to give." – **Tonye Alltrade****Further Reading:**- [Windrush scandal report overview](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/windrush-scandal-report)- [Labour Party Conference analysis](https://www.bbc.com/news/politics/labour-conference)- [Winter fuel payment policy](https://www.bbc.com/news/politics-winter-fuel-payments) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Over the Top Under the Radar, Carys and Gary discuss polling in US elections, how the media shapes narratives around conflicts in the Middle East, and the importance of learning from history. Plus!- the story of how a denied expense claim brought The Guardian's office one step closer to adopting communal pants.Support us on PATREON - to get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really mean to brand your higher self? Lesley and Brad dive into the key insights from the conversation with branding expert Nadine Hanafi. Discover how branding goes far beyond just fonts and colors, and learn how Nadine's actionable advice on personal branding can elevate your business. Tune in to find out how to present your higher self and build a brand that truly aligns with your energy and message.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Nadine's expertise in helping small business owners build standout brands.How energy and authenticity create a memorable personal brand.The importance of positioning yourself as an expert through branding.How to brand your higher self and elevate your business presence.Why a professional photo shoot can take your branding to the next level.Episode References/Links:Digital Brand KitNadine Hanafi's InstagramCambodia February 2025 RetreatOPC Flashcard WaitlistPilates Studio Growth AcceleratorOPC Winter TourBalanced Body Pilates EquipmentGirl Squad Media Website If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. DEALS! Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox Be in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar  Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedIn  Episode Transcript:Brad Crowell 0:00  You have a brand, even if you don't realize it, right? You know, you are your brand. And then you can begin to define these things and hone that stuff, and make adjustments to it. But it already exists, and now we just have to bring it out.Lesley Logan 0:13  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 0:55  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the refining convo I have with Nadine Hanafi in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to that one, go listen to it and come back and listen to this one, or listen to this one and let your podcast just play through the previous one. It's all amazing. Lesley Logan 1:10  Before we get into it, today is September 26th 2024 and it's Alpaca Day. About this day, Alpaca Day is observed on September 26th each year in the USA. Alpacas are cute, fuzzy animals that have been of help to human beings and agriculture for a super long time. These animals have unique personalities and are highly sensitive to their environment, and are most timid in temperament. Oh, okay, are these the spitters?Brad Crowell 1:33  They usually I think it's camels that spit or llamas. No, I think it's the Lesley Logan 1:39  Can you look this up? Because I swear, okay, so let me finish it, because people are waiting for you, and I'll finish it. Brad Crowell 1:45  Okay, so I literally got do Al, and then Google finished alpaca spit. So yes, they do. Lesley Logan 1:51  Yeah, I thought so. I thought I saw Brad Crowell 1:52  Not a cause for concern, but yes it's (inaudible).Lesley Logan 1:55  I saw a reel where a woman looked like she's trying to kiss the alpaca. And this is why I asked.Brad Crowell 1:59  Oh, I thought that was a llama. Lesley Logan 2:00  No, no, it was an alpaca. It was the hair and you remember that, and it like literally spit in her face, yeah, no, that was an alpaca. The llama looks like what's on my arm. So anyways, Alpaca Day raises awareness about the need for conservation of alpacas and their habitats. Human activities have affected alpacas, and like other animals, they too are struggling with the increasing human interference in their daily lives. Find out what you can do to conserve alpacas on Alpaca Day. I don't know where you go for that, so I don't know how to help you understand how you can conserve land for alpacas this day just tells you it is it. But I've also never seen alpacas in the wild, so I'm very curious, like, where in the USA alpacas are in the wild?Brad Crowell 2:39  Yeah, I don't know that. Lesley Logan 2:41  We can't help you there. Brad Crowell 2:42  So you can donate through the National Alpaca Foundation, or there are also local charities or hospitals. There's a Alpaca Research Foundation, A.R.F. or ARF for short, there is the Windrush. Donate to Windrush Alpacas.Lesley Logan 2:43  If you know where I can see alpacas in the wild I'm in. I want to know. Brad Crowell 3:02  We're gonna find out. Lesley Logan 3:03  But also, when we were on winter tour last year, we got to meet Andres the llama, and we also met some alpacas. And the alpacas were a little more timid than Andre. Andre? Andres? I think it was Andre. Brad Crowell 3:16  Andre. There are no known wild alpacas anymore. They are all domesticated farm animals now.Lesley Logan 3:21  Okay, well, that's because we took their fucking land. So.Brad Crowell 3:25  It's true. Lesley Logan 3:26  Like we did for many people, places and things, we got to be better everyone. You got to do better things. So okay, so thank you for that information. Bet you didn't know you would learn about alpacas today. Was it on your bingo card? If it was, let us know. Lesley Logan 3:39  We are literally leaving in four days before Cambodia, and unless you signed up, you're not invited. Holy alpacas, there won't be any in Cambodia. Because it's so, so sold out, and so you need to sign up for the February one, where we still have time to put you in there. Brad Crowell 3:56  That's right. Lesley Logan 3:56  Also, there's still plenty of time to buy a flight. This is kind of about when you'd buy a flight, it's like three months before, four tops, anything more than that, it's not a good deal. So you want to go to crowsnestretreats.com I have been looking at all these different temple pictures, like, just getting excited for what we're doing. And you guys, we've gone so many times, and it never gets old. Brad Crowell 4:15  Never gets old. Lesley Logan 4:15  It never gets old. It's so much fun. Brad Crowell 4:18  Mind blowing. Lesley Logan 4:18  And we have several people coming for the second time. So we've had multiple people do this, but it just keeps happening. And so we want you to come. So go to crowsnestretreats.com to snag your spot.Brad Crowell 4:29  Do it. Lesley Logan 4:29  And you can bring your friend or family member who doesn't want to do the Pilates classes or the workshops. It's totally fine. There's an option for them. Also, when I get back, somehow on my, on the retreat and everything, I've got to stay in my Pilates readiness, because when we come back, like, two weeks later, I end up in L.A. where I'm doing the photo shoot for the accessories deck, and a lot of them are really going to be totally cool to do and easy to do. And then there's the push up handles and the Guillotine. And I'm like, a little scared, so I have been readying myself for this. So you, if you are interested in the accessories deck, which is going to be like towel exercises and breath a cizer and two by four.Brad Crowell 4:39  Two by four foot corrector. Lesley Logan 4:52  Toe corrector. And also, I'm on a mission to make sure that you know how to make at least half the deck. And guess what? Shout out to Karen Fishman, who told me how you can just make the push up handles. And so we have to figure that out, because I want so the only thing you'd have to buy is the Guillotine. And so I'm really trying to make sure that most of this deck is some household things you can make, so that. Brad Crowell 5:32  My foot corrector is hard to make. Lesley Logan 5:34  No, you'd have to buy that. The toe corrector, J's favorite toe corrector was a broccoli rubber band. Brad Crowell 5:40  That's awesome. Lesley Logan 5:41  I know. He's so simple. I loved him. So you want to go to opc.me/flashcardwaitlist, opc.me/flashcardwaitlist, that's all singular, to get on that, because people on the wait list get the best deal. Brad Crowell 5:53  Yes, they do. Lesley Logan 5:53  Then, Brad, what do you have for them? Because I, clearly, am busy.Brad Crowell 5:57  I am excited to be supporting fitness business owners just like you. So if you are feeling stuck with income for your business, whether that is a small business, a medium business, or even a large business, we have worked with more than 2000 companies, whether you're renting space, you have a home studio or whatever, over the past six years, and we have come to realize that there are three main secrets, three main secrets, that help you grow your income. So if you're feeling stuck at all with your income, this is a free webinar. I'd love for you to join me. It's called the Pilates Studio Growth Accelerator. So go to prfit, prfit.biz, that's profit without the O, prfit.biz/accelerator. Sign up for free. You'll see when the next one is that I'm going to hold. I'm gonna, I'm gonna host. Come join me. We can chat, get to meet each other, and I'm gonna share these three big tips that we have boiled down after, like, I don't know, thousands of coaching calls. I mean, it's been so many years now, so, yeah, come join me. prprfit.biz/accelerator. After that. Lesley Logan 6:59  We're going on winter tour.Brad Crowell 7:01  What? We're hitting the road again. This is our most ambitious one yet. Y'all, I know I said that last year. Well, we're topping it this winter. Lesley Logan 7:08  At some point we have to stop topping it. I'm just gonna say. Brad Crowell 7:11  We'll see, we'll see. Lesley Logan 7:12  We'll see? No, at some point we say, there's the last. Brad Crowell 7:16  I would love for us to go to Europe. That kind of tops a domestic tour.Lesley Logan 7:20  Well, that, that's true, that's true. Brad Crowell 7:23  That would be really amazing.Lesley Logan 7:24  But that's a different tour. That's a different goal. I'm just saying that at some point the winter tour does not get to grow any. Brad Crowell 7:30  Yeah, this one's pretty. This one's pretty much capping it off. This is over a month and we're gonna be on the road for over a month, 24 locations that we're planning and all across the United States, mostly like along Route 40, and then all the way up to, we're literally looking at Maine right now, and then down to Miami and back through Texas to get back home. So come join us. We are definitely going to be driving to a city near you, even if you're coming like an hour or two. Come anyway. It's so much fun. We love to meet you in person. We do raffles. Balanced Body is going to be doing some raffles and stuff, all the things, and we just love it. So yeah, and it'd be awesome to meet you in person. So go to opc.me/tour, opc.me/tour.Lesley Logan 8:13  All right, before we get into Nadine's amazingness, what is our audience question about this time? Brad Crowell 8:17  We have a question from mayab487 on YouTube, she said I am 143 centimeters, often vertically challenged, which, I had to look up, is four foot eight inches and change. What Reformer Pilates machine would you recommend, especially for those who are on the smaller side of height, your recommendation is greatly appreciated.Lesley Logan 8:35  So here's the deal. There was someone who was making Reformers for like kids a long time ago, I, clearly, Maya, you are not a child. I don't know, clearly, you could be, but I'm assuming you're done growing. So there was someone doing this. I can't speak to the quality or the temperament or if it works, but there was someone. That being said, if you were teaching other people or other people are going to use this in your family, then I would suggest you get the 80-inch Contrology. I actually suggest that for all of my five footers, and you're not going to get the deep hip flexion on footwork, but there are other exercises in Pilates that will give you the deep hip flexion. Coordination will give you deep hip flexion. You can use a moon box so you can get deep hip flexion in knee stretches or in stomach massage, you can just sit at the edge like anyone else wouldn't get deep. So just because we can't get you deep hip flexion in footwork doesn't mean you're not going to get it. So the 80-inch is what I use, and that's what I would suggest you use, and what I suggest on my five feet tall. And even if someone in your life is taller than you, I'm five nine and a half, my husband is six one and we use the same Reformer. So that's what I would suggest for anyone. And honestly, like for most people, I want them all to have the 80-inch. It's nice to have an 86 if you have, like, multiple people over five ten just for a couple exercises. Every once in a while, it's really nice to do a short spine with a little bit more room, but not necessary. Not necessary. So that's what I would recommend. You can use my link, Maya, we'll put it in the show notes that will get you a discount on that Reformer or any of the Balanced Body and Contrology equipment. If you want a special color, make sure you reach out to us, though, so we can connect you with someone, because that way you'll get the special color and the discount. Brad Crowell 10:15  I was looking them up while you were talking, and I did find a 75-inch Reformer and then one that's even less than that. So they do exist. I have no idea about the brand or the company or the quality. Lesley Logan 10:26  Send me the link. Can you text me? Brad Crowell 10:27  Right now? Lesley Logan 10:28  Yeah.Brad Crowell 10:28  Yeah. Sure. That one's 190 centimeters. This one is 160 centimeters, which turns into 63 inches. So that's definitely for, you know.Lesley Logan 10:42  This is really inexpensive. That makes me nervous. I don't like ropes. I don't like ropes.Brad Crowell 10:47  Yeah, it does have ropes. Lesley Logan 10:49  Yeah? So, you know, I see this, I don't love it. I don't love it, Maya. You do you, but.Brad Crowell 10:56  She have no idea what Reformer we're actually talking about, we're referring to in this conversation. Lesley Logan 11:00  Well, I can't, I don't want to put the name out, because I'm clearly saying I don't like it. So. Brad Crowell 11:03  Well, anyway, I'm with you on that. Totally with you on that. So the 80-inch, aside from the deep inflection on footwork, the 80-inch should, will still be beneficial? Lesley Logan 11:13  Yeah, because you can use a moon box or yoga blocks for some things, and if you're an OPC member, I can literally tell you where to put your feet, where to put your body, so you can use it. It's totally, perfectly fine, and so that's what I recommend.Brad Crowell 11:24  Maya, great question. Thanks so much for writing in. If you have a question, you can ask it on YouTube, you can ping us on Instagram, or you can text us at 310-905-5534. Stick around. We are going to get nerdy about Nadine Hanafi's interview in just a minute. Brad Crowell 11:42  All right, now, let's talk about Nadine Hanafi. Nadine is a branding expert and the CEO of Digital Brand Kit, the world's first full-stack branding company. With over 10 years of experience, Nadine specializes in helping personal brands elevate their visual identity and confidence through innovative brand strategies. Her first business, We are Visual, established her expertise in presentation design. She works with TED speakers and bestselling authors, and now today, she's working with small business owners like us, like you. Lesley Logan 12:13  Yeah, she's super cool. One of the things that I love, that she said is that branding is energy. It's definitely not just your colors or your fonts and your website, it's that your branding encompasses the messaging and the voice and visuals, the overall presentation. So you can, like, focus on your fonts, and you can pick some beautiful colors, but the consistency and the energy that you bring and the way that you talk about things, and even the words that you use, and all of that, that is, it's all of it. It's like when certain people walk into the room, we went to this in the last episode, like charisma, it's the energy of the person that just walked in. And it encompasses, yes, their outfit and what they're saying and how they're standing and what they're doing and how they talk to you, it's all of that. So, I really appreciate that because I really think people just said, oh, I can't start my business until I have a logo and I have this. It's like you can start sooner than that, and your branding is already starting before you pick any of those things.Brad Crowell 13:09  That's right. I mean, you have a brand, even if you don't realize it. Right? You know, you are your brand. And then you can begin to define these things and hone that, that stuff, and make adjustments to it, but it already exists, and now we just have to bring it out. Lesley Logan 13:22  Well and also, like, one of my favorite things that anyone's ever said about me is, like, why you're the same in person as you are online. I'm like, yeah, because it's the energy that I bring is not made up. It's not forced. It is in everything that we do. What did you love? Brad Crowell 13:36  She said seven or eight years ago, the online business world was less saturated, and entrepreneurs could succeed with messy, unpolished content. There was less competition, fewer experts sharing valuable insights. Today, the online space is definitely more crowded, especially with business coaching, with many individuals, some knowledgeable, and others not, trying to sell and teach. And so definitely your branding and the presentation that you are, you have, plus all the things that Lesley was just mentioning, you will use those things to grab people's attention. And she said, if you're somebody who actually knows what you're talking about, you owe it to yourself to brand yourself as the expert that you are, and to make that brand, that, the whole thing, cohesive. So it is helpful to be, it's important to be intentional about your branding as you're going, as you're beginning to see your business taking shape. But I do agree with what you said just a minute ago, that you don't need it. You won't even know your brand when you first get started to be honest, y'all, it took a long time for us to like, figure out how we, you know, saw ourselves being and acting in the space. Because it's not just colors and text fonts. It is the energy you bring to the table. It is the transformation that you're creating for people. It is the language that you use, your posture, and those things aren't very clear right away.Lesley Logan 14:58  Yeah. Yeah. That is just, you kind of have to grow into it. Brad Crowell 15:01  Yeah, yeah, I love it, but that's where Nadine's saying she can help you grow into it. So, I love that. Lesley Logan 15:05  She can, we have a special link for that. Brad Crowell 15:07  Yeah, yeah, we do. All right, stick around. We'll be right back with some Be It Action Items. Brad Crowell 15:12  All right, let's finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. Say with me, what bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Nadine Hanafi? Lesley Logan 15:21  I love how you always ask that, and I've never said it with you. I'm like, you must be talking to them.Brad Crowell 15:27  I'm talking to everybody who's listening. Lesley Logan 15:28  Yeah, it's not me, apparently. Brad Crowell 15:30  Yeah, yeah, no, no. She said brand your higher self. Lesley Logan 15:34  That's a be it till you see it right there. Brad Crowell 15:36  That's be it till you see it. Brand your higher self. When it comes to branding, there's a way to show up as the next version of yourself. So even though you may be who you are this moment, it might not be where you see yourself down the road. So you can definitely create the branding for where you're going, and that will help you act the part and to grow into those shoes. And I do, I do agree that is really it's a, be it action item, if there ever was one. Specifically, one of the things I know you've mentioned on previous pods is like, what would a 10-figure business owner do in this situation? What would a seven-figure business owner do in this situation? Right? That is the same concept here, except we're talking about branding instead of, you know, decision making. Which, they go together. She said make them want to meet you and learn from you and create that attractive energy with your branding. So, love that. What about you? Lesley Logan 15:42  Of course, I love this one. Book a professional photo shoot. Book a professional brand photo shoot and actually do it properly. So we talked about this, and she actually has, like, a blog post about this. But when Monica and I do photo shoots, you guys, Monica and I are like, two little hummingbirds that, like, run around all the time until photo shoot time. And then it is like, which brand, what photos we need. Like, here's the list. It's like, oh, headshot, here, this here. And like, I look at the list. She looks at the list. We have the clothes put out the night before everything is ready to go. So it's just, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom. And she said, you want 50 solid shots. At least.Brad Crowell 16:29  We have a full-blown checklist of the photos that we know we want to take before it even starts. Lesley Logan 17:07  Yeah, yeah, yeah. Brad Crowell 17:08  So yeah, we'll go in with, like, all right, we got 100 we want to hit, go. Lesley Logan 17:12  Yeah. And we do an annual shoot. So if you've never had any shots, like, photo shoots done for your business, you might have to do a couple a year or a few a year to, like, get. Brad Crowell 17:22  I think the first year we did three. Lesley Logan 17:23  Three. So really build the library up, you know? So now we can go down to like, one a year, and we pretty much do a two-hour shoots. We could just, like, it's almost like two shoots at one time, but we have a checklist, because you will forget or you'll get distracted. I mean, I will, I literally saved this one checklist. I was like, hey, babe, I just need a few shots in this outfit for my birthday invitations. Thank God it was at the end, because I think we did 50 shots just in that. Brad Crowell 17:48  I remember which one you're talking about. Lesley Logan 17:49  I was like, I was like, oh, let's add this. Let's add this. Oh yeah. So you want to stay on, you want to stay on. And also, like, may, I also suggest you have a third person there to help with the checklist. Hey, did you get this one? Hey, do you get this one? Because while you're changing clothes, they can be talking to the photographer and making sure you got the different shots. Also, you need someone there to make sure that your shirt's tucked in or not tucked in, or. Brad Crowell 18:09  Yeah, because the photographer is they're definitely trying to look at everything, but as having another set of eyes to be like. Lesley Logan 18:15  Do you remember when, so this is, photographers are amazing. And I'm not throwing one under the bus, because I've used a lot of photographers, and I've been like, how they not catch this? They're so focused on the lighting and the shot and how good you look. We did a bunch of shoots with the deck upside down. Brad Crowell 18:28  Oh, did we?Lesley Logan 18:29  Oh yeah. Brad Crowell 18:30  Well, I missed that.Lesley Logan 18:30  We had to Photoshop the cover of the deck on correctly.Brad Crowell 18:35  I didn't even know that.Lesley Logan 18:36  Oh yeah, no, there's a bunch. Brad Crowell 18:37  That is really hilarious. Lesley Logan 18:39  You guys, go book your shoot. Brad Crowell 18:41  Yeah, yeah. Get yourself a shoot. It's worth. It's worth doing a photo shoot. Lesley Logan 18:44  And of course, we recommend Monica. She's been on the show before. We've had two episodes with her, so you can listen to her and check her out. She has pop-ups everywhere, you can go to L.A. if you want. But she does do pop-ups at a lot of places. Brad Crowell 18:53  Having professionally done shots will make you excited to use them. Lesley Logan 18:57  And make sure they're a branding photographer, and not a family photographer. They're very different things. Brad Crowell 19:02  We're not doing headshots here. That's not what we're talking about. Lesley Logan 19:05  Yeah, I'm Lesley Logan.Brad Crowell 19:06  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 19:07  You're fucking amazing. You are.Brad Crowell 19:08  Yeah, thanks for being here. Lesley Logan 19:09  And we're so grateful for you. We love that you listen. Please leave us a review. If you could leave us a review that really helps the show continue to go and show this to a friend. One friend. Just pick one friend who's like, trying to kick their business off the ground. They're stuck on the logo, send them this and until next time, Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 19:24  Bye for now. Lesley Logan 19:26  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod. pod.Brad Crowell 20:09  It's written, filmed and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 20:14  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 20:18  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 20:25  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals. Brad Crowell 20:28  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally, to Meredith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Diane Abbott is a force of nature - and she needs to be, with so much vitriol directed towards her. She has weathered decades of racist and sexist abuse but has still blazed a trail through British politics as the first ever Black female MP. Not for nothing is she now known as ‘Mother of the House'. We talk about why some people (*cough* white, privately educated men in politics *cough*) are given multiple opportunities to fail upwards, while others aren't and how she's always felt the need to prove herself. We also discuss how, as the child of two Windrush generation parents, she had to stand up to her teachers in school when they told her Cambridge University ‘wasn't for her' and how she felt she failed in her degree. We chat about political failure in leadership and general elections, drinking Mojitos on public transport, anti-semitism and why she's never had a ‘nice chat' with Keir Starmer. Plus: dating ex-boyfriend Jeremy Corbyn (warning: involves much tinkering with socialist motorbikes). Have something to share of your own? I'd love to hear from you! Click here to get in touch: howtofailpod.com  Production & Post Production Manager: Lily Hambly    Studio and Mix Engineer: Gulliver Tickell and Josh Gibbs Senior Producer: Selina Ream Executive Producer: Carly Maile Head of Marketing: Kieran Lancini How to Fail is an Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production.   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daisy Johnson is a multi-award-winning short story writer whose debut novel Everything Under was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.In The Stranger she weaves a gentle romantic story beginning with an unusual flatshare to save money, then twists it into a suspenseful thriller all in the space of 14 minutes - read by Saffron Coomber.Saffron Coomber has recently starred in Sir Lenny Henry's Windrush drama Three Little Birds, was in Small Axe by Steve McQueen, and made her West End debut as Shakespeare's muse in Emilia by Morgan Lloyd MalcolmWritten by Daisy Johnson Read by Saffron Coomber Produced by Allegra McIlroy

The final report into the Grenfell Tragedy revealed that all 72 deaths were avoidable. Successive governments ignored warnings about the safety of tower block cladding, while the Department for Communities and Local government had embraced deregulation that weakened protections for residents. This comes after the Hillsborough Tragedy, the infected blood scandal, Windrush, and the the Post Office Horizon fiasco, which all led to official apologies. How can we prevent similar stories in future? Adrian Goldberg talks to Michael Mansfield KC a barrister who represented families at the Grenfell Inquiry and most of the victims of the Hillsborough Inquests.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scotland's first Black Professor, Sir Geoff Palmer, joins me in conversation about his personal experiences as part of the Windrush generation in UK history. Sir Palmer is also a leading intellectual on the history of Scotland's involvement in the slave trade.

"The honesty of my music and poetry comes from church." The South London artist discusses his turn away from religion and his love of sound systems as the city celebrates 56 years of Notting Hill Carnival. The annual Caribbean street parade Notting Hill Carnival has taken place in London since 1966 to celebrate the influx of immigrants brought to the UK during Windrush. Carnival is a celebration of the rich and multifaceted artistic heritage that came with them, especially in the form of Afro-Caribbean music, dance and sound system culture. The South London-born poet, producer and NTS Radio host James Massiah is one of a generation of musicians who has been influenced by the city's Afro-Caribbean cultural legacy. In this interview, he talks to Errol Anderson of the South London-based curatorial platform Touching Bass about his connection to London's sound systems and his own artistic evolution. His output centres around hedonism and what he calls "joyful living"—a reaction to the church community he grew up in. Many of the lyrics on his most recent EPs, like True Romance, paint a picture of drugs, partying, sex, addiction and heartbreak (he's even gone on to name his recurring poetry night Adult Entertainment). Music, he reflects, has provided a powerful and cathartic means to express himself and open up. In his youth, Massiah wasn't just shaped by his church, he says, but by the Afro-Caribbean genres circulating through his neighborhood: '80s funk, raga, garage, grime and a form of Jamaican dancehall called Yardie. Later, as he was exposed to popular rock and house music, he took the sensibilities he heard in pop acts like Fleetwood Mac and applied them to a Caribbean musical framework. His sound palette is an uncanny amalgamation of Stevie Nicks' ethereal voice with the stylings of soca—a sub-genre that fuses calypso, reggae and Caribbean zouk. Listen to the episode in full.

The annual Caribbean street parade Notting Hill Carnival has taken place in London since 1966 to celebrate the influx of immigrants brought to the UK during Windrush. Carnival is a celebration of the rich and multifaceted artistic heritage that came with them, especially in the form of Afro-Caribbean music, dance and sound system culture. The South London-born poet, producer and NTS Radio host James Massiah is one of a generation of musicians who has been influenced by the city's Afro-Caribbean cultural legacy. In this interview, he talks to Errol Anderson of the South London-based curatorial platform Touching Bass about his connection to London's sound systems and his own artistic evolution. His output centres around hedonism and what he calls "joyful living"—a reaction to the church community he grew up in. Many of the lyrics on his most recent EPs, like True Romance, paint a picture of drugs, partying, sex, addiction and heartbreak (he's even gone on to name his recurring poetry night Adult Entertainment). Music, he reflects, has provided a powerful and cathartic means to express himself and open up. In his youth, Massiah wasn't just shaped by his church, he says, but by the Afro-Caribbean genres circulating through his neighborhood: '80s funk, raga, garage, grime and a form of Jamaican dancehall called Yardie. Later, as he was exposed to popular rock and house music, he took the sensibilities he heard in pop acts like Fleetwood Mac and applied them to a Caribbean musical framework. His sound palette is an uncanny amalgamation of Stevie Nicks' ethereal voice with the stylings of soca—a sub-genre that fuses calypso, reggae and Caribbean zouk. Listen to the episode in full.

Sun, Aug 11 8:04 PM → 8:56 PM Working fire on windrush Radio Systems: - Monroe and Ontario Counties, New York State P25 Phase 2 Digital Trunk System

Fr Calvin Robinson returns to Hearts of Oak to reflect on recent events in the UK, emphasising the importance of unity and common sense discussions amidst rising anger and protests. Calvin discusses the role of media in shaping narratives and advocates for accurate reporting. He stresses the need for righteous indignation without violence and raises concerns about the government's response to current issues. Fr Calvin highlights patriotism, British identity, challenges of mass immigration, and the role of churches in addressing spiritual needs. Encouraging critical thinking and spiritual awareness, he urges prayer, reflection, and deeper faith connections in facing societal challenges. The Rev'd Fr Calvin Robinson is a political adviser, TV anchor, radio presenter, conservative commentator and parish priest. A priest with Old Catholic orders, serving in an Anglican parish. Founding member of the Anglo-Catholic confraternity, Brotherhood of the Holy Trinity. Connect with Calvin... X/TWITTER         x.com/calvinrobinson SUBSTACK         calvinrobinson.com/ FOX & FATHER   x.com/media_reclaim                             youtube.com/c/ReclaimTheMedia_ Interview recorded  5.8.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER        x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE            heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS        heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA  heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP                  heartsofoak.org/shop/ Transcript (Hearts of Oak) And hello, hearts of oak. I am delighted to have a good friend of ours, and that is Father Calvin Robinson. Calvin, thank you so much for your time today, as always. (Fr Calvin Robinson) Peter, it is always a pleasure. thanks for having me on. Although, the thing is, we're pre-recording this, so by the time this goes up, the country might not even still be here. It could be, we could be both in the States by then. Who knows what happens by Thursday? Or locked up. But there's literally so much to discuss. And you and I both talked prior to recording this about the interest in the US of what is happening here. And lots of media slots for both of us on the US side as they see what is happening. Happening but over the last week from last Monday from the individual I will get into that actually stabbing three girls killing them and a number of others being severely I think there was about 11 who were injured in that we have seen since last Tuesday a rise of individuals, very angry at what has been happening and there's lots of point of conversation in this. But can I ask you just first generally what have your thoughts been um as a brit living here what is happening over the last week in the UK. That's a big opening question. I don't feel safe. I just today as we're recording this moved out of Cambridge moved over to Oxford and on the way I was thinking I don't feel safe. I don't want to go into London. I don't want to go into the city. I don't want to be around where there are big gatherings of people I don't feel like I'm safe. Now I shouldn't feel like that in my own country. Why do I feel like that? Well, there's a two-pronged approach here. On the one hand the prime minister seems to be stoking the flames he's doing everything he can to make things worse it's bizarre. I've never seen anything like it. Every single press statement he releases or at least has released over the last few days has been: this is all a fault of of the far right and the agitators online, and he's basically pointed fingers at Tommy Robinson, Nigel Farage, you, me, and people who are pointing out the problem. But this has been the problem; these are we're problem a lot here, but the problem all along has been that people who point out the problem are perceived as the problem rather than the problem itself. So, you on the one hand we've got the government saying things like we're going to clamp down on these these far-right thugs. We are the far-right thugs and their online agitators for all that's us. And then on the other hand we've got the Muhammadans out there with the machetes and the planks of wood beating Britain's left right and centre, and so I don't know if I'm going to get arrested by the state or beat to death by a Muhammadan. What, so how do you, because you have a responsibility as someone who is a high profile individual in the media, and I feel I have a responsibility of someone who's less high profile in the media than yourself. But we have responsibility to discuss what is happening and not to throw petrol on the fire, but to have a conversation of what is happening to bring some common sense, but not to ramp up for the sense of clickbait which I think is a danger in the media. So how do you; you've got a a number of different hats. Let's stick your media hat on, how do you see it in terms of media? Well, we do have to report on events, we have to cover the events of course, we don't have to we have to not stoke the events, but my my personal message is be angry. We should be angry. We should have righteous indignation, but we should not be violent. We as brits are not violent we're civilized people and actually we want to protect our country. The reason we're angry is because we feel the establishment is disconnected from us, working against us, and have imported a hostile force who hates us and want to kill us and replace us. And so we're angry on two fronts, but we're angry because the other people are violent, not because we're violent. So, we don't meet violence with violence. And so my message over this past few days has been, do not resort to violence. Because actually, I think we're being stirred up for a reason. I honestly believe the government cannot be this incompetent they must be riling people up in order to clamp down on our freedoms we're already seeing, you know, there was a conflict of interest in the media this week. Where we had former minister Ed Balls on Good Morning Britain interviewing his wife Yvette Cooper who happens to be the home secretary. Having a very cordial conversation about clamping down on Twitter and clearly Twitter is the only free speech platform we have left, you know, we've got rumble in the video space, but in social media space we've only got Twitter. So, if they clamp on twitter they control the narrative and all they have to do to clamp down on Twitter is say; well these these riots are being stirred up by by Peter and Calvin and Tommy and Nigel therefore we've got to stop them talking. The prime minister was lost a question by the media again as we record today should Tommy Robinson and Andrew Tate be allowed on social media. Should they be allowed on social? Should they be allowed to have a voice? It's absolutely crazy the conversations that are being had right now and so of course the far left who think themselves to be reasonable centrists are saying well no of course they shouldn't we should stop all these people. These people are the problem, but they will even if they do manage to censor us they will never realize that we are just highlighting the problem. We are not the problem itself, the problem is still festering. Those people out with the sticks and machetes are not your everyday ordinary common British folk. So, the problem for our war room posse and our US audience who may not get what's happening is that last Monday, three girls were murdered and many others were injured at, I think, a Taylor Swift kind of concert event in a school. And this individual has now been arrested. Details put out. And but it's so that's the situation we find ourselves in to this event, which seems to have been the spark that has angered people. Why have people been angered at that? Is it the event? Is it the response? Is the media? How has that been the spark that set off this anger that we've seen across the UK, even to Northern Ireland, which surprises me? When you have the nationalists and the Republicans, the Protestants and the Catholics, Irish flag and Northern Irish flag together, I don't think I've ever seen that in all my time. So, it's been something that's unified people. What has it been about this event that's actually unified people and got them angry? First of all that unity is great to see. This is... So, God takes bad things and turns them into good. He takes evil events and works them for good. That's what we're seeing here; the Catholics and the Protestants marching arm by arm in arm side by side. I honestly have never thought I'd see the day in Northern Ireland that's amazing, but it's coming from and you're right this this one incident is a spark, but it's almost a catalyst. It didn't start the whole thing. You know, we saw riots in Leeds and in Whitechapel before this incident as well. So, it's been stirring up for a while. And actually, the three girls, Alice, Elsie, and Bebe, were –, It destroys us. It breaks our hearts. As Brits, we take the lives of innocents and the vulnerable seriously, and we believe in the sanctity of life, and we want to protect the vulnerable and the innocent. So, when three girls are murdered viciously for no reason, it's horrible and it destroys us. And so, of course, it's going to be a catalyst. But the problem is that the media and the establishment try to cover it up, as they always do. So, it's not just saying that this is who the perpetrator was, this is what he believed in, this is why he did it. They say well let's talk about this, and that instead, let's talk about this, and that it's like distraction projection, distraction projection, and people see through it people aren't stupid. And when they release pictures of of the perpetrator as a seven-year-old or 11-year-old or something to make him look cutesy and and to make you empathize when... People don't start to empathize with him. They don't start to think: okay the perpetrator is actually the victim. What they think is, why? Why are you peddling this? This was a fully grown 17-year-old chap who killed these girls. He does not look like that. What message are you trying to tell us? That we should feel sorry for the boy over the girls? And so people have had enough of the media manipulating them and the establishment manipulating them, and that the police never release the reports, and not just in this stepping, but continually. We never get the manifestos. We never get the motivations. And so people have said enough is enough. And this is why they're sick and tired of it all. This is why they got out and started protesting. But of course, with any protest, there are always false flags. And there are always people trying to capitalize on these events and try to make it look worse than it is. And so it's been incredibly disappointing to hear our own government try and paint all these ordinary, upset, frustrated Britons as far-right thugs. There's no far-right in this country. We'd know if there was a far-right. We would have seen them long ago when when we're needed, but the problem is just to paint ordinary people as far right, demonizes them and paints paints the frustrated as the bad guys. I'm beginning to get at a loss for words, because it's when the establishment is against you to that degree, when the media and the politicians are colluding together. What outlet do we have other than public civil disorder order and this is why people are out in the streets. Hearts of Oak: Well, it is, because Alice - nine-year-old girl, and Bebe was six year old, Elsie - seven, these are children, they do not choose to be involved in some fight, in some war, that we have in the UK and of course eight other children and sustained knife wounds on that and you're right. The shocking thing was the media putting the picture of Axel, and I can't pronounce his surname, I don't have in front of me, Radha Kubane, his parents from Rwanda. He was born here in Wales so he's Welsh and that whole conversation of the media seemingly trying to hide to say this was a Welsh child, a Welsh boy, Welsh kid had carried this out, but actually there's a wider picture and it's not just on this individual. It's a wider conversation, but it seems to be that at every turn the media have tried to fall over themselves to make sure and give a narrative that fits in with the government narrative, similar to what we've seen in Covid tyranny I guess. For the sake of diversity. Yeah, a rush to follow that so have you seen that kind of the media falling over themselves as someone in the media, someone who was on GB News, now with Lotus Eaters, wonderful Lotus Eaters. But as someone in the media, how do you see that as the media rushing, falling over themselves to hide a story instead of expose a wrongdoing? Well, this is why we started GB News. This is why we got involved in our project to offer an alternative voice. It hasn't worked out. It has become as controlled as the rest. But the problem was we saw everywhere else you looked, there's a controlled narrative. and people, it's not even always controlled, it's that people subscribe to this narrative. So, lots of people who work at the BBC, for example, or The Guardian or The Telegraph, they are on board with we must protect diversity, everything for the sake of diversity. And so when they discover that the perp may be of a different ethnicity maybe of a foreign nationality or his parents maybe with foreign nationality they have to cover it up they have to disguise it, because they want people to think it's because of that. And maybe in this instant it wasn't because of that maybe it wasn't anything to do with his ethnicity or his culture or his parents nationality. Maybe it had maybe had nothing to do with it whatsoever, but the fact that they tried to hide it makes us suspicious, because quite often it does have something to do with it. Quite as often the attacks are because there are Muhammadans in this country who hate us. Hate our way of life. Want would love to have sharia here, would love to have the Islamic law, would love for this to be an Islamic caliphate, and so do want to harm us. Most of our terrorist incidents in this country are from the Mohammedan ideology. And so when they cover it up, what they're doing is they're becoming complicit. We've seen this for years now, decades now, with the Pakistani Muslim rape gangs, where we saw Pakistani Muslims, as part of their culture, not seeing white British girls as the same or as equal or as even a person. In our tradition, we'd see them as made in the image of God. In their tradition they see them as lesser than. And so they've been grooming and raping these young girls for years, but have been covered up by the councillors, by the police, by the MPs, by our government. All for the sake of diversity, and this is exactly this is the same pattern day in day out with anything that involves anyone that may be at least slightly brown. We've got to move past if we truly want to be a multicultural society and I don't, but if people on the left say we want to become a multicultural society, then we have to get to a stage where actually we can have discussions about ethnicity, about culture, about religion, without being shut down or being accused of being a racist, a bigot, or far-right. And we're not there. We are clearly not there. Multiculturalism is not working, and diversity isn't our strength. Diversity is our Achilles heel. Diversity is the thing that is causing a lot of these issues and a lot of this polarisation, these riots that we're seeing, these protests that we're seeing, all for the sake of diversity. And of course, here's the individual who's going to be tried in January. We'll discuss why they don't have 24-hour courts to actually deal with that trial, because I think justice has to be done swiftly and not held over for months and months. And we've seen this delay in the grooming gangs, where some of them take a year to actually carry out, and it's irrespective of that the individual is held in custody. Actually, you need justice to be done, and to be done swiftly. But I'm glad that Keir Starmer suddenly found out that he can deal with these individuals quickly, but the individual Axel is his parents from Rwanda, Christian country, but 55 percent Christian minority, Muslim, but to me that the issue separately is people fitting into this country. That's the first thing, but secondly it is and whether or not this individual will find out, whether or not Axel was caught up in Islamic ideology or Muhammadism. I've talked to many church leaders and they've said they are losing many young people to Islam because it comes across as a strong muscular, confident faith. Where Christianity comes across as weak, pathetic, and liberal. So, young people want to have that confidence as an individual and Islam seems to have that. Christianity doesn't have that, so that's a conversation I want to have with you in a little bit. But that whole thing of people coming from abroad and just fitting in to the country, and what actually means being part of this country. And we don't seem to have that conversation of people when they step here. And that seems to be massively lacking in helping people actually know what it means to be British. That is the key. That's what we've been missing for all these years. At the start of all of this mass immigration, which we have for decades now, that really took off in 1997 under Tony Blair. We should have said, look, if we're going to have people coming here, we've got to understand who we are and what we're about before we take on board anyone else's values or cultures. Us and we should have said, look this is this is what it means to be British: the English language the Christian faith. Faith, hope and love as values and stretched it out from there, but we couldn't even when the Tories got into power they were like, what are British values? Democracy, the rule of law. It's like these secular nonsense, that's not who we are as a people. And so we should have described it and outlined it from the beginning and then said we're going to have assimilation for the people that do come over to Britain. They assimilate into our culture into our faith, into our way of life. And that's how we bring people together. That's how we have unity. That's how you have true diversity, actually, under unity. If we all said, look, this is a monarchy, a constitutional monarchy, a democracy. And so under our flag, under our king or queen at the time, then that's how we unite. But people who do not like that we are a constitutional monarchy, do not like that we're a democracy, do not like our flag, do not like our values they should not be an allowed entry. But it's too late for that they've been allowed in, and so now we have these conflicting ideologies these conflicting cultures that do not get on. And never will get on, because people swear allegiance to to something else or someone else before us, and it's the great test. It always has been the test, now it's the Muhammadans, and now it's the fact that the Islamic faith comes before everything including Great Britain. But even before then, even when we had mass Pakistani immigration; even before that when my family came over, we had the mass Caribbean immigration. It was still, the easy test is when the cricket's on, who do you support? I mean, you laugh, but it's true. That you can tell someone's agenda and someone's allegiances by who they'll support. No, completely. And I was, I mean, today we've seen, or maybe yesterday, today, I mean, the days blur into one, but we've seen Keir Stammer, who sadly, please pray for us, all the war in Posse, we have Keir Stammer as our PM for the next five years. But he was giving his well he was giving a statement and what he would do the far right have nowhere to hide. We will come and find you they'll regret your actions. I think someone posted a video of Keir stammer when making statements on the BLM rats in 2020 after George Floyd had a drugs overdose and the difference in then it didn't seem to be we will come and find you and target you it's seemingly leniency on one side and aggression on the other. I don't know if you've seen that or want to speak into that. Peter, are you suggesting that there's some kind of two tiers to Kier? I love that he's getting known as two-tier Kier now by the way, because it's really exposing him for who he is. You're right. Absolutely, there's a different approach to to different demographics and if anyone brown is involved it's like you know, soft gloves, kiddie gloves. And then if anyone, white or British is involved or Christian is involved, then it's, we will find you and we will get you. It's like, whoa, how did it go from Care Bears to Stormtroopers? Where's the in-between? Where's the policing without fear or favour that we knew and loved? This is, I mean, we introduced policing to the rest of the world, pretty much from our standards. And that's all gone. Our police forces have been corrupted with liberalism as well as this diversity above all. If it's black lives matter, if it's Muhammadansm, if it's something that's seen as approved by the narrative then they get away with it. If it's the default if it's white British Christians then they're stumped down upon. So, what is that is that is that meaning that we treat people differently based on their ethnicity and their religion, if so then that's racist discrimination and that's essentially what our police forces and our government is getting up to. It's racial discrimination and or religious discrimination at the moment. We have the equalities act for that purpose to make sure that everyone is treated say equally under the law and that's always been our way. We strive for equal opportunities not equal outcomes. We profess to live in a meritocracy where anyone can become anything as long as they work hard enough, it doesn't matter your race or your religion in this liberal democracy. I mean it's not the way I would have it that's the way we've been told it's supposed to be and it's notworking anymore. How do you bounce up? Because, I come with this from someone born in Northern Ireland and living in London. So, I've got that Northern Irish mix, which is extremely proud and strong and sectarian, which is good and bad. And then finding myself in London, which isn't England, as Lozza has told us. But you also come from that mixed side of having a Caribbean background, English background. How do you see that diverse? Because I've kind of been in one way perplexed living in England, having a strong identity from Northern Ireland and realizing that English people don't necessarily have that strong identity. How do you kind of see that in a kind of similar mix? Yeah, it's been scrubbed out over the years, it's very bizarre. So, I've always been proud to be British. My father was born here but his father was born in Jamaica and when they came over from Jamaica during Windrush they were very proud to be British too, because they were part of the British Commonwealth of nations they were like coming to the mother country so essentially. They still believed in the empire, they thought it was great. Most Jamaicans still do, according to the last poll taken over there. So, it's really weird when the native English don't. So, I'm only half English, I'm half Caribbean. So I suppose it's my Caribbean half that's more patriotic, that's proud to be British, because the English people have lost some of that. And I think it's been taken out of them on purpose by design. Most people are told these days, you can't be proud to be English, because it's nationalistic. It seems to be something that came out of World War II. It seems to be the lesson we took from World War II too, that to be nationalistic is a bad thing. It leads to Nazism. Of course, that's nonsense, lot a nonsense. National socialism was fascism. It was the extreme end of the political spectrum. Having pride in your nation is something that unites us, not something that divides us. And actually, if it's done right, patriotism is done right, it's a good thing for all of us. And so I feel sorry when I see a lot of English people that feel that the Scots have their identity, the Northern Irish have their identity, the Welsh have their identity. They're like, Like, what are we? We're told we're just British. Well, the thing that unites all of us is that we're British across the whole of the United Kingdom. But the English are still English too. And actually, there is an English, a distinctively English culture that's different to the Welsh culture and the Scottish culture and the Northern Irish culture. But there are things that we share in common as British. And so we've got to be able to take the distinction between the two and celebrate the two and say, yes, yes, I'm English. Yes, I'm British. They are both good things. And of course, when we do that, we'll get called racists and FOB bigots. But we've got to accept that. We've got to take that. Just dust it off. It doesn't matter. The far left hate themselves and they hate us because we don't hate ourselves. So, we've just got to show them love, really, and show them it's okay to love our country. I've read you being called names along with Tommy, along with Lawrence, and I will not get into the personal stuff, but I've seen Majid Nawaz getting involved in that attack and others, so it's not just on that side. But I don't understand the attacks, because it seems to be that you, Tommy, Lawrence, many others are concerned at this erosion of British identity and are concerned at how mass immigration changes this and are concerned of how the government understands the left behind that many communities feel. So, as I've looked online, as I've gone into Twitter, as we all go into that Twitter spiral, and I've been confused at that attack on yourself and others because it doesn't seem to stand up, doesn't seem to have merit. I'm high of, I know for you it's water off a duck's back. I get that, but what how are you targeted as someone who simply wants to stand up for British values and understands the anger that many English people feel. I think it's different from different people. So, Merchant Noah's is a good example of Muhammadan's always put Muhammad first. And so you know he wrote this book radical from from extremist Islamist to secular Muslim. And he's claimed to be a secular Muslim for a while now, but it seems he's reverted back to his extremist ways or he's reverted back to putting Islam above Britain, because the people who are standing up for Britain or at least try to are getting attacked by him. I mean, he called me a globalist Chill. I've literally done everything all my life to fight against globalism. You know, I was in part of vote Leave to fight against the Federalist European Union. I fight against globalism in terms of Islam along trying to take over Britain. And try to fight against the one state, the one nation, the one world government, the one world religion, all that stuff but I think he's he's seeing it from an Islamic point of view rather than the British point of view. That's that's his his downfall. That's his Achilles heel unfortunately, but it's not just him there is there we're getting divided amongst ourselves. So, the people who have been traditionally fighting for freedom and traditionally fighting against you know covid, lockdowns, and vaccine mandates and stuff people who were aligned are being separated now, and it's a great shame, but this is part of the design of the enemy. Whether we're talking about the enemy in terms of the state or in terms of Satan himself, the enemy does not want us working together for good. But during the COVID, I've seen that divide and conquer. I've seen individuals attacking each other. And my line on the COVID tyranny is it doesn't matter if it's taken you a year, two years, three years to catch up. Hey, that's fine. It's important that individuals wake up. And the same on mass immigration, the same on Islam. The same on however you want to tackle this. So, I don't understand this attack from within, because surely we should understand the role of the state to divide people up and therefore control individuals. It seems to me that some of the individuals that attack, surely they should know better. But yeah, maybe they don't. And it kind of you look at people you think surely you should know better how this works. [Yeah, and I mean we have to kind of curate our own side as well, because it gets to the point where, you know we were just talking about my mixed heritage for example. Now, we said certain elements of the right that are edging onto the far right now and saying well we're ethno-nationalists and actually we just think Britain should be entirely white. So, it's like okay well what about those of of us who were born here, and our parents were born here, and we're not 100%, English, like I am half English, half Afro-Caribbean, then where do we go? And where do we fit into all of this? And so, it's become puritanical about all this, because they've been pushed to the extremes. They've been pushed for so long and so hard that their only defence is to fight back and say, we want none of it, and say, we don't just want rid of Islam, we just want rid of brownness. And it's like, of course, that's unrealistic. It does eventually lead to racism, but I can understand where it's coming from. And this is, because we're being divided further and further. And we've got to fight against the division. We've got to come back to unity. And this is why the rallies that we've been holding in London, one on June the 1st and one on July the 27th, were about uniting the kingdom, because we've got to come together. Tell me about that July the 22nd because frustratingly I was away, because I had a wedding anniversary and I was away. I couldn't join you in London and I was so sad to watch the huge demonstration. The tens of thousands, certainly 50,000, some put 100,000, and that coming together and that preceded what we have seen in the outpouring of anger at the stabbings. But there does seem to be a patriotism that's building up in Britain that I haven't seen for quite a while. I mean, how did you see that demonstration back in the 1st of June and then in July? It does seem to be a reinvigorating of what it means to be British and champion that once again, that we haven't seen that patriotism for a while in Britain. It's amazing to see, actually. We talked earlier about how English people tend to lack that sense of patriotism or not be able to display it these days without being castigated. But these rallies have been reuniting people and allowing people, giving people the permission that they feel the need for some reason to be able to be patriotic again. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it either because the date was set. And it's not about me, it's not about any individual, so we all just have to... But this has been the great thing about these rallies, It's the thing that Lawrence often says. It's amazing how much you can get done if no one wants the credit. And that's what these rallies have been about. So, I remember seeing you at the organising committee. We all come together to help do what we can and contribute how we can. If we can make it on the day, fantastic. If we can't, so be it. We still put our two pence in. But the people who turn up, they are what it's all about. British people waving that, whether it's the Union flag or St George's Cross or St Patrick's Cross or the Red Fist or the Red Dragon. And this is what it's all about. So it's not a fist, it's a hand. The red hand. Red hand of Ulster with a crown in the middle. That's the howl. But tell me from your point of view as a Christian leader, and we all are called into positions by God. We all, maybe because we want to, because we don't, because our choosing, because of simply calling, but we end up in positions of responsibility. And your position of responsibility is not only a media figure but also a Christian figure a religious figure. A church figure. How do you look on what is happening with that hat if I can ask you to put on that hat of Christianity and how do you see what's happening in terms of the rallies, but in terms of what we've seen over the last week? Over the last week I've felt a darkness come over this country. Now I've spoken to friends who've visited recently of last few weeks and months and they've said it feels like your country has a malaise over it and that malaise I think has turned into maleficence. I think in the last few days in particular there's a spiritual heaviness a spiritual darkness on this country that we can only get through if we pray we can. You know, to get through with him and his help. Unfortunately, I don't think many of us are at that stage yet. Thankfully, people are waking up at a political level. People are getting out and protesting and people are making their voices heard. But people aren't necessarily waking up at a spiritual level yet. And so this is why on Sunday just gone, I started my first online prayer session for the nation, where I'm going to do every Sunday at 5 p.m. People can tune in. We're just going to do evening prayer, just praying together for this country because we need it. We cannot do anything good on our own without him. He is everything that's good. And so, yeah, we're dark, but the darkness helps us see the light. So, we just need to turn to the light and head towards that. And how do you see churches being involved? Because we often see churches not understanding the conversation that's happening in public, because of the desire to protect ourselves with a midweek meeting and a Sunday sermon. And therefore, we are doing our duty as Christians behind our walls. How do you see churches' involvement? The churches have been disappointing, but we've seen this throughout modern history. Actually, we saw this through Covid where they closed their doors and instead of saying we are an essential service and the sacraments are vital there's no health in us without them. And people need to pray together to be to be Christian to come together to worship God and glorify God. Instead of saying that they closed their doors on people and it's been the same ever since to be honest you know Church attendance dropped by a third across the board in this country. So, lots of people have not returned because they haven't felt supported spiritually. Their spiritual well-being hasn't been taken care of. But even the people that are good, even the church leaders that are good, have their heads buried in the sand. So many of them are worried about image and optics. And we can't seem to be saying that. Even if they believe it, they can't seem to be saying it. And so when I talk to people about the church, I'm not talking about that church anymore. The hierarchy, the visible church, I'm not interested. We are the church, and that's what's important. Me, you, everyone tuned in watching, the professors of their faith in Jesus Christ, through our baptism. We are the church, the faithful masses. And so we come together in prayer. We come together in worship of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. And that's what bishops do. Leave the priests, leave the archbishop, do their wokeness and their liberalism. because they are important. He is what's important. As long as we come together with Him on our hearts, we are doing what we're called to do. And it's interesting how God raises people up. And I always want to sit back as a Christian and say and pray, God, who are you going to raise up? What are you going to do in this current climate? What is your will? And see people like me. I watched Elon Musk's interview with Jordan Peterson, and it was intriguing. Speaking not only that Jordan Peterson interviewed himself as opposed to Elon Musk, but that's a whole other conversation, but actually learning a little bit about Elon from that conversation obviously someone having the platform of Twitter someone who is not a Christian and said to Jordan how he's not a Christian. Very different from Jordan Peterson who's someone who seems to be searching for something more. Elon is not necessarily at that, but he is willing to speak out and he sees what's happening in the UK. And even today, he talked about Keir Starmer and said, surely you should be concerned about all communities and not just about one community protecting mosques or attacking far right. Or he sees that as a divide and conquer. How do you see as a media figure, but probably as a Christian, how God kind of raises individuals up to speak common sense and truth whenever the church is not really doing that. Yeah, that was an interesting clip where Keir said: you should not feel attacked because of your faith or the colour of your skin. And he wasn't about white people or Christians. He was talking about brown Mohammedans. And this is what Elon rightly pointed out, that we shouldn't be, you know, and Keir said, we're going to put more money. I think recently they announced £170 million for the protection of mosques, but he said we need more money to protect the mosques. It's like, why is this one particular demographic being put on a pedestal above all the others? What's it about that? But you're writing that God uses people in different ways and calls us to different things, that even when we don't know about it ourselves. And I think Elon Musk and Jordan Peterson are both being called right now to lead people to Christ. Elon Musk recently said he appreciates the cultural Christianity of the West and finds it important, similar to what Richard Dawkins, the chief atheist said recently. But also we know that Jordan Peterson's been on this faith journey for some time now. When you and I saw him in London recently, he had his blazer on with Mary all over it, which I thought was a bit on the nose. But it's like, come on, just come here, just come out. I mean, we all have different barriers in our way when it comes when it comes to faith. So, all we can do is pray for these people to find Christ and hope that he changes their hearts and converts them. Yeah, I mean, lots of people are being called, lots of people are being raised up right now, and it's about separating the weak from the chaff, and it's about finding who's true and not jumping to conclusions. We saw this in America with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Clearly a miracle, clearly saved. But then people are like, oh, he's the anointed one of God, he is the prophet Trump. It's like, wait a minute, calm down a minute, let's not go too far. You know my personal take on that is that he was he was he was definitely saved it was definitely a miracle but we don't know why. We don't know what god's plan is, you know, it could be that if Donald Trump had been assassinated there'd be civil war in America right now because there are a couple of them would have taken up arms against the democrats who clearly would have killed him. And so maybe in saving his life God has saved the nation it's the nation that's anointed rather than than Donald Trump. So ,I mean it's just speculation but that's all we can do it's not to to jump on bandwagons of making false idols out of people. No, it tells that we see things through what a dark glass or darkly and don't always see things clearly. And we don't know what the mind of God is. And one day we will see that. But the Jordan, I mean, seeing Michaela, his daughter, talk about her faith and of how a number of things lined up within one day. And she said the only thing that could be is God and then Jordan's wife, I think Tammy being very open. I mean it is exciting, because I don't understand why people don't question things. As a Christian I am confused why people how people can look at the complexity of the world and think actually it's just luck and chance and a big bang and here we are and we all die and that's the end. And yet some people are in that elk to not actually question things, people who are questioning by nature. So, it is exciting to see people questioning and questioning. That's, in effect, that's part of your calling under God to actually, and mine is a Christian, but you have a dog collar, I don't. But to actually point people towards, is God in this? What does that mean? Surely this complexity of the universe and life means something more. I think we're having that conversation in the UK separate from maybe the established church. But still, there are those conversations happening one-on-one and online. Yeah, I think it's just a case of encouraging people to think. And the enemy would say, well, thinking is the opposite of religion. You have to not think to be. No, it's not. It's clear. The problem is we live in a world where there's noise constantly, or we're surrounded by distraction 24-7. So, we don't actually take any time out to think. And God is working very actively in our lives, in this world, in his creation. Our living God is a good God who doesn't sit by. So, there are miracles happening in our lives every day if we're open to seeing them. But that means we've got to think about it. You're right, some people will think, oh, it's just a coincidence. They won't even stop to think about it. They'll just continue with the noise and the distraction and keep the blinkers on. But the moment we stop and reflect and pray through what has happened in our day, in fact, it's a good habit to build up in our life to have that at the end of the day to just take time out to things and reflect about what's happened in the day. To repent of any sins we may have committed, but also to thank God for the beauty that we've experience. And that's kind of what we're avoiding, because we're avoiding the silence. And we hear God's voice in the silence. That's where he is. So, that's why we spend all our lives and all our days running away from it. And so I suppose my job is just to encourage people to stop. Stop running. Stop being distracted. And just think. Stop and think. Hearts of Oak: Oh, and I've talked to many people who said, you know, I'm not religious, Peter, but I have prayed more. I have thought more. And I think that's something we're seeing more and more. And certainly I'd encourage our audience, whether you're a watcher listening to, as you see things, to take time and ask God what he means in that. Because what we see around us is often a pointer to something. So, do take a moment and do ask God, are you saying something in that? And he says, call to me and I will answer you. So have a go, have a try, I do ask God. But Cam, how do you, going forward, what is your message to Brits at the moment, to those living on this island in England and over there, the water in Northern Ireland, who've been involved in a lot of these demonstrations? Administrations, I am concerned that a lot of people involved will get sucked up and locked away. The state will try and remove those who are against it. I'm trying to think how we can be smarter and more effective in combating what we see. So, I mean, publicly, what's your message to people in this current environment? My message is to be cautious and to be careful. We've got to make redundancies, make plans. The state could be coming for us. The Mohammedans could be coming for us. We don't know if we're going to be locked up or if we're going to be killed. And so have backup plans, whether that's downloading VPNs, so you've got ways to communicate with people, being in emergency chat groups of people that you can flag that you are safe. Build redundancies into your life, but also build prayer habits at the start of the day, at the end of the day. Build a way of life that is centred around prayer, that is centred around Christ, and not just around the politics. We have to do both. We've got to address the political situation that's going on in this country, and that means not sitting back and just watching. That means being active, whether that's getting out and standing for election, or if that's just forming a local community group to look out for each other. But also, on the other side, we've got to look after our spiritual wellbeing, which means going to church every single Sunday without exception. I mean, starting and ending your day in prayer of thanksgiving for the one true God. I'll be doing that, going to church on Sunday, starting my day in prayer. I think it's essential. Calvin, it's a perfect end to the conversation. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom on what is happening on not only the political understanding, but also the spiritual element which is what we so need to today. So, thank you for your time today. Thank you Peter.

Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.With the renowned Notting Hill Carnival coming up at the end of the month, what a better time than now to reshare about the extraordinary life and work of one of its co-founders, activist and intellectual Claudia Jones. Jones was a pioneering Caribbean activist whose contributions have shaped movements for human rights and equality across the globe. From her roots in Trinidad and Tobago to her unyielding fight against racial and gender injustices in both the US and the UK, Claudia Jones's legacy is a vibrant testament to the power of resilience and advocacy.This episode of Strictly Facts is a tribute to her indomitable spirit, exploring her early involvement with the Junior NAACP and the National Urban League, her influential writings for the Communist Party, and her relentless activism even after being deported from the US. Learn about her pivotal role in founding Britain's first major Black newspaper, the West Indian Gazette, her advocacy for the Windrush generation, and her unwavering commitment to equality. Tune in to hear how Claudia Jones not only challenged but transformed the landscape of activism for the Caribbean diaspora and beyond.Support the Show.Connect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts? Rate the Show Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform Share this episode with someone who loves Caribbean history and culture Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Share the episode on social media and tag us Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education Produced by Breadfruit Media

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Posting online every single hour, of every single day, for years. That's how founder of The Good Quote, Meggan Roxanne, grew her staggering 24.3million followers online. Propelling the careers of Jay Shetty, Steven Bartlett and more, Meggan launched The Good Quote (previously Kush and Wizdom) during a deep depression. Years later, after battles with depression, Meggan received life changing news when her mother was given a terminal diagnosis, something that made her stop everything to care for her. A hugely defining experience, she shares with Jamie, the full rollercoaster, from her mother coming over as part of the Windrush generation, the obstacles she overcame and the opportunities she gave Meggan. This episode is deeply touching and incredibly inspiring, moving even Jamie to tears.If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out!You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcast--THE CREDITSExec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In reaction to the Windrush Scandal, the Inspector of Constabulary Wendy Williams in 2020 made 30 recommendations to remedy the situation. These were accepted by then Home Secretary Priti Patel, but her successor Suella Braverman then rowed back on three of the recommendations. These called for a Migrants' Commissioner; tougher powers for the Independent of Chief Inspector of Borders; and to hold reconciliation events, The government has now lost a court case and been told to re-instate the first two of those recommendations, but not the third. Adrian Goldberg hears from Windrush survivor Glenda Caesar; Timi Okuwa,CEO of the Black Equity Organisation which helped bring the court case; and Bishop Desmond Jaddoo from the Windrush National Organisation.   Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times. Made by We Bring Audio for Byline Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat to the historian Professor Gretchen Gerzina about Black Britons in Georgian Britain. There is a widespread misconception that Britain's black history only begins with Windrush, but we discuss the sizeable black and mixed raced population in Georgian Britain, the differing experiences that these people faced and some of the fascinating characters of the time. For more information on Gretchen, check out her website https://gretchengerzina.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, EMPIRE LINES returns to Ingrid Pollard's 2022 exhibition, Carbon Slowly Turning, the first major survey of her career photographing Black experiences beyond the city and urban environments, in the English countryside. It marks the artist's participation in Invasion Ecology, a season of contemporary land art across South West England in summer 2024, questioning what we mean by ‘native' and what it means to belong. Since the 1980s, artist Ingrid Pollard has explored how Black and British identities are socially constructed, often through historical representations of the rural landscape. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Ingrid draws on English and Caribbean photographic archives, with works crossing the borders of printmaking, sculpture, audio, and video installations. Their practice confronts complex colonial histories, and their legacies in our contemporary lived experiences, especially concerning race, sexuality, and identity. Curated by the artist and Gilane Tawadros, Carbon Slowly Turning led to Pollard's shortlisting for the Turner Prize 2022. From its iteration at the Turner Contemporary in Margate, Ingrid exposes the pre-Windrush propaganda films beneath works like Bow Down and Very Low -123 (2021), her plural influences from Maya Angelou to Muhammad Ali, and playing on popular culture with works in the Self Evident series (1992). As a Stuart Hall Associate Fellow at the University of Sussex, and with a PhD-by-publication, the artist discusses the role of research in her media-based practice. Finally, Ingrid opens her archive of depictions of African figures 'hidden in plain sight' in English towns and villages - from classical portraiture, to ‘Black Boy' pub signs. Ingrid Pollard: Carbon Slowly Turning ran at MK Gallery in Milton Keynes, the Turner Contemporary in Margate, and Tate Liverpool, throughout 2022. The exhibition was supported by the Freelands Foundation and Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, and the episode first released as part of EMPIRE LINES at 50. Invasion Ecology is co-curated by Jelena Sofronijevic for Radical Ecology, and Vashti Cassinelli at Southcombe Barn, an arts space and gardens on Dartmoor. The central group exhibition, featuring Ingrid Pollard, Iman Datoo, Hanna Tuulikki, Ashish Ghadiali, Fern Leigh Albert, and Ashanti Hare, runs from 1 June to 10 August 2024. The wider programme includes anti-colonial talks and workshops with exhibiting artists, writers, researchers, and gardeners, reimagining more empathic connections between humans, plants, animals, and landscapes. Ingrid will join EMPIRE LINES in conversation with Corinne Fowler, Professor of Colonialism and Heritage in Museum Studies at the University of Leicester, Director of Colonial Countryside: National Trust Houses Reinterpreted, and author of Our Island Stories: Country Walks through Colonial Britain (2024), in July 2024. For more information, follow Radical Ecology and Southcombe Barn on social media. You can also listen to the EMPIRE LINES x Invasion Ecology Spotify playlist, for episodes with Paul Gilroy, Lubaina Himid, Johny Pitts, and Imani Jacqueline Brown, plus partners from the University of Exeter, KARST, CAST, and the Eden Project in Cornwall. Ingrid Pollard's Three Drops of Blood (2022), commissioned by talking on corners (Dr Ella S. Mills and Lorna Rose), also explores representations of ferns, botany, and folk traditions in Devon's historic lace-making industry. First exhibited at Thelma Hubert Gallery in Honiton, it is now part of the permanent collection of The Box in Plymouth, where it will be displayed from 19 October 2024. SOUNDS: no title, Ashish Ghadiali (2024). PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic. Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: instagram.com/empirelinespodcast And Twitter: twitter.com/jelsofron/status/1306563558063271936 Support EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: patreon.com/empirelines

You may know her from Play School, Bafta or the House of Lords, Baroness Floella Benjamin doesn't sit still, she's even appeared in panto.Stephen Smith hears about the remarkable life of the Trinidad-born actress, TV presenter and author, who campaigns passionately for children and the Windrush generation.Contributors Colin Webb, Publisher, 'Coming to England' Nero Ughwujabo, Senior Strategy Adviser - Equality Diversity and Inclusion, The Prince's Trust Lord Simon Woolley, Principal at Homerton College, Cambridge University Johnny Ball, Children's TV presenter Paul Nicholas, Actor Linzi Beuselinck, Actress Jeremy Swan, Children's TV producer Credits BAFTA Aladdin and The Forty Thieves, BBC 1984 Desert Island Discs, Baroness Floella Benjamin, BBC Radio 4, October 2020Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Diane Richardson and Drew Hyndman Editor: Tom Bigwood Sound: Neil Churchill Programme Coordinators: Maria Ogundele and Sabine Schereck

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we were joined by the talented Adannay to discuss their musical Inspirations, the latest Windrush scandal, our "hear me out" ticks, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Let us know what you think about Seasoned Solutions, and leave any questions/problems/thoughts you'd like us to discuss in this form. Have a great week! Sorry for the video quality this week, but here's a pic of Ada's noseless crush to help balance things out.

On the 8th of June 1948, the HMT Windrush sailed from Kingston with almost 500 migrants on board, destined for England. The ship docked at Tilbury on the 22nd of June, and history was made. Since that day the legend of Windrush has gradually come to characterise an increasingly broad and more diverse group of British citizens, and the event stands as a sacred moment in the history of British multiculturalism, race relations and immigration, laden though it is with moral and political baggage. In today's episode Tom and Dominic are joined by acclaimed journalist and author Trevor Phillips, to discuss this seminal moment in the history of Black Britain. During the course of the episode they dismantle some of the myths that have since developed, explore the people who came over, and the emergence of the communities that settled in Britain in the wake of 1948. They also consider the complicated wider context of the Windrush story, and the long term significance of this foundational moment.