2 episodes
B.R.U.M. University of Birmingham Black Voices Campaign
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- Gesellschaft und Kultur
Bringing Recognition to Underrepresented Minds aims to celebrate the black Brummies of both the past and present, whilst also thinking about how to guide our young creatives of the future. With distinguished speakers from across the West Midlands talking through a variety of issues, ranging from the ideals of black beauty to the individualism of contemporary black musicians, there is bound to be something every listener is interested in. So, take a browse through our episode list and have a seat at one of the roundtable discussions!
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Black Music
How has the upbringings of musicians influenced their music choices? What does representation look like in the Classical music world? Who are the next up and coming black music artists in our local area? To answer these questions and more, we are joined by our distinguished guests: Czafari, a musician based in Birmingham; Rory Oakley, the music content coordinator for BABMAG; and Amira Campbell, a University of Birmingham music student. University of Birmingham student and BurnFM Head of Music (Internal) Sandra Nyarko-Yeboah is our host for this episode.
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Black Beauty
What was it like being a black muse in the Pre-Raphaelite era? Is there enough diversity and inclusion in the modelling industry? How is black beauty being represented in our local area? To answer these questions and more, we are joined by our distinguished guests: Brian Eaton, a direct descendant of Fanny Eaton; Halle Bertie, a model based in Birmingham; and Nompumelelo Ncube, a fashion photojournalist from Beatfreeks. University of Birmingham student Fatima Pamsm-Conteh is our host for this episode.