7 episodes
#WhereAreWeNow Nice Things Network
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- Society & Culture
Where Are We Now is a short series of podcasts hosted by Myles Hart. The show consists of beautiful, painful, playful and insighful conversations with influential and inspirational people from both the Creative and Mental Health industries. Myles sits with his guests to discuss a variety of topics from the perception of the black male, appreciation vs appreciation, Mental health, representation of the black female and more. The Where Are We Now Podcast takes you on a journey with the guests where we learn about their personal stories, their connection to such topics, how they were impacted by the BLM movement following the murder go George Floyd and ultimately where they are now.This show serves as a part of the #WhereAreWeNow week long campaign by DNXBLM that commemorates the murder of George Floyd by continuing the conversations that seemed to have gone quiet. It aims to remind all of us we have come far, but still have far to go. It uplifts and validates the shared experiences from Black people in our communities, highlights important issues and celebrates Melanin Magnificence. By bringing mental Health to the forefront we aim to normalise and eradicate stigmas regarding mental health and therapy that still exist within our communities by having these open conversations. All the money raised from this week and donated to the show will go to Black Minds Matter UK who help bring Therapy and advice to Black communities where it isn't accessible and also provide Black therapists. To Donate click link Below:bit.ly/wherearewenowbmmfundThis Podcast is brought to you by Nice Things Network and is a proud collaboration between Get The Belt podcast and DNXBLM.
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Community With Boy Blues Kenrick Sandy & Mikey J Asante
On this episode of #WhereAreWeNow podcast Myles Hart sat with Founders of Boy Blue Kenrick & Mikey J! Pillars of the community it was only right to speak about all things community with them. In this episode we discuss its importance, what it means, ways we can better our communities, things that we are proud and excited about regarding our community and the impact Boy Blue has also had.
This conversations aims to raise awareness regarding issues in the Black community including shadism, colourism, homophobia, mental health and how we can combat these. We also celebrate the work of Kenrick and Mikey J making these changes possible in the Black community.
Please donate to BlackMindsMatterUK who provide FREE therapy to Black families and individuals by using the link below.
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I am proud to be the host of new podcast Where Are We Now. This show is apart of @dancersnetworkuk week long campaign that commemorates the death of George Floyd by continuing needed conversations, learning, speaking and healing. Enjoy the show, Myles x
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Mental Health With Minowa Norton from BlackMindsMatterUK
On this episode of #WhereAreWeNow podcast brought to you by NiceThings Network, Myles Hart sat with Black Minds Matter Us very own Minowa Norton, their Project Support administrator. In this episode the two get into all things Mental Health, its importance, effects of poor Mental Health, ways you can better your Mental Health and discuss factors as to why there is such a stigma is the black community.
Not only does Minowa share her own journey regarding Mental Health but how she pursued it as a career. She tells us how Black Minds Matter came about, their aim and what they are currently doing to provide Black people with the mental health services they need.
This conversation aims to raise the awareness of issues Black people face regarding Mental Health and how we can combat that, whilst also normalising its discussion. We also celebrate the work of the Black Women making this change possible in the Black community. Further more they discuss how it is extremely important when vetting all therapists to ensure the safest environment for their clients, including ensuring all therapists are allies or apart of the LGBTQDL+ community.
Please donate to BlackMindsMatterUK who provide FREE therapy to block families and individuals by using the link below.
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Representation In The Arts and Media With Cassa Pancho
In this episode Myles Hart sits with CEO founder and artistic director of Ballet Black Cassa Pancho to discuss the representation in arts and media.
They discuss the beginnings and current focus of Ballet Black and what it means to young ethnic dancers and the struggles faced within the arts surrounding being non white.
Representation impacts the psyche immensely and can have a direct repercussion on the trajectory on ones lives and opportunities they see possible. The mental health aspect is also key, and they focus how changes can be and are being made by allies within media and the arts.
This short series aims to continue necessary conversations to not only education but inspire changes that can benefit the black community. We are raising money for Black Minds Matter UK that offer free mental health services including 12 weeks of free therapy to black families and individuals in need. Please click the link to donate.
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Appropriation Vs Appreciation With Olu & Estha
In this episode Myles sits with Olu & Esther, both successful dancers, choreographers and entrepreneurs... We sit and about the meaning of Appropriation and the difference between aprecciation We talk about what they look like, how they affect the black community within the arts in in everyday life. One of the biggest takes from this episode is that we all have a huge responsibility.
This conversations aims to raise awareness of the impact and implications we all have when handling the gift that is black culture, something these two women do perfectly, for that we are grateful.
#WherePleWeNow is raising funds our chosen charity BlackMindsMatterUK who provide FREE therapy to block families and individuals by using the link below.
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The Representation Of The Black Female with Thanyia Moore
On this episode of #WhereAreWeNow podcast Myles sat with comedian, actress and writer Thanyia Moore. Todays discussion was the representation of the Black Female.
We spoke about Thanyias career, how she started and how she blew! Her childhood and how she has to navigate not just her comic audiences as a black woman, but society. The impact it has on her mental health and also the beauty that comes with being a black woman today.
This conversations aim to raise awareness of issues Black Women face in the black community globally and also celebrate the wondrous, strength and perseverance of black women like Thanyia Moore.
Please donate to our chosen charity BlackMindsMatterUK who provide FREE therapy to block families and individuals by using the link below.
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The Perception Of The Black Male With Claudimar Neto
On This episode of #wherearewenow podcast Live series Myles was joined by dancer, choreographer and creative Claudimar Neto as this discussed the topic of 'The Perception Of The Black Male'
We delve into his career as a Black dancer and creative within the entertainment industry as well as discuss what impact the BLM movement has had.
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And please donate to our choosen charity BlackMindsMatterUK that give FREE therapy to black families and individuals using the link below.
https://gofund.me/e3264edc
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