Black British Lives Matter with Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder

Faber & Faber Ltd

A podcast investigating what it means to be Black in Britain today, from exposing the racism to celebrating the joy in every walk of life. Sir Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder sit down with prominent Black British figures and explore the simple question: How do we make Black British Lives Matter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 12/12/2022

    Black British Art Matters With Ashton Attzs and Rianna Jade Parker

    This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter – What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British Art Matters with Ashton Attzs and Rianna Jade Parker. Ashton Attz, is a Black non-binary painter and illustrator who won the coveted Evening Standard Art Prize in 2018 for the painting of transgender swimmers, “Don’t Stay In Ya Lane”, and Rianna Jade Parker is a leading a critic, curator and researcher whose first book ‘A Brief History of Black British Art’ was published by Tate in 2021. Art can both define a culture, shape it, and articulate the thoughts and feelings of a community. From Chris Ofili to Lynette Yiadom- Boakye we explores exactly what art says about Black British Live and why it matters. Find out more about the hosts and guests: Ashton Attzs Instagram: @attzs Rianna Jade Parker Twitter: @xaymacans http://www.riannajadeparker.com/ Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/ Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/ Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  2. 05/12/2022

    Black British Disabled People Matter With Michelle Daley and Katouche Goll

    This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter –  What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain.   This week we discuss why Black British Disabled People Matter with Michelle Daley and Katouche Goll, both leading campaigners for Black disability rights for people in Britain. Daley and Goll explain why we cannot properly address racism in Britain today unless Black disabled people are front and centre of any struggle. Estimated to make up 22 percent of the Black British population we explore exactly why Black British disabled people’s lives matter.    Find out more about the hosts and guests:   Michelle Daley http://www.daleymichelle.co.uk/ Twitter: @michedaley    Katouche Goll Twitter: @itsKatouche Instagram: @itskatouche   Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder   Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/   Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/   Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production           Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  3. 28/11/2022

    Black British Food Matters With Zoe Adjonyoh and Melissa Thompson

    This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter –What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain.   This week we discuss why Black British Food Matters with Zoe Adjonyoh, founder of Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen and award-winning food journalist Melissa Thompson. Food plays a central role in any society. It carries our culture across generations and holds secrets about our history. We also ask if the food wider society values contains racist overtones, for example why is French cuisine regularly seen as the height of “good cooking” while West African food is rarely mentioned?   Find out more about the hosts and guests:   Zoe Adjonyoh https://www.zoesghanakitchen.com/ Twitter: @zoeadjonyoh Instagram: @zoeadjonyoh Melissa Thompson https://www.fowlmouths.co.uk/ Twitter: @FowlMouthsFood Instagram: @fowlmouthsfood Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/   Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/   Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  4. 21/11/2022

    Black British Mental Health Matters With Marverine Cole and David Harewood

    This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter –What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British Mental Health Matters with the highly acclaimed actor David Harewood and journalist and documentary maker Marverine Cole. With Black Britons four times more likely to be sectioned under the Mental Health Act this is one of the most pressing issues affecting our communities. Our guests talk about the reality behind the shocking stats, their own personal mental health experiences and whether living in Britain is bad for our mental health. Find out more about the hosts and guests:   David Harewood https://davidharewood.co.uk/ Twitter: @DavidHarewood Instagram: @davidharewood David Harewood’s BBC Two documentary is ‘Psychosis and Me’ Marverine Cole https://www.marverinecole.co.uk/ Twitter: @TVMarv Instagram: @tvmarv Marverine Cole’s BBC Radio 4 documentary is ‘Black Girls Don’t Cry’ Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/   Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/   Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  5. 14/11/2022

    Black British Reparations Matter With Kehinde Andrews and Esther Stanford Xosei

    This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter –What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss one big idea - reparations - paying Black British people, and Black people around the world, for the slavery and colonialism they suffered. Could reparations solve racism once and for all, and how would it eve work? Professor Kehinde Andrews and activist and lawyer, Esther Stanford Xosei join Lenny and Marcus to discuss. Additional reading about reparations recommended in the podcast: Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st Century by Kehinde Andrews How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter Rodney Capitalism and Slavery by Eric Williams Slavery Reparations: The Time is Now by Nora Whitman Esther Stanford Xosei’s chapter ‘The long road of Pan-African liberation to reparatory justice’ is in Black British History: New Perspectives edited by Hakim Adi   Find out more about the hosts and guests:   Kehinde Andrews https://www.bcu.ac.uk/social-sciences/about-us/staff/criminology-and-sociology/kehinde-andrews Twitter: @kehinde_andrews Instagram: @kehindeandrews Esther Stanford-Xosei https://roape.net/2022/03/10/afrika-and-reparations-activism-in-the-uk-an-interview-with-esther-stanford-xosei/ Twitter: @Xosei Instagram: @mzxosei Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/   Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/   Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  6. 07/11/2022

    Black British Hair Matters With Stephanie Cohen and Kevin Morosky

    This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter –What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain.   This week we discuss why Black British Hair Matters with activist Stephanie Cohen from the Halo Collective, and filmmaker Kevin Morosky.   From dreadlocks to weaves, we look at what our hair says about our Black identity. We explore the politics and racism around hair, from "Black is beautiful" afros to discrimination in the workplace. Black barbershops and hair salons play a central role in our communities. We discuss what we love about our hair and what can sometimes make us want to pull it out!    Find out more about the hosts and guests:   Stephanie Cohen https://halocollective.co.uk/ Twitter @TheHaloCode Instagram: @thehalocode   Kevin Morosky http://www.kevinmorosky.com/ Instagram: @kevinmorosky Twitter: @kevinmorosky   Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/   Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/   Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  7. 03/11/2022

    Black British Music Matters With Jazzie B, Carlton Dixon and Beverley Knight

    This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter – What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain. This week we discuss why Black British Music Matters with Jazzie B, Beverley Knight and Carlton Dixon. Literally the best experts and royalty of Black British music, to guide us through this incredibly important subject.   From lovers rock to grime, and from Soul II Soul to Stormzy we cover it all and what our music says about Black British identity.   Find out more about the hosts and guests:   Jazzie B Twitter: @JazzieB Instagram: @jazziebobe   Carlton Dixon Twitter: @CARLYCASSIUS   Beverley Knight https://www.beverleyknight.com/ Instagram: @beverleyknight   Marcus Ryder Twitter @marcusryder   Lenny Henry Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/   Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/   Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  8. 24/10/2022

    Black British Fathers Matter With Adrian Lester and Marvyn Harrison

    This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter –  What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain.   This week Marcus discusses why Black British Fathers Matter with actor Adrian Lester and activist Marvyn Harrison. From ‘absent fathers’ being blamed for the ills of Black society to playing a critical role in the Black family - dissecting the truth from the stereotypes - everything is talked about with raw honesty.   Adrian Lester CBE is an award-winning stage and film actor, writer and director. Regarded as one of the most versatile actors in the UK, Adrian Lester receives critical acclaim for his roles on TV, the big screen and theatre.  He is also the father of two daughters.   Marvyn Harrison is the founder of Dope Black Dads, an organisation set up to counter the negative narratives around Black fathers as well as offering support to Black men to be better fathers. He is also the father of two small children.   Find out more about the hosts and guests:   Adrian Lester https://tinapriceconsultants.com/adrian-lester/ Instagram: @adrian_lester Twitter: @AdrianLester   Marvyn Harrison https://www.marvynharrison.co.uk/ Instagram: @marvynharrison Twitter: @Marvyn_Harrison   Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder   Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/   Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/   Podcast art by Faber Music by The Lethargees This podcast is a Faber & Faber production       Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  9. 17/10/2022

    Black British Comedians Matter With Dane Baptiste and Gina Yashere

    This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter – What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy, and our pain.   This week we discuss why Black British comedians Matter with Dane Baptiste and Gina Yashere. Why we laugh, what we laugh at - and what it reveals about us as Black British people.   Gina Yashere exemplifies what many see as a Black British talent drain to the US. In 2008, she became the first Briton to perform on Def Comedy Jam and has gone on to star in her own comedy specials on Netflix and to create, produce and act in the hit sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, just confirmed for its 4th season on CBS.   Dane Baptiste made history in 2014 as the first Black British act to be nominated for a comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He regularly appears on TV and radio and his podcast Dane Baptiste Questions Everything, was nominated for best podcast at the National Comedy Awards in 2021.   Find out more about the hosts and guests:   Gina Yashere https://www.ginayashere.com/   Dane Baptiste https://danebaptiste.co.uk/   Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder   Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/   Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/   The new comedians recommended by Dane and Gina at the end of the episode:   Babatunde Aléshé Axel Blake Mr Cee Munya Chawawa Mo Gilligan Darren Harriott Eddie Kadi Ola Labib Thanyia Moore Aurie Styla   Cover art by Faber Music by The Lethargees Podcast by Faber & Faber Ltd   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  10. 10/10/2022

    Black British Fashion Matters With Afua Hirsch, Ozwald Boateng and Professor Carol Tulloch

    This is the podcast where we explore why and how Black British lives matter – What it means to be Black and British, our culture, our joy and our pain.   This week we discuss why Black British Fashion Matters with Afua Hirsch, Ozwald Boateng and Professor Carol Tulloch. What fashion, clothes and style say about Black British culture and identity.    Afua Hirsch is an award winning author and journalist, TV presenter, one of Britain’s thought leaders and most importantly for this episode, a partner with SIKA Fashion.   Ozwald Boateng is one of the most recognizable names in British fashion known for his trademark twist on classic tailoring and bespoke styles.   Professor Carol Tulloch, a writer, leading academic, and curator with a specialism in dress and black identities.   Between them they make up a Black British Fashion Matters dream team and a very exciting podcast.   Find out more about the hosts and guests:   Ozwald Boateng https://www.ozwaldboateng.co.uk/   Afua Hirsch https://www.afuahirsch.com/   Prof. Carol Tulloch http://professorcaroltulloch.com/   Marcus Ryder is on Twitter @marcusryder Lenny Henry is also on Twitter @LennyHenry https://lennyhenry.net/   Our book: Black British Lives Matter by Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder is published by Faber & Faber and is available to purchase here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571368518-black-british-lives-matter/   Cover art by Faber Music by The Lethargees Podcast by Faber & Faber Ltd.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  11. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Trailer Black British Lives Matter with Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder

    A podcast investigating what it means to be Black in Britain today, from exposing the racism to celebrating the joy in every walk of life. Sir Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder sit down with prominent Black British figures and explore the simple question: How do we make Black British Lives Matter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

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A podcast investigating what it means to be Black in Britain today, from exposing the racism to celebrating the joy in every walk of life. Sir Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder sit down with prominent Black British figures and explore the simple question: How do we make Black British Lives Matter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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