18 episodes
They, Defined They, Defined
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- Society & Culture
What?
A podcast that looks past the binaries that divide us through conversations with artists, writers, movers, and makers.
Why?
To hear the stories and complexities that define who they are and what they do as we work out who we are and what we do.
Who?
I'm Harry, your non-binary host. Get to know me on Instagram at @theydefined
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Adam Elliott-Cooper - Black resistance to British policing
Listen to the wisdom that went into Adam Elliott-Cooper's latest book Black resistance to British policing and learn the history and politics that has created the racist police structure in Britain and the wonderful work of activists pouring their hearts into creating institutions that seek to care for our society before punishing and policing it.
#StopTheBill
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Yomi Adegoke #2 - "It was easier to overcome what you didn't know existed."
Yomi Adegoke is one of Britain's best writers, seamlessly weaving together Shakespeare, the Bible and an encyclopaedic knowledge of reality TV history. In part 1 of our conversation, Yom and I touch on what her childhood taught her about storytelling, the nuances of representation, and the dangers of teaching a young black woman about the societal injustices she is likely to face before she has the chance to define herself for herself.
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Yomi Adegoke #1 - "I don't know if I want young, black girls reading my book."
Yomi Adegoke is one of Britain's best writers, seamlessly weaving together Shakespeare, the Bible and an encyclopaedic knowledge of reality TV history. In part 1 of our conversation, Yom and I touch on what her childhood taught her about storytelling, the nuances of representation, and the dangers of teaching a young black woman about the societal injustices she is likely to face before she has the chance to define herself for herself.
Thank you, Yomi. Always a pleasure.
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Musa Okwonga #2 "The son of an elephant is still an elephant"
A hero of mine, Musa Okwonga is a poet, podcaster, sports writer, and novelist whose latest novel In The End It Was All About Love explores what it's like to leave a place that is no longer right for you, to move to a new city, and to find your way once more. I loved this conversation and I hope you do too. Thanks.
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My first Ramadan - What4? Special
Hear the ups and downs of my first Ramadan. This was an intense, exciting, upsetting, and inspiring experience and I am so grateful for everyone who shared their time, words, and wisdom with me. If you're thinking about doing Ramadan, get in touch. It's definitely worth a go.Stay safe, stay well, and look after each other.Ramadan Mubarak!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theydefined.
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Musa Okwonga #1 "When you've made a conscious choice to go, stay gone."
A hero of mine, Musa Okwonga is a poet, podcaster, sports writer, and novelist whose latest novel In The End It Was All About Love explores what it's like to leave a place that is no longer right for you, to move to a new city, and to find your way once more. I loved this conversation and I hope you do too. Thanks.
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