Let's talk about Race

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What is it actually like being British and not white? Let's talk about Race chats to people from different ethnic backgrounds up and down the UK. Each week we talk about different topics important to our guests. From hair to stereotypes, to school life, as well as Pop Culture and media representation.

  1. 09/26/2023

    Let's talk about Women's Football

    This week Ami chats to Saffron Renzullo, who co-founded Inter Melanin FC, about the lack of diversity in Women's Football. Useful links: Inter Melanin FC Instagram  FA figures on Women’s and Girls growth strategy Guardian article on the increase in ethnic players

    35 min

  2. 09/11/2023

    Let's talk about a Home Office scandal

    This week we are joined by Glenda Caesar a Windrush Scandal activist. Ami and guest host Lubna talk to Glenda about her experience as a victim of what she calls a "Home Office" scandal and how she is helping others get the justice they deserve. To find out more about Glenda's work at Windrush Lives check them out here: https://www.windrushlives.com/

    28 min

  3. 05/17/2021 · BONUS

    Let's talk about Camp

    This episode was made in partnership with FireSide Camps. Ami chats to British, American, and Indian former and current camp counselors. We talk about the perceptions of rural America and try to debunk myths that may deter international counselors of colour from venturing out to the States.  For more information about becoming an American Summer Camp Counselor check out FireSide Camps here: https://www.firesidecamps.com/

    28 min

  4. 08/27/2020 · BONUS

    Let's talk about Women of Colour in Sci-Fi/Fantasy

    It's an American take over! Chayil from the US takes over as guest hosts and he and Ami chat about the depiction of Women in Colour in Sci-Fi/Fantasy, why it is harder for women of colour to have a voice, and Wonder Woman.

    30 min

  5. 08/25/2020

    Let's talk about Back Then & Now

    Born in the 60's in London, Herbbie chats about the different forms of racism he has faced his life. We talk about what racism was like back in the 70's/80's in the UK, comparing to what it looks like now. Herbbie discusses how his kids face racism today, lessons he has taught them and how Reggae taught him about Black history.

    38 min

  6. 08/20/2020

    Let's talk about the Workplace

    Sophie works in healthcare and discusses racism she has encountered with her patients, as well as general racism in the workplace. She talks about the need to challenge an all-white interview panel and the positive impact diversity has in her workplace.

    36 min

  7. 08/18/2020

    Let's talk about Location

    Byran chats about growing up in London compared to living in Liverpool, his first (and only) experience with the police and Denzel Washington.

    21 min

  8. 08/14/2020

    Let's talk about Cultural Appropriation

    Avi chats about how Indian culture has been appropriated, her experiences challenging those who culturally appropriate, and what to look out for with regards to cultural appropriation.

    33 min
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What is it actually like being British and not white? Let's talk about Race chats to people from different ethnic backgrounds up and down the UK. Each week we talk about different topics important to our guests. From hair to stereotypes, to school life, as well as Pop Culture and media representation.

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  • Creator
    Ami
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ami
  • Show Website
    Let's talk about Race