The Anti-Racist Educator

The Anti-Racist Educator
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The Anti-Racist Educator Podcast

Whether you are interested in becoming a more racially conscious educator, or you are simply an individual seeking to learn more about racial matters, we invite you to listen to our podcast and join us on a life-long journey of anti-racist education. The Anti-Racist Educator is run by a collective of educators of colour and based in Scotland. As an online learning platform, The Anti-Racist Educator aims to critically challenge racism by exploring teaching, discussing ideas and sharing learning resources for all to use.​ Find out more on theantiracisteducator.com

  1. 04/05/2021

    Racism, Islamophobia & Mental Health: In Conversation with Karim Mitha

    In this wide-ranging episode, Hashim spoke with Karim Mitha back in October 2020 about the influence of racism on mental health, with a focus on Muslim communities in Scotland. Karim is a speciality registrar in public health medicine with expertise in ethnic health inequalities, social determinants of health, and migrant communities and mental health. Find out more about Karim's work here and follow him on Twitter @_KarimMitha Further Resources: APPG Islamophobia definition: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/599c3d2febbd1a90cffdd8a9/t/5bfd1ea3352f531a6170ceee/1543315109493/Islamophobia+Defined.pdf Minority stress and mental health: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0022146518814251 Overview on impacts of racism and mental health by Kam Bhui and Dinesh Bhugra: https://synergicollaborativecentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/The-impact-of-racism-on-mental-health-briefing-paper-1.pdf A presentation I did at the World Congress on Migration, Ethnicity, Race, and Health: https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/28/suppl_1/cky047.013/4973057 "No problem here - Understanding Racism in Scotland" https://www.luath.co.uk/politics-and-current-issues/no-problem-here-racism-in-scotland Data on inequalities in mental health treatment: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06988/ Scarlet Harris' article on the obscuring of institutional racism in writing about Muslims in Scotland: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0306396818793583 Mental health inequalities experienced by minority communities in Scotland: https://news.stv.tv/scotland/more-research-urged-into-mental-health-of-bame-scots?top https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-45565034 Experiences of Islamophobia experienced by Muslim doctors: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/islamophobia-nhs-patients-muslims-religion-abuse-discrimination_uk_5f567984c5b62b3add4442b6?utm_hp_ref=uk-islamophobia Music: Che Lingo, 'Bobbing for Apples'

    44 min

  2. 03/29/2021

    Keeping That Door Open: In Conversation with Michelle Codrington-Rogers

    In this episode, Melina interviews Michelle Codrington-Rogers, the first (known) Black female president in British teacher trade union history. Michelle shares with us her journey from truly knowing herself thanks to Saturday schools, to getting hooked to activism as the Black Students Officer, and rising even higher in the teacher trade union ranks in the midst of a global pandemic and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement.  Michelle is a Black British queer teacher of citizenship and PSHE at a large secondary school in Oxford. As a teacher, she first became a member of the NASUWT – the Teacher’s Union which is the only UK-wide union exclusively for teachers. In the NASUWT, Michelle started off as a school rep, then a local secretary and Oxfordshire Federation secretary. In 2011, she was elected to the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Race Relations Committee and she chaired the annual TUC Black Workers’ Conference in 2018. Also in 2018, Michelle was elected as a national officer for the NASUWT and, in April 2020, she became the first Black President in the union’s 101-year history. Some of those special people (that Michelle didn't want to embarrass!) who kept those doors open for Michelle and more to continue rising: NASUWT General Secretary Dr Patrick Roach, NASUWT National Officer for Equality and Training Jennifer Moses, NASUWT Birmingham Local Association Secretary Ava Verrier, and many more... References and staying in touch: NASUWT - The Teacher's Union, and its annual Black Teachers' Conferences (UK-wide). Political Blackness Michelle Codrington-Rogers: @oxcityNASUWT and @MNasuwt on Twitter. Decolonise the Curriculum for Education: @Dtc4Uk and recorded conference Impact of Omission: @impactofomission Jayaben Desai who led 100 mainly South Asian women in a dispute against the Grunwick photo processing factory in Willesden, North London, in 1976. TUC Black Workers' Conferences Rhodes Must Fall: The Struggle to Decolonise the Heart of the Racist Empire

    57 min

  3. 03/27/2021

    Mental health services for Black and POC youth: In Conversation with Ellie Muniandy and Amy Allard-Dunbar

    In this second episode on our mental health series, Ellie and Amy from IYS (Intercultural Youth Scotland) talk to Melina and Sangeeta about the launch of IYS specialised mental health service for Black and POC young people. We discuss the impact of racial trauma on young BPoC and the barriers to accessing mental health services for BPoC youth. The IYS Mental Health Service is available to Black and PoC people between the ages of 12-24 who are Scottish residents. You can complete a self-referral form on the IYS website:  References: Dr Isha Mckenzie Mavinga  - Black psychotherapist who talks about recognition trauma. Adrienne Maree Brown Afrofuturism novels: N K Nemisin and Octavia Butler. Ellie Muniandy's Linked In

    1h 10m

  4. 02/21/2021

    Racial Trauma, Black History and Black Joy: In Conversation with Ife Thompson from BLAM UK

    In this first episode on racial trauma, the founder of Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health (BLAM), Ife Thompson, speaks to Melina and Sangeeta about the BLAM's work and her understanding of the impacts of racial trauma on young Black British people.  Amongst the strategies for healing, Ife discusses the importance of teaching Black History, adopting anti-racist education practices and spreading Black joy. References: BLAM UK - improving outcomes for Black Britons Black History Bites Dr Joy DeGruy and the Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome Dr Guilaine Kinouani Racial Trauma Audre Lorde Sonia Sanchez Black, African and Asian Therapy Network No Police in Schools Cops on Campus ARE Campaign and podcast episode Zuri Therapy Transformative Justice Some of Ife's Recommendations to Spread Black Joy Who Killed Malcolm X? Black Lightning Lovecraft Country One Night in Miami Godfather of Harlem Hunters The Remix: Hip-Hop X Fashion

    59 min

  5. 12/10/2020

    The Meaning of Mongol: in conversation with Uuganaa Ramsay

    Uuganaa Ramsay is an award-winning author, campaigner and advocate. In this podcast she delves into the story of how the word Mongol was misused to describe people with Down Syndrome. The activist also lays out why is it so important to proudly use the word Mongol and to speak about and celebrate Mongol identity and culture. Uuganaa shares with us the heart-breaking story of her son Billy, who lives on through her memoir Mongol. Uuganaa's charity Mongol Identity: http://mongolidentity.org/ Music: The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu Баярцэнгэл - Вансэмбэрүү цэцэг Үгтэй Book Recommendation: Uuganaa Ramsay's book Mongol Angela Saini’s book Superior

    1h 7m

  6. 11/01/2020

    Policing in Schools: In conversation with Kids of Colour

    Hashim and Sangeeta chat with Fowsia and Mea from Kids of Colour- a platform that provides space for young people of colour to explore race, identity and culture and support them to challenge racism. They talk to us about their 'No Policing in Schools' campaign, the response it's received in Greater Manchester, and the impact of school policing on young people of colour. Fowsia and Mea share their next steps for the campaign and tips for engaging young people.  Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming campaign led by ARE on Campus Policing in Scottish schools!

    43 min

  7. 10/27/2020

    Decolonising in action: in conversation with Curtis Acosta

    Hashim chats with esteemed educator from the States, Curtis Acosta. He and his students were the focus of the film "Precious Knowledge" which told the story of the Mexican-American Studies program at Tuscon Magnet High School in Arizona. We go in depth on the significance of the program, the orchestrated backlash against it from reactionary elements of the media and state legislature, and how it, Ethnic Studies, and decolonising the curriculum in general are necessary parts of any anti-racist education. Check out Curtis and his work here https://twitter.com/CurtisAcostaLLP

    53 min

  8. 10/17/2020

    The Anti-Racist Project: in conversation with Zeus Leonardo

    To be, or not to be racist, that's not the question. In this episode, Zeus Leonardo shares what it means for educators to pledge to anti-racism, as opposed to simply "being" racist or not racist (because one can be both). Professor Zeus Leonardo is renowned scholar in Critical Social Theory and he draws on critical theories to make sense of oppression, dominance and liberation. In particular, his latest book, Edward Said and Education, applies the concept of Orientalism to the context of curriculum, pedagogy and education policy. In conversation with Mélina and Khadija, Zeus also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of engaging in discourses of white privilege, and his application of Charles Mills’ Racial Contract to the context of education.

    1h 13m
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Whether you are interested in becoming a more racially conscious educator, or you are simply an individual seeking to learn more about racial matters, we invite you to listen to our podcast and join us on a life-long journey of anti-racist education. The Anti-Racist Educator is run by a collective of educators of colour and based in Scotland. As an online learning platform, The Anti-Racist Educator aims to critically challenge racism by exploring teaching, discussing ideas and sharing learning resources for all to use.​ Find out more on theantiracisteducator.com

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  • Creator
    The Anti-Racist Educator
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    20
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    Clean
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