100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage presents 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark. Celebrating Black women who have made a significant positive change across a diverse range of sectors including activism, arts, education, politics, science and technology. This podcast series complements the 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark exhibition which will run from 1 October 2024 - 4 January 2025 at Leicester Gallery, commissioned by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, curated by Pawlet Brookes MBE with artwork by visual artists: Valerie Asiimwe Amani, Yvadney Davis, Gayle Ebose, Grace Lee, Lauryn Pinard and cover image by Patricia Vester. This podcast series provides an opportunity for each woman to have her story told, through hearing from the women themselves, those who knew her or readings of archival material representing their work and life stories. With music by Nwakke, this podcast series was produced with support from Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Freelands Foundation Space to Dream fund and Leicester City Council. Edits and research from Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Cathy Tyson

    Pawlet Brookes speaks to Cathy Tyson as they discuss Tyson’s journey as an actress and director. Listen as Tyson discusses the influence history has had on her practice, some of the lessons she has learnt and the inspirations behind her work. Music by NWAKKE

    27 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Baroness Lola Young OBE

    Forming a unique crossover with BlackInk magazine, Pawlet Brookes interviews Baroness Lola Young where they discuss Young's journey within cultural politics. Listen as Young describes the links between creativity and cultural practices as well as the bills she has put forward and sponsored within the House of Lords. Music by NWAKKE.

    26 min

  3. 12 DEC

    Ruby Turner MBE

    Pawlet Brookes talks with Ruby Turner, R&B and soul singer, songwriter and performer. Listen as Turner describes particular inspirations that influenced her journey, what makes her proud and what music means to her. Music by NWAKKE.

    8 min

  4. 10 DEC

    Professor Bertha Ochieng

    Pawlet Brookes talks with Bertha Ochieng as they discuss her research in integrated health and social care particularly in Black women and families in all stages of their lives. Listen as Ochieng describes her passion for community engagement and the importance of supporting each other along our journeys. Music by NWAKKE

    31 min

  5. 5 DEC

    Elsie Owusu OBE RA RIBA FRSA

    Pawlet Brookes talks with Elsie Owusu where they discuss her journey as an architect. Listen as Owusu talks through architecture as a people centered process and how her experiences have influenced who she is today. Music by NWAKKE

    36 min

  6. 3 DEC

    Reverend Eve Pitts

    Pawlet Brookes talks with Reverend Eve Pitts as they discuss navigating life as the first Black female priest of the Church of England. Listen as Pitts describes her journey with spirituality and the different communities she has served. Music by NWAKKE

    27 min

  7. 1 DEC

    Griselda Togobo

    Pawlet Brookes talks with Griselda Togobo where they discuss Togobo's work in championing and elevating women's voices. Listen as Togobo describes her passion within STEM, the major influences in her life and the importance of staying open minded. Music by NWAKKE.

    21 min

  8. 30 NOV

    SuAndi OBE D’Litt D’Art FRSL

    Pawlet Brookes talks with SuAndi where they discuss her work within the arts as a performance poet. Listen as SuAndi describes her journey within her writing and how her life experiences have impacted her work. Music by NWAKKE. Please be advised that this episode contains reference to racist language.

    23 min
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Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage presents 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark. Celebrating Black women who have made a significant positive change across a diverse range of sectors including activism, arts, education, politics, science and technology. This podcast series complements the 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark exhibition which will run from 1 October 2024 - 4 January 2025 at Leicester Gallery, commissioned by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, curated by Pawlet Brookes MBE with artwork by visual artists: Valerie Asiimwe Amani, Yvadney Davis, Gayle Ebose, Grace Lee, Lauryn Pinard and cover image by Patricia Vester. This podcast series provides an opportunity for each woman to have her story told, through hearing from the women themselves, those who knew her or readings of archival material representing their work and life stories. With music by Nwakke, this podcast series was produced with support from Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Freelands Foundation Space to Dream fund and Leicester City Council. Edits and research from Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage.

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