Afleveringen
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Professor Olivette Otele FRHistS FLSW as they discuss her work in history and memory studies. She is the first Black woman to be appointed to a professorial chair in History in the UK. Listen as Otele shares the influence of her grandmother on her life and some of the life lessons she has learnt. Music by NWAKKE.
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Lisa Williams as they discuss Williams' journey through literature. Listen as Williams describes her love for History and how this has influenced her teaching and writing alongside her visions and plans for the future. Music by NWAKKE
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Claudia Jones dedicated her life to the advancement of Black women's rights and the development of public and political consciousness in Black British communities. Listen as Pawlet Brookes describes the work of Jones and the impact it has had today as well as a reading of one of her poems, 'There Are Some Things One Always Remembers' (1958).
Speakers: Pawlet Brookes, Hafsa Hirsi. Music by NWAKKE.
Poem: “There Are Some Things One Always Remembers” reproduced from Claudia Jones – Beyond Containment ed Carole Boyce Davies (ISBN 978-0-9562401-6-3) with permission from the Publisher Ayebia Clarke Publishing Limited, Banbury Oxfordshire www.ayebia.co.uk -
Pawlet Brookes talks with Clary Salandy as they discuss Carnival. From Salandy's own organisation, Mahogany, and the impact it has had on communities to her hopes for Carnival in the future, listen as Salandy discusses her own journey and her relationship with Carnival. Music by NWAKKE
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Clary Salandy, friend and colleague of Geraldine Connor, as they discuss Connor's legacy in the theatre, music and arts industries. Listen as Salandy recalls favoutite memories of working with Connor, the lessons she has learnt and as how she hopes Connor will be remembered. Music by NWAKKE.
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Hermon and Heroda Berhane as they discuss their activism as Black Deaf women. Listen as they describe their aspirations within the fashion industry and their visions for the future.
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Heather Paul, Gertrude Paul's daughter as they discuss her mother's journey though teaching and activism. Listen as Heather describes some of the stories from her mother and the impact she has had on Black communities in the North of England, from being the first Black head teacher in Leeds to being one of the founders of the Leeds West Indian Carnival. Music by NWAKKE
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Sandra Pollock as they discuss the Pollock's journey through leadership. Listen as Pollock talks through the importance of creating networks of support and celebration for Black women and her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Josette Simon where they discuss the winding path Simon has taken along her career as an actress. Listen as Simon describes the obsticles she has had to overcome, what she is proud about herself and her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Gaynor Legall as they discuss working within history and heritage. Listen as Legall discusses some of the influential organisations she has helped build in Wales and the impact her work has had on the local community. Music by NWAKKE
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Elvy Morton as they discuss Morton's journey in moving to the UK. Listen as Morton describes her initial perceptions around her experience in life and work within the UK as well as some of the life lessons she has picked up along her way. Music by NWAKKE
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Carol Leeming where they discuss Leeming's journey as a multi-disciplinary artist and the importance of being creative. Listen as Leeming described the major influences in her life, her proudest moments and visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE.
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Ify Iwobi where they discuss Iwobi's journey in becoming the first Welsh Nigerian Musician to have nine consecutive A-List tracks on BBC Radio Wales. Listen as Iwobi discusses her processes in producing music and some of the life lessons she has picked up along her journey so far. Music by NWAKKE
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Not only was Dame Jocelyn Barrow the first Black woman to be made governor of the BBC and earn the title of damehood, she was an educator, director, broadcaster, politician and ultimately a driver for change. Listen as Pawlet Brookes talks through the legacy that Dame Barrow has left and how her spirit, values and teachings guide new generations of Black women in the public sector. Music by NWAKKE
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Zamzam Ibrahim as they discuss climate activism. Listen as Zamzam talks through her journey which lead to her becoming the first Black Muslim woman to be elected as president of the National Union of Students and the importance of joy whilst campaigning and advocating for change. Music by NWAKKE.
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Pawlet Brookes talks to Selena Carty where they discuss Carty’s journey through her career as a Cultural and Ancestral Historian Genealogist. Listen as Carty describes her hopes for the future and discusses the importance of resilience. Music by NWAKKE
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Focusing on the life of Amy Ashwood Garvey, listen as Pawlet Brookes describes the trailblazing work she did for Black communities and Black women. Garvey was a Pan-Africanist, Feminist and Director of Black Star Line Steamship Corporation and was more that the first wife of Marcus. Social justice and unification empowered Garvey's work in Britain, listen as Pawlet talks through the legacy Garvey has left behind. Music by NWAKKE.
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Pawlet Brookes speaks with Janaya Pickett - project manager for the Dorothy Kuya Archive in Liverpool. Listen as they discuss how Kuya’s work as an activist, nurse, teacher and educator has left a legacy for Black communities living in Liverpool today. Music by NWAKKE
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Pawlet Brookes talks with Jackie Kay as they discuss Kay’s journey as a writer. Listen as Kay describes her influences, proudest moments and visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE
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Sislin Fay Allen was the first Black policewoman in the UK, listen as Pawlet Brookes focuses on Allen's journey within public services and how her career has lead to her legacy as a pioneer for Black police officers.
Speakers: Pawlet Brookes, Hafsa Hirsi and Paul Brookes. Music by NWAKKE
Credit: The National Archives, MEPO 2/1128
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