100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

Annie Yellowe Palma was interested in understanding racism as a form of learned behaviour. As a writer and poet, she used her creativity to raise the profile of Black people living in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Speakers: Pawlet Brookes and Georgina Payne. Music by NWAKKE

Pawlet Brookes speaks with Rachel Clarke and Michelle Campbell-Davis, Betty Campbell's granddaughters. Listen as they discuss Campbell's legacy as the first Black headteacher in Wales and the life lessons they have learnt from her achievements. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Kathy Williams as they discuss her journey with two distinct disciplines: artistic gymnastics and dance. Listen as Williams talks through her personal journey of being the first Black female artistic gymnast to represent Great Britain at the Olympics and how her organisation RJC Dance is helping the young communities of today. Music by NWAKKE.

An archival interview with Pawlet Brookes and Pamela Campbell-Morris from the 2017 project, Lost Legends: 30 Years of Black History Month. Listen as Campbell-Morris describes her community work and her visions for the future of Black History Month in Leicester. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Lisa-Dionne Morris, as they discuss her work as a Professor within the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds. Listen as Morris describes identifying unmet needs and how this influences her decision making, what she is proud of about herself and the life lessons she has picked up along her journey. Music by NWAKKE

Pawlet Brookes speaks with Beverley Bryan as they discuss the life, work and legacy of Olive Morris. Listen as Bryan describes the work of Morris as an anti-racist, feminist and housing rights activist, their work together with the British Black Panthers and The Black Women's Group and how she hopes Morris will be remembered. Music by NWAKKE.

Patti Flynn was not only a Cardiff legend for her international music career but also for her nearly three decade long fight for better recognition of Black History in Wales. Listen as Pawlet Brookes describes some of her life achievements and as Professor Uzo Iwobi, who worked with her during her campaigning years, remembers hearing the news of Flynn's campaign success. With thanks to Cardiff Mus...

Pawlet Brookes talks with Yvette Philbert, Peace Ambassador for the World Humanitarian Organisation for Peace and Equity. Listen as Philbert describes the importance of faith, patience and serenity and how this has guided her along her journey so far. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Gina Samuel-Richards, Family Law Solicitor and co owner of AGR Law. From the impact she has made on young people in the early stages of their law practice to the life lessons she has picked up along her way listen as Samuel-Richards describes her journey and her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE.

An internationally recognised contralto singer and star, Evelyn Dove left an unforgettable mark in musical theatre, radio and performance. Listen as Pawlet Brookes talks through Dove's legacy and hear her 1939 recording of 'My Heart Belongs to Daddy'. Music Licensing through PRS/PPL. Podcast music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Roshini Kempadoo as they discuss Kempadoo's journey as a scholar, cultural activist, photographer and media artist. Listen as Kempadoo discusses photography in the archive and the importance of bringing about change. Music by NWAKKE.

Winifred Atwell was a renowned pianist, captivating audiences from around the world. Her fame led to her becoming the highest selling pianist of her time and the first Black artist to reach no.1 in the UK singles chart. Listen as Pawlet Brookes shares some of Atwell's achievements and to hear her legacy through a recording of her playing Black and White Rag. Music Licensing through PRS/PPL. Podcas...

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Pawlet Brookes speaks with Sharon Watson where they discuss Leonora Stapleton's journey within the dance industry. From Watson's early memories of Stapleton to her international dance work, listen as Watson recalls some of her favourite memories of Stapleton and the legacy she has left behind. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Grace Lee (SOME.GAL), the visual artist who produced the portrait for Jessie M. Soga. Listen as Lee discusses her journey of creating a portrait for a posthumous sitter with no known images and the importance of making the hidden history of Soga as a suffragette and an artist, visible. Music by NWAKKE

Pawlet Brookes speaks with Samenua Sesher, Founder and Director of the Museum of Colour. Listen as Sesher describes navigating arts management across multiple art practices and some of the life lessons she has picked up along her journey. Music by NWAKKE.

Fanny Eaton is the only known Black muse of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood of the mid-Nineteenth century. Her life is a celebration of the beauty of the Black body, but one that has been depicted under the white gaze. Credit: 'Fanny Eaton, the Jamaican Pre-Raphaelite Muse!' by Jackie Kay © 2024, Jackie Kay. Used by permission of The Wylie Agency Ltd. Speakers: Pawlet Brookes and Tasmin Evans. Musi...

Pawlet Brookes talks with Sharon Watson, CEO and Principal of Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Listen as Watson describes her journey as a dance artist, from her major influences to her proudest moments in both life and work. Music by NWAKKE