100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

Pawlet Brookes talks with Zamzam Ibrahim as they discuss climate activism. Listen as Ibrahim 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.

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

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...

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

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

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

Pawlet Brookes talks with Sue Hunter, former Leicester Assistant City Mayor. Listen as Hunter talks through her journey in community work, the influences in her life and some of the life lessons she has picked up along her way. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Charlene Hunter where they discuss the influence Hunter has had through her organisation - Coding Black Females. Listen as Hunter describes some of the life lessons she has learnt as well as her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Nezrine Hudson where they discuss Hudson's work with Derby Carnival and her influence in the Derby West Indian Community Association. Listen as Hudson describes some of her life lessons as well as her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Zita Holbourne where they discuss Holbourne's journey as a multidisciplinary artist and activist. Listen as Holbourne describes the impact of austerity and how her work has helped fight the impact it has had on Black communities as well as her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Bernardine Evaristo as they discuss Evaristo's influence on the literature landscape and how her influences have helped her become an award winning writer. Listen as Evaristo describes the life lessons she has learnt along her journey so far as well as some of her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Brenda Emmanus where they discuss Emmanus' journey within the media and on television. Listen as Emmanus describes the life lessons she has learnt and her plans in helping young people feel empowered along their journey too. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Hilary Carty as they discuss Carty's journey through leadership. Listen as Carty describes the inspirations behind her career and how the life lessons she has learnt can encourage people to feel empowered and secure in their decisions. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Conor Buckley, Christine Buckley's son. Listen as they discuss Christine's influence on speaking out against abuse within the Catholic Church, from her own experience and in helping others. As well as the life lessons that Conor has learnt from his mother's experiences. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Alison Buchanan as they discuss her journey through the operatic industry. Listen as Buchanan, describes her accomplishments throughout her journey as well as some of the life lessons she has learnt along the way. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Beverley Bryan as they discuss Bryan's journey through activism. Listen as Bryan describes the groups and people she worked with and the life lessons she has learnt throughout her journey. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Peggy Brunache where they discuss Brunache's journey in archaeology. Listen as Brunache shares the importance of making archaeology and history more accessible, especially to Black women, as well as the life lessons she has learnt throughout her journey so far. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with I. Stephanie Boyce where they discuss Boyce's journey in becoming the first Black President of the Law Society. Listen as Boyce shares the life lessons she has learnt throughout her journey and the importance of diversity in every profession. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Kofi, Sheila, Jude, Salma and Laura, as they remember Rosina Osei Bonsu. Listen as guests tell stories of Bonsu's life and career through dance and yoga and the influence she had on them. As well as discussions around her legacy and how she will be remembered.  Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Pauline Black as they discuss how music has influenced her life and career. Listen as Black talks through the influences in her life, her visions for the future as well as sharing life lessons.  Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks to Isha Dibua, Mavis Best's granddaughter. Listen as Dibua describes Best's story with her pivotal role in bringing the Sus Law to an end and how her passion within her community and life lessons have influenced her own career and life story. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Asher Craig, friend and colleague of Carmen Beckford. Listen as Craig discusses her personal relationship with Beckford and the legacy that Beckford has left in Bristol. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Ekua Bayunu as they discuss navigating life as a creative in politics. Listen as Bayunu shares some of the life lessons she has learnt throughout her journeys as well as her proudest moments. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks with Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu as she shares her journey as a nurse and educator. Listen as Anionwu talks through her personal experiences and how she began her career in healthcare particularly, with her work with sickle cell. As well as the life lessons she has picked up along her journey. Music by NWAKKE.

Pawlet Brookes talks to Ifrah Ahmed as she talks through her journey as an activist and educator against female genital mutilation specifically in Ireland and Somalia. Listen as Ahmed describes the people she has worked with, how they are helping bring an end to female genital mutilation and the importance of creating platforms to speak out and advocate for change. Music by NWAKKE.