1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

Richie is joined by activists from across the African continent.

Richie discusses the Oprah interview with Meghan and Prince Harry

This week, Osime Brown's story has been in the news. Osime has just been released from prison, after a five year sentence. He doesn't have legal British citizenship, so he's been told he's going to be deported to Jamaica - a country where he last lived age 4. Reece and Shahlaa are taking a look at this policy of automatic deportation. Is it working? They hear from Osime's mum, Joan, about her fear...

Richie and Shahlaa tell Mohamud's story

Richie is talking about the legacy of the Black People's Day of Action 40 years since

What have the last four years been like for black communities in America? What will President Biden bring? And why does all this matter to listeners on this side of the pond?

Richie talks to Drew Dixon about her allegations of harassment in the music industry

Richie and Shahlaa reflect on the year ahead.

Richie and Shahlaa reflect on the Silver Lining moments of 2020.

With the MOBOs coming up, Richie and Shahlaa look back at 24 years of the awards.

Richie and Shahlaa chat to Anton Ferdinand, who's got a new documentary coming out in which he looks back at his own highly publicised 2011 incident with the former England captain John Terry and asks what's changed in football since then. We'll hear from other people involved in the game and look at whether the far right is creeping back into British football.

Richie and Shahlaa chat to guests about their experiences with mental health.

Richie and Shahlaa are getting their cupid on, celebrating all things love with the help of Love Island’s Priscilla Anyabu and answering your Valentine’s day dilemmas with Agony Aunty, comedian Lola Jagun.

Richie and Shahlaa find out why some people are unsure about taking the vaccine. Plus we're answering your questions and concerns about the jab.

With Small Axe on our screens, we’re celebrating black British art and storytelling as a form of resistance. Richie and Shahlaa are chatting to poets, musicians, writers and actors about the way they tell their stories, and the importance of hearing from past generations.

Lockdown 2.0 has begun, but as we all get used to staying in again, some of us have to be extra careful. Richie and Shahlaa are chatting to people who spent the first lockdown shielding because they’re at a higher risk if they catch Covid. What was it like staying indoors for nearly five whole months? How did they cope? How are they feeling as we head into winter? We get some top tips from therapi...

Richie Brave and Shahlaa Tahira about access to free school meals in the UK, the wider context of child food insecurity in the UK. We hear from Christina Adane, the 17-year-old campaigner who, at the start of the COVID pandemic, launched the petition to ask the government to enable access to free school meals during school holidays. It was this campaign that caught the attention of celebrities suc...

Reece Parkinson and Shahlaa Tahira explore future possibilities of policing in the UK. Members of the UFFC, a coalition of families in the UK whose loved ones have died in police custody, share their stories ahead of their annual memorial service. We hear from Yasmin Forbes, cousin of Edson Da Costa; Janet Alder, sister to Christopher Alder; and Marcia Rigg, sister to Sean Rigg. Deborah Coles from...

This week Reece Parkinson and Shahlaa Tahira discuss the different ways people have taken action to make a change. We speak to the author of 'How To Change It?' and member of the BLMUK movement Joshua Virasami about the work he's doing in his community and recent protests. Director of Charity Runnymede Dr Halima Begum, shares her lifelong fight for equality and civil rights. Student Radio Associat...

Richie Brave talks to a range of 16-20 year olds about life as a black British youngster and how recent events have had a bearing on their view of the world.

Richie Brave hosts a special six part series reflecting the black experience in the UK. This week's episode places a "mirror on ourselves", with contributions from Professor Kehinde Andrews from Birmingham City University, social commentators Mary Mandefield and Busy Twins, founder of Black Lawyers Network Isaac Eloi, and founder of United To Change And Inspire Jamaine Facey. The conversation is a...

Richie Brave hosts a special six part series reflecting the black experience. An open invitation for a Zoom call with a difference - a collection of black men from around the UK teaming up to discuss their stories and share experiences. With a special focus on how things were, how they are, and what can improve looking forward, this is an opportunity to share, learn and discuss.

Richie Brave hosts a special six part series reflecting the black experience in the UK. We all know the stats – More likely to be stopped, more likely to be searched, More likely to be arrested, less likely to get job interviews, Or university places. But what are we actually doing about all of this? What does it all mean and how do we empower those in the system to make the playing field a more l...

Richie Brave hosts a special six part series reflecting the black experience in the UK. This week he looks at the black female experience in the UK, with special guests from around the UK sharing their reflections, thoughts and ideas on what it is like to be a black woman in the UK in 2020.

This is an in-depth look at identity. Do people see themselves as British, Black, Black British, Caribbean, African, all of the above, or none of the above? Presented by Richie Brave, this episode is the first in a six-part series of discussions which look at the black experience in the UK. This episode focuses on how black people are viewed and represent to each other and how we are accepted by o...