Anthems

Jazmine Flowers is a singer, songwriter, producer and instrumentalist. Her debut single ‘Awkward’ was released in early 2021, and has seen support from the likes of BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1Xtra and Equate magazine, and her new single “This Isn't Happiness” was released at the start of June. Her word of the day is FLUID. CONNECT WITH JAZMINE: I: @jazmineflowers_ T: @jazmineflowers_ #AnthemsPrid...

SISTREN are a collective consisting of Deji Tiwo, Babirye Bukilwa and Michelle Tiwo. They are  laser-focused on telling stories relevant to queer black women like them. They’ve been making podcasts since 2015. They’ve run safe -sex, toxic-love, and self-empowerment workshops at colleges, as well as hosting parties and teaching poetry. The trio currently have a show on foundation.fm. Their word of...

Rivkah Reyes is a Filipina Jewish actor, writer, singer, and the host of ‘Where Are We Now?’ a podcast where former child stars get to connect, chat, and kiki. They were a part of the School of Rock cast in 2003. Their word of the day is SABOTEUR. CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health, substance abuse and suicide. CONNECT WITH RIVKAH: I: @rivkah.reyes T: @rivkahreyes #AnthemsPride...

Mohsin Zaidi is an award-winning author, speaker, broadcaster and lawyer. His memoir, A Dutiful Boy was named Guardian, GQ and New Statesman Book of the Year, providing a personal insight into issues of diversity and inclusion, mental health and justice. Mohsin sits on the board of Stonewall and is listed by The Financial Times as a top future LGBT leader. His word of the day is FEAR. CONNECT WITH...

Michael Chakraverty is a writer, podcaster and social media personality. He is the co-host of menkind podcast and a columnist for Metro. Michael was also a contestant on the 2019 series of The Great British Bake Off. His word of the day is QUIET. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: I: @mschakraverty T: @mschakraverty #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying...

Amazin LêThi is a global LGBTQ advocate, keynote speaker, athlete and cultural change leader. She is the only Asian LGBTQ Athlete in the world to simultaneously hold multiple LGBTQ sports ambassador roles across the world. She is the global ambassador to organisations; Stonewall UK, Athlete Ally, Copenhagen2021, Federation Gay Games, Pride House 2022 Commonwealth Games and Vietnam Relief Services....

Michael Arceneaux is a Houston-bred, Howard University-educated writer. He is the New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé and I Don’t Want To Die Poor. His word of the day is REFLECTION. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: I: @youngsinick T: @youngsinick #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, sto...

Livia Kojo Alour (previously known as MisSa) is a variety star, internationally recognised sword swallower, singer, poet and exhibited artist. Voted ‘Most Influential Burlesque Performer in Europe’ in 2018, Livia currently focuses on spoken word and singing framed into experimental theatre. She has developed an active voice globally supporting black performance art and creating community within th...

Xandice (aka DJ Xzan) is a non-binary DJ from London and Co-founder of Gal Pals, an LGBTQ+ club night centering queer women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. They have supported the likes of Big Freedia, JD Samson, Anna Calvi, MNEK and Mabel, as well as playing at Glastonbury on the Sisterhood stage (the only women and non-binary stage at the festival), Primavera Sound, Brighton...

Judy Shepard is the founding president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation Board of Directors, and served as its first executive director as well, from 1999 to 2009. In October 1998, Judy and Dennis Shepard lost their 21-year-old son, Matthew, to a murder motivated by anti-gay hate. Judy and Dennis decided to turn their grief into action, establishing the Matthew Shepard Foundation to carry on Matth...

Aedo is an activist, a youth ambassador for The Outside Project, and one of the founders of pop-up cafe space Cafe Queero. Their word of the day is COURAGE. #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown...

Reece Lyons is a writer, performer, spoken word artist and Roundhouse Resident Artist where her work has previously gone viral and has been watched by over 4 million people online. She has appeared in Overflow at The Bush Theatre, Life & Rhymes on Sky Arts and HANNA on Amazon Prime. Reece was a 2019 BBC Edinburgh Fringe Poetry Slam finalist. Her word of the day is VISIBILITY. CONNECT WITH REECE: I...

Tanaka Mhishi is a poet, playwright and performer who makes issue based work, covering topics such as sexual violence, masculinity, biphobia and race. His work has been featured in content for BBC 3, Shambala Festival, The Brighton Fringe Festival, Hammer and Tongue Brighton. He is poet in residence for the Consent Collective. His word of the day is BELONGING. CONNECT WITH TANAKA: I: @tanakamhishi...

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle . The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Hi Anthems listeners, here's a podcast we think you'll love; it's called Zombiemum. When writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill first became a mum, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. She woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. Since her experienc...

Dylema is one of the UK’s leading spoken word artists. She is the founder of Contemporary Jazz group, The Dylema Collective and creator of transformative poetry workshop, The Pancake Business. She has been featured by the Guardian, BBC and BET. Her word of the day is POETRY. CONNECT WITH DYLEMA: I: @dylema__ T: @Dylema_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, po...

Gabby Edlin is the CEO and founder of Bloody Good Period, a charity providing menstrual products for refugees, asylum seekers & those who can’t afford them. She is also a presenter on Foundation FM. Her word of the day is HERITAGE. CONNECT WITH GABBY EDLIN: I: @gabbyedlin #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exce...

Sarah Savage is a writer, public speaker and Trans Pride Brighton trustee. She is the author of children’s books He’s My Mom!, She's My Dad! and Are You a Boy or a Girl? Her word of the day is PASSING. CONNECT WITH SARAH SAVAGE: T: @ohsarahsavage I: @ohsarahsavage #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional...

Sarah-Jane Crawford is a TV and radio presenter, actress, voice-over artist, and DJ. She is currently a host on The Hits radio station and The E! Network. Her word of the day is PREGNANT CONNECT WITH SARAH-JANE: T: @djsarahjane I: @sarahjanecrawford #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is...

Guilaine is the director and founder of Race Reflections. As psychologist and clinician, she has over 15 years experience working with issues of equality and justice. As an educator, Guilaine teaches critical psychology and black studies to undergraduates. She is also the author of Living While Black, which shares the lived experience of various manifestations of racism. Her word of the day is HOM...

Georgina Lawton is a writer and public speaker. Her book, Raceless was listed as the Best of 2021 in the Evening Standard. She has also written Black Girls Take World - the global travel bible for young women of colour. Her word of the day is NOSTALGIA. CONNECT WITH GEORGINA: T: @georginalawton I: @georginalawton_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems an...

Evelyn Mok is a comedian, actress and writer. Her work centres on questioning the norms of convention and breaking the mould of what it means to be a woman of colour in comedy. She has been featured in the Guardian, BBC and TimeOut. Her word of the day is NARRATIVE. CONNECT WITH EVELYN: T: @EvelynMok I: @EvelynMok This episode is dedicated to Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Yue,...

Lava La Rue is a musician from West London, who makes personal hip-hop centred around their city and the fightback against gentrification. Their word of the day is DUALITY. CONNECT WITH LAVA: T: @lavalarue I: @lavalarue #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn m...

Coco Khan is a Columnist, Feature Writer and Commissioning Editor who has had her work featured in the Guardian and BBC. She has contributed to the books The Good Immigrant and It’s Not About The Burka. Her word of the day is COMFORT. CONNECT WITH COCO: T: @cocobyname I: @cocobyname #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voi...

Khaoula Karaweigh is a visual artist, activist and founding member of the Free Feminist Union (UFL) in Morroco. Her artistic work strives to explore the potential of subjugated women. Her word of the day is DISCOMFORT. TW: Sexual Harrassment  CONNECT WITH KHAOULA: I: @khaoula.b.karaweigh #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written an...