Black All Year

Send us a text In this transformative discussion with me, Steph Edusei, the remarkable Tina Simbo joins us to unravel the complex threads of internalised oppression that profoundly impact marginalised communities, particularly among Black populations. With Tina's wealth of experience in social justice and community work, we dissect the ways in which acceptance of negative stereotypes seep into the...

Send us a text When Marsha Hylton joined me on the podcast, her story of overcoming domestic abuse and transforming that pain into a beacon of hope for others struck a chord deep. Her expertise as a trauma-informed consultant illuminates the subtle, yet profound ways in which trauma embeds itself into our daily lives—often unnoticed, yet ever-present. Our discussion delves into the emotional under...

Send us a text As we peel back the layers of our own identities, we often uncover strength we never knew we had. Beverley Powell, a beacon of leadership and empowerment, joins us to share how she's helping nurses from the global majority harness that strength. With a tapestry of experiences woven from her rich Jamaican heritage, Beverley, a celebrated transformation leadership coach, opens up abou...

Send us a text I had a heart-to-heart chat with the incredible Martin Hilton, renowned dancer and dance teacher who passionately shared his journey into the world of dance. His dance story begins from his school days, where he was exposed to creative dance as a part of the curriculum, which instilled in him an appreciation for the art form. Martin's journey serves as an eye-opener to how schools c...

Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to break barriers, change power dynamics and make an impact in the face of adversity? Listen to Steph Edusei in  conversation with Festus Akinbusoye, the UK's first black Police and Crime Commissioner. Festus's remarkable journey, from his youthful days in Nigeria, through a harsh reality in London, to one of the highest-ranking positions in UK l...

Send us a text What happens when you're a Black person, facing discrimination and harassment in a world that often fails to provide the necessary protection and support? Join us as we explore the unique challenges faced by our guests, Loujane Alasi and Jamie Conway, who share their personal experiences of discrimination, racism and Islamophobia from a young age. Using prompts from Ibram X. Kendi's...

Send us a text Baby loss is more prevalent in Black communities in the UK than in white communities and yet Black women and families access the support available to them less often. Following the loss of her son, midwife Alicia Burnett decided to do something to address the lack of relevant and targeted information for Black and mixed Black heritage people who've experienced baby loss and has crea...

Send us a text Whilst discussion about menopause is on the rise, you might be forgiven for thinking that it only affects white women. Google 'menopause' and you'll see images of white women; menopause spokespeople in the media are all white. But the menopause issues that affect White women also affect Black women, and they are then compounded by the social, economic and healthcare barriers and cha...

Send us a text When it comes to race and ethnicity, language is powerful. Fear of getting it wrong is used as a reason to not talk about race at all. Getting it wrong can have terrible consequences for all involved. It can uplift and it can destroy. Join Ranjana Bell and Steph Edusei to discuss language in the context of race and ethnicity. Ranjana Bell MBE is Chair of The Road to Recovery Trust,...

Send us a text The NHS is the UK's biggest employer of black and minority ethnic staff. What has it found it so hard to make progress on equality at work? How do we move from tick box exercises and make a real impact on equity and inclusion? Anybody who is even vaguely interested in diversity, inclusion and racial equity in the NHS has heard of Roger Kline and so I was really keen to ask if he wou...

Send us a text In this just for podcast episode Black All Year creator and host, Steph Edusei gives a very personal reflection on representation ahead of UK Black History Month. Representation matters and that shouldn't be up for debate, but it still is, but there is more to representation than just having a lone Black face in a sea of White. Twitter https://twitter.com/StephEdusei LinkedIn https:...

Send us a text In this just for podcast episode we discuss the huge disparities between the maternity outcomes and experiences of Black and minoritised women in the UK and their White counterparts. Amneet Graham, Patrice Dantzie and Afshan Ali all bring their knowledge, expertise and passion to highlight the issues and to talk about what needs to be done to reduce or remove this health inequality....

Send us a text What does inclusion mean for young Black people in the UK? What are the challenges they face in the societies they live in and within the Black communities they are part of? How do we make sure that inclusion is not two-dimensional or conditional and recognises the whole individual? Steph Edusei talks with members of The Angelou Centre Young People's Network about their experiences...

Send us a text What is anti-Blackness? Have you ever heard of or experienced colourism? How does it impact on Black people, their image and experiences?  Are they the same as racism? Evelyn (Evie) Mensah is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Central Middlesex Hospital, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust where she is the Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology. Evie's also Co-Lead for the No...

Send us a text Talking about race and racism and having antiracist conversations is vital if we are going to see lasting and meaningful change. But conversations on race can be difficult for many, particularly when they are of different ethnicities.  Professor Ibram X Kendi is an American author, antiracist activist, founding Director of the Boston University Centre for  Antiracist Research and a...

Send us a text What is privilege? How does privilege bring, or remove, power? Can Black people have privilege in the Western World? Join us in discussion with Ngozi Lyn Cole.  Ngozi Lyn Cole believes that everyone has the passion and potential to achieve their ambitions and sees her ‘why’ as supporting individuals and organisations to do just that.  A self-employed coach and leadership catalyst, s...

Send us a text When individuals are treated unequally based on characteristics, that in reality are arbitrary and irrelevant, we violate their fundamental human dignity and sense of belonging.  Inclusion with Humanity is a central part of organisational ethics and should be given due consideration in our moral working lives. Despite many years of discussing the matter of equality, diversity and in...