Letter To A Black Girl

Following our episode across the seas, this poem is called Siren Beloved.  Written, performed and underscore by Gloria Onitiri. 

Artist, Amber Shanice and academic & yoga instructor, Kimberley Aparisio join Gloria to discuss life across the seas in the United States.  Their roundtable discussion features topics of the new presidential elect, the cross over of British and American culture as well as responses to interracial relationships. 

Following the discussion on coming of age as a West African woman in the UK, this weeks poem is titled Unremarkable.  Written and performed by Gloria Onitiri Underscore composed by Gloria Obyanio

Screenwriter and doctor, Grace Ofori-Attah and Author of 'She's My Twin Sister', Lola Adebayo join Gloria to discuss coming of age as a West African woman growing up in Britain.  Their roundtable discussion features topics of hair, pursuing a career in the arts and what they thought adulthood would look like. 

Following the discussion on the LGBTQ+ community, this week's poem is called Untitled As Of Yet. Written and performed by Gloria Onitiri. Underscore composed by Ade Egun Crispin Robinson.

Co-Founder of Blacktress, Cherrelle Skeete and Founder of Black Pride UK, Lady Phyll join Gloria to discuss their experiences as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Their roundtable features topics of identity, acceptance and building a platform for visibility.

Following the discussion on music and entertainment, this poem is titled Queen. Written and performed by Gloria Onitiri. Underscore composed by Shiloh Coke. 

Musician Cassie Kinoshi and radio DJ Kaylee Golding join Gloria to discuss music and entertainment. Their roundtable discussion features topics of nostalgia, representation and the Wakanda Effect.

Following the discussion on mental health, this week's poem is The Night That Happened. Written and performed by Gloria Onitiri. Underscore composed by Anoushka Lucas. 

MP Dawn Butler and actress Lorna Gayle join Gloria to discuss mental health. Their roundtable discussion features topics of personal reflection, self-help and resilience. 

Following our roundtable discussion, this week's 'Midweek Poem' is Sunkissed.  Written and performed by Gloria Onitiri. Underscore composed by Valentina Pappalardo.

Acne activist- Afia Kufuor and Brand Image Stylist- Alexandra Agboke join Gloria to discuss body positivity. Their roundtable discussion features topics of self-love, the Instagram generation as well as societal standards.

The poem that started it all...  New poems released every Wednesday.  Produced by: Chloe Williams & Makee Ogbon Poem written and performed by: Gloria Onitiri

What is Letter To A Black Girl all about? Gloria gives some insight into the origins of this podcast and sets out what's to come.  Produced by: Chloe Williams & Makee Ogbon Music by: Tasha Taylor Johnson Artwork by: Amber Shanice