The Black & Raww Podcast

Join Kwame Asafo-Adjei and I in discussing his project called Family Honour. Family Honour is a raw exploration of family and personal trauma, putting audiences in the front seat for tense, honest confrontations that go generations deep. Kwame Asafo-Adjei is a dance artist who fuses his hip hop training with contemporary dance and his Ghanaian background, often exploring the development of Black c...

Today’s Guest is an author, and project manager specialising in creating social change. He is from the Big Apple also known as NEW YORK. Shola comes onto the podcast to talk about his book They Were Chosen. We talk about the different themes that exist within the characters of this book and how they reflected his own journey. We also talk about his experiences of growing up in NYC and the impact t...

This week’s episode is with Karl C. Pupe who has been a teacher for 12 years in different specialisms of the education system. He is also the author of ‘The Action Hero Teacher’ and is transitioning to becoming an educational consultant. He brings a wealth of knowledge about young people and education. We talk about a range of topics from his experience as a teacher working in special provisions,...

Welcome back to another episode of the B&R Podcast. Devan is a writer, storyteller, and founder of Unreeling Storytelling, a Brooklyn-based storytelling show providing a platform for repressed perspectives of people of colour, women, and other marginalized individuals. His stories have been featured in the Washington Post, The Moth Podcast, and National Public Radio station KNK.  He joins...

Welcome back to the B&R podcast. I wanted to share a little life update with everyone and explain why I haven't been consistent in releasing episodes. I also have two teasers in this episode for the upcoming conversations. I hope you enjoy these snippets and listen to the episode when they come out.  Episodes are starting on the 5th August..  Get ready and spread the message.

Listen to Apostle Ayo talking about the mission he was given for A New Thing London. He also discusses different aspects of the church and how he wants it to reach into creative spaces. As well as, ensuring that there is a diversity of people and thought throughout the church.  Listen to the Full Episode Click Here Website  A New Thing London Instagram

Today's Golden Nugget comes from Episode 29 with Benjamin Bennet who created Vocals & Verses. So you hear ben talking about the first ever event he did and what he learnt from it. I hope you enjoy this episode and tell me what you think about it.  Website Vocal & Verses  Full Episode

Today's Golden Nugget has centred around how can everyone be allies to the LGBT community. My conversation with Dennis Carney about what it means to stand up for your beliefs and how this affects us as men.  Full Episode Click Here  Act Up Silence = Death article Dennis Website  https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/how-to-be-an-ally-pride

Listen to Prof. Hakim Adi talking about one of his favourite black history figures Paul Robeson. He also breaks down what we can learn from history too.  Follow this link to learn more about Paul Robeson Full Episode  Website 

Today's Golden nugget comes from episode 8 of the podcast with Eric Douglin. This GN talks about how many of us would react if we were to receive bad news. Listen to Eric reflect on his feelings when he heard he needed a kidney transplant.  I think many of us will be able to relate to what he said and apply some of the lessons he learned from this snippet. Listen to the Full Episode HERE Foll...

The new episode is out!  Tredel and I are just two nerds talking about the things they love. We discuss what his creative process is like, and his joy for creating stories and making art. Listen to him talking about some of his ideas throughout his life and how he has grown as a creative. He also talks about being a freelance creative and some of the trials with that. It's a fun conversation...

Today's golden nugget comes from episode 12 called Klarna is a Trap: Being Financially Healthy with CK Money Talks . We talk about the importance of financial education and what we aren't teaching children about money.  If you like the episode, please rate and review the podcast. Subscribe and tell your friends. Resources:  https://www.barclays.co.uk/digital-confidence/lifeskills/ https:...

Listen to Peter Chiswa talking about the Iron John story and what that means as a man. We also touch on the four male archetypes and what being an integrated man means within society.  Follow this link to listen to the full episode: HERE BOI Website Article https://www.amazon.co.uk/Iron-John-Book-about-Men/dp/0306824264 Four Male Archetypes  Follow me on:  Instagram Twitter

Listen to Aaron Wallace talking about how his growth mindset helped him lean into the fear of starting another business.  If you want to hear the whole episode then click here  Subscribe, Share and Rate the podcast  Follow on:  Instagram 

Today's Golden Nugget comes from Episode 5 with Dr Dwight Turner (Find Your Elder) . We talk about introducing play into our lives as adults and young people. We mention some of the benefits and what play looks like in our lives.  Dwights Blog: https://www.dwightturnercounselling.co.uk/library/blog/ Stuart Brown - Play : Listen to this  Soul Scene: Into a Flow State Here are some article...

This golden nugget is from episode 23 with Tope Florin. We talk about building a D.I.Y identity and how learning about ourselves is essential to understanding who we are.  If you like what you heard go listen to the full episode. (Click Here) Follow me:  Instagram: @blackandraww  Twitter: @blackandraww Website: www.blackandraww.co.uk

Starting next week I'll be releasing bitesize snippets from every episode of the podcast. I wanted to share parts of my conversations which people haven't listened to yet.  Every Wednesday at 8 AM, a golden nugget will be released focusing on different topics within a certain episode. I hope you like this and can gain a wealth of knowledge from each golden nugget.  If you like what you h...

Here is another addition to how can we add to an understanding of black masculinity? Listen to 6 of my guests answer the final question of each episode. The guests that are included in this episode come from these episodes:  Conversation with Torron Lee Dewar A Legacy Through Filmmaking: Conversation with John Wayne Should we teach black history in schools? Education, Life Adversities and Bei...

Here is another episode for the black and raw podcast with the creator of Vocal & Verses (V&V) Benjamin Bennett come onto the podcast to talk about V&V. We delve into why he started V&V, what has kept him going throughout the 11 years it has existed. We also touch on his poetry and how it has evolved with his growth. This is just a small snippet of what we talk about. If you want t...

Another addition to an understanding of black masculinity. Listen to the five answers from episodes 9 – 13. Each guest brings their own understanding of how we can understand ourselves within this world. If you like what you hear listen to the full episode where you listen to podcasts. Here are the titles of each episode: Dan's Experiences of University, Whiteness & Poetry #EP9 When did you kn...

Orlando Taylor is a poet and a creative. He joins me on the podcast to talk about his books of poems and discusses how our scars tell a story about our lives. We talk about some of his experiences as a child, the influence of James Baldwin, the Harlem renaissance and connection. This episode is full of laughs and deep conversations about matters within our lives. I hope you enjoy this episode.&nbs...

Ian Kiffin is a photographer and creative director at Black Love Love Black. He joins me in the podcast to discuss where his love for photography started, he also shares his views on why he loves film photography. We also touch on a range of topics from memorable clients, Fast Fashion, sustainability in clothing and working from a place of excellence. It is a really interesting episode that I know...

Today I am joined by Yelitza Smith who has been a teacher for 17 years. She talks about her passion for teaching and gives her account of the experiences of black boys while she was an educator. She has turned her passion for educating and used her skills to create afro boy books. These are superhero books that show diversity within the classroom and are aiming to support black children with their...

Ayokunu Oduniyi joins me on the podcast today to talk about his vision for a new thing London. He has been tasked with creating a church that is reaching into the culture and meeting people where they are at. We also talk about how his leadership skills are being tested and strengthened. We discuss marriage, relationships, divorce and diversity. In addition, Ayo talks about 4:12 Men that is a comm...

Join Tope and me talking about his journey as a writer, what led him to decide to be an author. Tope also talks about where his love of books come from and the influence that his father had on him. We also discuss the impact of books, just pushing through the fear of something new and his time at Oxford Uni. I hope you enjoy this episode, if you do please share it with friends and family.  ht...