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Aug. 19, 2024

Representation Matters: Reflections on Being the Only Black Voice in the Room

This week, I’m revisiting an episode from September 2022—almost two years ago now. At that time, Black All Year was primarily event-based, with the podcast simply serving as the audio record of those events. But this particular episode m…

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Aug. 12, 2024

Bridging the Gap: How Loveness Scott is Making the Ambulance Service More Inclusive

When it comes to healthcare, representation and understanding are crucial. For many ethnically minoritised communities, accessing emergency services can be daunting, not just due to the crisis at hand but because of cultural and language barriers. I…

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Aug. 5, 2024

Celebrating Young, Gifted, and Black: An Inspiring Conversation with Playwright Kayla Ayerty

In this week’s episode of Black All Year I was absolutely delighted to interview someone who is a true embodiment of the phrase "young, gifted, and Black." At just 13 years old, Kayla Ayerty has already made remarkable strides in the world of …

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July 29, 2024

Reflections on Racism, Heritage, and Identity: A Conversation with Risaria Langley

This week, I'm excited to share the second part of my discussion with Risaria Langley—a talented writer, performer, producer, and a dear friend. Our conversation, inspired by Ibram X. Kendi's The Anti-Racist Deck, started last week. If you hav…

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July 22, 2024

The Power of Conversations: Exploring Race and Racism with Steph Edusei

Welcome to Black All Year, where meaningful conversations are at the heart of our journey towards understanding race and racism. I’m Steph Edusei, your host, a leader, speaker, coach, and the creator of this podcast. This week, I’m revis…

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July 15, 2024

The Political Landscape of the UK: Insights from the Recent Election

In this week's podcast Steph Edusei, the host and creator of the Black All Year dives into the recent general election and focuses the performance of the Reform UK Party Limited. She explores what the numbers say about the UK's political landscape a…

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July 8, 2024

Bridging Diversity and Executive Search: A Personal Journey

This week I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, James Carss. James is the founder and chief executive of Castle Peak Group, which he established in 2024. He saw a significant gap in the market in the northeast for a true executive search firm grounde…

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June 24, 2024

From Nissan Supervisor to TikTok Star: The Inspiring Journey of Nige Thompson

Welcome to "Black All Year," your go-to blog for highlighting the challenges and issues as well as celebrating the incredible stories and achievements within the Black community all year round. This week, we are thrilled to feature the extraordinary…

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June 11, 2024

Why Your Vote Matters: UK General Election Special with Black All Year Podcast

In the latest episode of the Black All Year podcast, host Steph Edusei engages in a compelling conversation with Loujane Alasi, a freelance journalist, non-executive director, and charity sector worker. Together, they delve into the significance of …

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June 4, 2024

Welcome to the New Season of Black All Year with Steph Edusei

Hello everyone, and welcome to the exciting new season of Black All Year! I'm Steph Edusei, and if you joined us for season one, you might notice a few changes this time around. Before diving into those, let me take a moment to introduce myself prop…

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May 19, 2023

Black All Year: Shattering Taboos and Nurturing Healing in Black Baby Loss

In a society where discussions about pregnancy and childbirth are often surrounded by joy and celebration, it's essential to acknowledge the painful reality of baby loss and the unique experiences faced by Black individuals and communities. The podc…

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March 12, 2023

Black All Year - almost 1, what a year!

It is many years since I first started saying that we should hold events outside of Black History Month (October in the UK) rather than focusing all our energy into one month. Since I then, I've been troubled by some of the reports of the tokenism a…

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