Episodes

When Marsha Hilton 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 th...

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 ha...

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 t...

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 ...

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, Louja...

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 deci...

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...

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...

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...

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, bu...

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 ...

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-dimen...

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 a...

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 eth...

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 potenti...

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 or...