Anita Whittaker & Friends Podcast

This show was recorded a month ago before Covid-19 swept across the globe.  However.  Being politically aware is still a very important and relevant message, and when all is done, with Covid-19, there will be a lot changed in our world that we will all need to be aware of.  So; in the spirit of encouraging awareness, especially at these difficult times where civil liberties can be bent and stretched and what that can mean for our futures, I have decided to post this discussion.  Please feel free to comment, always stay alert and do your own research. Tom and I had a lot of catching up to do, so this podcast in in three parts to be released throughout this week. find Tom on Twitter @tomlondon6

This show was recorded a month ago before Covid-19 swept across the globe.  However.  Being politically aware is still a very important and relevant message, and when all is done, with Covid-19, there will be a lot changed in our world that we will all need to be aware of.  So; in the spirit of encouraging awareness, especially at these difficult times where civil liberties can be bent and stretched and what that can mean for our futures, I have decided to post this discussion.  Please feel free to comment, always stay alert and do your own research. Tom and I had a lot of catching up to do, so this podcast in in three parts to be released throughout this week. find Tom on Twitter @tomlondon6

This show was recorded a month ago before Covid-19 swept across the globe.  However.  Being politically aware is still a very important and relevant message, and when all is done, with Covid-19, there will be a lot changed in our world that we will all need to be aware of.  So; in the spirit of encouraging awareness, especially at these difficult times where civil liberties can be bent and stretched and what that can mean for our futures, I have decided to post this discussion.  Please feel free to comment, always stay alert and do your own research. Tom and I had a lot of catching up to do, so this podcast in in three parts to be released throughout this week. find Tom on Twitter @tomlondon6

We interrupt our usual podcasting to give you a little message of support during these strange times.  This is new for all who are in the middle of the COVID-19 threat and globally, we are all trying to make the best out of what we have.  To all of you out there, I hope you are doing well.  Please do follow your governments advice wherever you are, and, of course.  Stay safe.

NOTE: This is part 2 of a two part Art series featuring the 'GOLLY' exhibition by Gary Jo Gardenhire.  Please listen to episode 1 with Professor Justin Randolph Thompson HERE [https://www.buzzsprout.com/847420/2949850-justin-randolph-thompson-black-history-month-florence-why-it-is-important-for-the-modern-world-to-accept-and-teach-it-s-past-and-how-art-transcends-boundaries] In discussion with friend and Artist Gary Jo Gardenhire [https://www.facebook.com/garyjo.gardenhire?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARDirIMINUuFEssk_6CaxOGp-zAx4fsOm8AHJB1u8ajjr5llvkcUx41SL0_G0YsLyP1YEls7Fmwp1pXW&fref=mentions], discussing his controversial exhibit ‘GOLLY’ and how he processed being called a ‘Golliwog’ here in London. Accompanying visual short doc piece will follow. "I began painting their images on historical prints to disrupt the status quo, making space for (re)thinking history, race and to reclaim cultural narratives." Gary paints, draws and sculpts, find him on Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/gary_jo_g/ [https://www.instagram.com/gary_jo_g/] Website:- https://www.garyjogardenhire.com/ [https://www.garyjogardenhire.com/] Gary's 'Golly' pieces, were shown in Florence as part of their Black History Month events. Before the Coronavirus pandemic, Anita visited Florence to view the works at SRISA https://srisa.org [https://srisa.org] For further information on Back History Month Florence, and to help with research, contact Justin and the team below Website:- Black History Month Florence [http://blackhistorymonthflorence.com] Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/blackhistorymonthflorencepage/ [https://www.facebook.com/blackhistorymonthflorencepage/] Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/black.history.month.florence/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/black.history.month.florence/?hl=en]