Let's talk about Women of Colour in Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Let's talk about Women's Football

This week Ami chats to Saffron Renzullo, who co-founded Inter Melanin FC, about the lack of diversity in Women's Football. Useful links: Inter Melanin FC Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/intermelanin/]  FA figures on Women’s and Girls growth strategy [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thefa.com/news/2022/nov/08/inspiring-positive-change-women-girls-football-strategy-update-20220811&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1695732768359948&usg=AOvVaw3j2kROjh9dJ0t6TWJnsm-p] Guardian article on the increase in ethnic players [https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/09/england-fa-lionesses-new-scheme-pathway-increased-diversity]

Let's talk about a Home Office scandal

This week we are joined by Glenda Caesar a Windrush Scandal activist. Ami and guest host Lubna talk to Glenda about her experience as a victim of what she calls a "Home Office" scandal and how she is helping others get the justice they deserve. To find out more about Glenda's work at Windrush Lives check them out here: https://www.windrushlives.com/

Let's talk about Camp

This episode was made in partnership with FireSide Camps. Ami chats to British, American, and Indian former and current camp counselors. We talk about the perceptions of rural America and try to debunk myths that may deter international counselors of colour from venturing out to the States.  For more information about becoming an American Summer Camp Counselor check out FireSide Camps here: https://www.firesidecamps.com/

Let's talk about Women of Colour in Sci-Fi/Fantasy

It's an American take over! Chayil from the US takes over as guest hosts and he and Ami chat about the depiction of Women in Colour in Sci-Fi/Fantasy, why it is harder for women of colour to have a voice, and Wonder Woman.

Let's talk about Back Then & Now

Born in the 60's in London, Herbbie chats about the different forms of racism he has faced his life. We talk about what racism was like back in the 70's/80's in the UK, comparing to what it looks like now. Herbbie discusses how his kids face racism today, lessons he has taught them and how Reggae taught him about Black history.