Let's talk about Race

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/

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.

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.

Sophie works in healthcare and discusses racism she has encountered with her patients, as well as general racism in the workplace. She talks about the need to challenge an all-white interview panel and the positive impact diversity has in her workplace.

Byran chats about growing up in London compared to living in Liverpool, his first (and only) experience with the police and Denzel Washington.