The Pin Talks

The Pin Talks to Basil

Part two of The Pin Talks return to conversations that captivated us is the story of Basil - the youngest voice to ever feature on The Pin. In 2017 The Pin team were floored during a live event, when a young person stood and posed the question, ‘How can I show that I am a proud African?'. That young person was Basil, and the question came at a time when conversations in media about African-Australian men were overwhelmingly negative. What has Basil learned in the four years since he posed that question, and what is his personal experience of living in Australia as a proud and young African person? Theme music: Sam Boon [https://www.samboon.com.au/] Interviewers: Nkechi Anele and Lucille Cutting Instagram: thepin_talks [https://www.instagram.com/thepin_talks/] Published April 2021

The Pin Talks to Emily Wurramara

Emily Wurramara [https://www.emilywurramara.com.au/] is a multi-award winning singer-song writer from Groote Eylandt, who spoke with The Pin back in 2016 following the release of her debut EP Black Smoke. Since then, Emily has released more music, become a mother, toured internationally, and moved to the southernmost state - lutruwita/Tasmania. What has Emily learned from these experiences, and what does she do to stay connected to her roots? The Pin Talks to Emily Wurramara. Music featured: Lady Blue and Tap Sticks by Emily Wurramara Theme music: Sam Boon [https://www.samboon.com.au/] Interviewers: Nkechi Anele and Lucille Cutting Instagram: thepin_talks [//www.instagram.com/thepin_talks]

It's 2020, is your local hairdresser trained to cut textured hair?

When Chrissy Zemura completed a Certificate III in hairdressing in Australia, she still didn't know how to care for her own hair. Now as a hairstylist with eight years experience, Chrissy is hoping for a change in hairdressing education in Australia to ensure future stylists enter the industry better equipped. Find Chrissy on Instagram // @chrissyzemurahair