The Conversation: Beyond Black History Month 1st Centenary

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Antony McPherson

6 episodes

6 days ago

Send us a text Little Roy is a Jamaican Reggae Artist who began his musical career at just 12-years-old. As the first person to record a song with the word "reggae" in it, he is considered the true originator of the term, and absolutely instrumental in the shaping of the reggae genre. Little Roy claimed his first number one song at the age of just 16-years-old, with "Bongo Nyah", and he has enjoyed an influential, prolific career in music ever since. In this episode, Little Roy and Anthony M...

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The Conversation: Beyond Black History Month 1st Centenary

Little Roy: The REAL Origins of Reggae Music

2 months ago

28 minutes

The Conversation: Beyond Black History Month 1st Centenary

Stephen Akinsanya: Croydon, Criminal Law and Rooting for the Underdog

Send us a text Stephen Akinsanya has been a practicing barrister for three decades, and is most known for representing clients with serious offences under complex circumstances. He is also the founder of LifeofFocus, a charity dedicated to mentoring and educating disenfranchised young people. As a Black child growing up in Croydon, Akinsanya felt underrepresented in criminal law. And so dedicated his life to reversing that trend, improving the lives of many children and “underdogs” alike. In ...

5 months ago

14 minutes

The Conversation: Beyond Black History Month 1st Centenary

Dr. Denise Miller: Why Black History Month Isn't Good Enough

Send us a text Dr. Denise Miller is a highly respected academic, author, and activist whose work focuses on the intersections of race, gender, and education. Dr. Miller's insightful analysis sheds light on the challenges students face, while also highlighting their resilience and agency. Dr. Miller's dedication to social justice and her commitment to empowering marginalized voices make her a powerful force in the fight for educational reform. In this episode Dr. Miller and McPherson dis...

6 months ago

24 minutes

The Conversation: Beyond Black History Month 1st Centenary

Suzann McLean: The Importance of Black Theatre, Culture and Performing Arts

Send us a text Suzann McLean is an esteemed, award-winning actress, and the CEO and artistic director of Theatre Peckham. Her acting career spans both stage and screen, with credits including popular productions like “Good Omens,” “The Honourable Woman,” “Dr. Who,” Eastenders,” and “Little Miss Jocelyn.” Perhaps most notably, however, is McLean’s portrayal of “Isabella”: a young Rwandan woman from the National Theatre’s production of “Measure For Measure.” Outside of acting herself, Suzann is...

7 months ago

19 minutes

The Conversation: Beyond Black History Month 1st Centenary

Alex Wheatle: Prostate Cancer, Crompton Knights and Growing Up in London

Send us a text Alex Wheatle, the "Brixton Bard," is a British novelist whose powerful stories explore themes of identity, race, and social justice, resonating deeply with young adult readers. Wheatle's Crongton Knights series, a vibrant and energetic portrayal of a group of friends in a fictional London estate, has become a modern classic, celebrated for its relatable characters, fast-paced plots, and insightful commentary on contemporary issues. In 2021, Alex was awarded an MBE in 2021 for h...

8 months ago

22 minutes

The Conversation: Beyond Black History Month 1st Centenary

Lee Jasper: Former Deputy Mayor of London and Activist

Send us a text Today's guest is Lee Jasper, human rights activist, who served as the Deputy Mayor of London under Ken Livingstone from 2000 to 2008. He focused on community relations, leading initiatives like the London Development Agency's £4 million Communities Programme. He also established the Mayor's Commission on Equality and advised on policing issues. In this episode, Jasper and McPherson discuss pressing issues within the Black community such as: systemic racism within policing, poli...

9 months ago

15 minutes