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Black in a Box Podcast
Добавлен 1 ноя 2022
The world as told by Black faces in white spaces. Black in a Box is a podcast by Alahna, Angelo, Dan and Dom. It is nuanced thinking about structural and systemic issues. It is learning and debating and sometimes shelling. It is hip hop, rare groove, reggae and grime.It is rural and urban It is fun and serious. It is educational and occasionally it is therapy. It is about and for all of us.
606 - Electing Chaos
The results of the US Election are in and are we surprised? Now that feelings have been felt, we have a few thoughts about what happened (3:40). We also have a few questions, like ‘What is the US vs UK mindset around politics?’ (20:00) and ‘Are slogans more influential than facts amongst voters?’ (25:00) 'And if we aren’t happy with our government, how do we protest?' (32:10) Finally, we end with something light chatting about the latest viral sensation, DJ AG (41:50)
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605 - Heroes, Chris Kaba, Palestine and Israel
Просмотров 1714 дней назад
Have you ever seen your heroes up close? The pod discusses some of the times they were lucky enough to bear witness to notable people they'll be telling their grandkids about. This time we also take a look at Isr@Th3MicaAndAlyChann3l3l and Pal3st1ne, just over a year on. We discuss Chris Kaba and the dialogue surrounding his death. There's some heavy points, but as always, we sprinkle it with a...
604 - In Search of Shame
Просмотров 3721 день назад
We're back! The team had a much needed break over the summer, focusing on getting married, having babies, jet-setting and just LIVING, but now we're back on our BS. This time around, Alahna, Angelo and Dom discuss some of their highlights of the hiatus (7:44). There's a discussion on women in rap music and exactly wy they are DOMINATING in 2024 (19:05), before we look into the latest trend of r...
602 - Donna "The Iron Empress" McConnell
Просмотров 528 месяцев назад
On this episode, we are joined by the inspiring and formidable Iron Empress herself, Donna McConnell… Ironwoman, Triathlete, Hip-Hop OG, Journalist and much more! Donna and Alahna met during Ironman training and Donna shares her journey to becoming an Iron(woman) in her 50s! A journey that includes growing up in West London in the 70’s, the emergence of hip-hop in the 80’s, having a daughter in...
BIAB 601 - Black Fatherhood, Manhood and Wellbeing
Просмотров 14910 месяцев назад
We welcome two amazing guests to the studio - the collab of all collabs - we're joined by Dope Black Dads founder and BELOVD co-founder, Marvyn Harrison, and we welcome back an old friend of the pod, Tunde Odufisan, from the fantastic Tales from the Plantation Podcast. Dope Black Dads is an incredible community which focuses on celebrating, healing, inspiring and educating Black fathers for bet...
Black in a Box 507 - Christian Scotland-Williamson - "The Luxury of Fearlessness"
Просмотров 3410 месяцев назад
Former rugby and NFL star Christian Scotland-Williamson joins us to talk about his accidental but completely intentional journey to the Bar Council via two elite collision sports. We start with his unrewarded origins in rugby (5:06) until the day he answered a chance call at University before a shift at a part time job. "You beat book". Education has always been Christian's thing in sport and h...
BIAB - 505 Black and Neurodivergent w Tyla Grant.mp4
Просмотров 4511 месяцев назад
In our latest episode, we have the change-making Tyla Grant chatting with us about neurodiversity, living with autism as Black woman and more. Tyla takes the floor to introduce what neurodiversity means to her and how race and gender played a role in her belated diagnosis (6:00). We discuss some of the challenges people with neurodivergences, especially people of colour, face in school and the ...
Black in a Box 503 - Aesop Rocky Strikes Again
Просмотров 47Год назад
We began by acknowledging our weakness in having no woman on the pod in Alahna's absence during international women's month. You can head to our Tik Tok and IG Spotlight for content celebrating a number of Black women changing the world for the better. Our first topic is a discussion on the notion of masculinity within the Black community (3:34) rooted around the much-debated framing of ASAP Ro...
Black in a Box 502 - You People, Emotional Butlers and Vicarious Trauma
Просмотров 36Год назад
For whose comfort should Black people be cultivating their conversations? Alahna, Dan, Dom and Gelo negotiate exactly that question, in relation to cinema and conversations within the Black community, as well as the role of trauma porn in indicating the value of black life. We open discussing Kenya Barris and Jonah Hill race rom-com and Guess Who remake “You People” (2:20) and whether it is har...
Black in a Box 410 - A Tale of Two Comedians
Просмотров 35Год назад
We needed to talk about some Daves. Dave Chappelle's monologue on SNL generated heat with some commentators saying it engaged in anti-semitic tropes whilst others praised its nuance. We discuss it and how Chappelle's skill as a comedian doesn't always translate. (5:22) We then get onto David Baddiel, his appearance on Jason Lee's podcast, his documentary "Jews Don't Count" and how the effects o...
Black In a Box 409 - Jason 'Scully' Kavuma - "The bigger you live, the longer you live"
Просмотров 1232 года назад
Lock in for a journey through astrology, living the life that fulfils you, lunar travel, pirates and miscellaneous money and so much more with Jason 'Scully' Kavuma. Scully - one of the voices behind the rise of lockdown internet sensation #NS10v10 at No Signal - cut his teeth as a new media dabbler at Vice before becoming a presenter and A&R as well as a producer on the rise. It has to be said...
I originally tuned in for some background noise, but I soon found myself captivated by the depth of the conversation. As a Black woman, I deeply appreciate your collective courage and openness to engage in honest and impactful dialogues that many shy away from.
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