Four friends of varying skin tones sit down to talk candidly about colourism and identity through our experiences growing up as teenagers in the UK, in the 90s to the present day. We talk about the importance of language and our collective responsibility toward learning and unlearning. Looking ahead to the next generation, we ask how we can pass on as much of our learning as possible for them to build upon?
If you are affected by anything discussed in this episode, we have provided links to organisations you may find helpful at the bottom of these show notes.
Mentions: Kristel’s writing/appearances: https://mediadiversified.org/2018/04/26/we-need-to-talk-about-light-skinned-privilege/ https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/02/mixed-up-yes-you-can-still-be-racist-even-if-you-have-mixed-race-kids-10840351/ https://mediadiversified.org/2018/02/27/stormzy-should-be-grateful-tell-the-daily-mail-shut-up/ https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/cat-person-short-story-new-yorker-viral-what-men-should-take-learn-sexism-sex-consent-a8105421.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8rqQUaz3Hk&t=1857s
Why the term ‘white passing’ can be problematic for mixed-race people: https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/06/what-is-white-passing-and-is-it-problematic-for-mixed-race-people-14522039/ Halu Halo: https://www.haluhalo.org/ The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet: https://amzn.to/3lN8njE The Mixed Bloom Room: https://mixedbloomroom.com/ The Space Between Black and White by Esuantsiwa Jane Goldsmith: https://amzn.to/3voXAiY The film Passing directed by Rebecca Hall, based on the 1920s novel Passing by Nella Larsen https://www.amazon.co.uk/Passing-Nella-Larsen/dp/0593437845/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=0593437845&psc=1 Book Layers of Blackness by Dr Deborah Gabriel FREE here https://layersofblackness.deborahgabriel.com/
Connect with Karla: Website: www.artolution.org Email: misskjt1@gmail.com IG: @artolution @kj3t (private profile so DM first)
Connect with Kristel: IG: @kristel_etc Twitter: @the_vajabond
Connect with us: Ama Rouge Website: wearewildwithin.com IG: @powerup.podcast @ama.rouge, @wearewildwithin @readwithrougebookclub @rougedoesfood LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ama-rouge-870b60138 FB: AmaRougemoves
Ella Mesma Website: www.ellamesma.co.uk, www.mayagandaia.com, www.businessyoga.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-mesma-b6071320/ IG: @powerup.podcast @Ellamesma @BusinessYoga @Maya_Gandaia FB:@EllaMesma @MayaGandaia @BusinessYogaUK
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If you are or have been affected by any of the topics we've discussed in this episode here are some organisations you may find helpful:
www.oursocialtherapy.com https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/ www.mind.org.uk www.ptsduk.org https://www.haluhalo.org/ https://mixedbloomroom.com/