This is a Community Service Announcement: Recent Episodes
Alex & Ivan
COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT, is a podcast that promotes positive and progressive conversations about topics that have daily impact within communities. Hosted by Alex Mechanikool & Ivan Teece, we invite guests who are active in their community to share their insights and perspectives, with the goal to unpack the subject matter and raise a wider understanding of all the points of view that make up the complex communities that we live in.
This week on the CSA Podcast we are joined by our guests Esi Ayensu & Andre Bright. We will be discussing if really need a Black History Month, here in the UK. What's its purpose? And if it needs to evolve, what does that look like? Join us on Wednesday.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Get to know our guests
01:21 - We share found memories of Black History Month
09:03 - The story of black history doesn't start with chains
20:06 - Is BHM exclusive or Inclusive?
26:00 - The commercialisation of black history
33:33 - Could the workplace be a good place to tackle racism
48:48 - What's the future evolution for BHM?
In this episode of the CSA Podcast, we brought together recent guests for a discussion with the hopes of expanding the conversation on identity and how we can have better conversations.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Get to know our guests
02:15 - Places where we feel most comfortable
10:10 - How we define identity
22:15 - A look at collective identities
35:27 - Where conversations break down
49:48 - Advice on how to have more productive conversations
In this episode of the CSA Podcast, we are joined by Terry Regan, an active member of his community and an advocate for promoting mental health awareness amongst men. He will join us to discuss his perspective on how the Cockney community have been impacted and challenged when engaging in conversations about the British Identity.
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In this episode of the CSA Podcast, we are joined by Luke Uncaged, a born & bred East Londoner who has taken the brain step to speak his truth unapologetically. Sometimes controversial but nevertheless courageous to not fold to expectations of others. We will explore some often overlooked voices in discussion on British Identity.
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In this episode of the CSA Podcast, we are joined by Andre Bright, he is a very active and inspirational individual within the Black Community.
Born in Sierra Leone he moved to the UK where he made some interesting discoveries on UK perceptions of Africa. He shares this and many more insights as we attempt to unpack perspectives with 60 minutes!!!!
• Learn more about his work and projects at https://www.becomeimmersive.co.uk • Get the card activity featured in this video: https://www.pocketsofspace.co.uk/
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Andre reflects on his transition from living in Sierra Leone and the transition to Britain
05:40 - Overcoming the idea of being seen as different
10:08 - Life in Birmingham in a multicultural dwelling
15:36 - Project to change Africa's brand
20:56 - Challenging and breaking limiting beliefs
27:53 - The effects of intergenerational trauma
31:56 - ⭐ Andre's proud project #BecomeTalk Cards
37:42 - Kids are our future, give them a seat at the table
40:24 - Adjusting your heritage to fit in
44:32 - The cultural esteem revolution
51:28 - The resistance to discuss cultural capital in Britain
55:29 - Colonialism "You are us but without the privileges"
59:33 - Unless your ideology is challenged, why would you challenge it?
01:02:48 - Is empathy on the rise?
In this episode of the CSA Podcast, Samantha Hibbert is born in Britain in the 70s and discusses her story growing up finding her identity in Britain
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Episode highlights
02:08 - At what age did Samantha have a sense of identity
05:51 - Did you notice prejudicial undertones & Early education
10:58 - Racial stamp of approval "You're not like the others"
17:00 - Recounting Caribbean moments in a British environment
21:17 - Parents being very involved in their education
26:53 - Their relationship with the British identity
32:10 - The lack of Caribbean representation
40:13 - Do Caribbean young people continue to under perform?
49:33 - Seeing is believing - Looking to people who look like you
Jack Yates, is an inquisitive being who is very comfortable to speak his truth abut equally willing to explore and investigate even if it challenges his ideals. This is the most stand out attribute that appealed to me about Jack. He has a passion for British history and works in one UK's National museums. He has a most interesting journey about his relationship with The British Identity. I had invited him on as our guest to share his journey so far as a young male growing up in a Conservative environment.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Jacks background
06:55 - Starting to question how history is represented in school
10:49 - Celebrating victories and not the loses; the truth is much more interesting
13:41 - British identity under threat
15:29 - How travelling challenged his perspectives
17:42 - Jack experiencing Britain's influence on his travels
19:42 - How reading on history caused an 'house of cards' effect
22:57 - The ugly side of Britain realised through inequity
27:18 - Jack continued his travels
30:31 - A look at the British “stiff upper lip”
37:22 - The link between identity and emotion
41:14 - The barriers that hold us back from healthy discussion
47:37 - What it means to be 'British'
51:55 - How we can have more productive and progressive conversations
In this episode, we speak with (ig)@nikkipop.official, a young dancer living in Ukraine.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Intro
02:07 - Nikki's journey to dance
05:12 - Growing up in Ukraine
08:21 - Tensions with Russia, and it's impact on Ukraine
11:48 - Creative people seeing the world differently
15:34 - Nikki's experience as the war began
23:25 - Zelenskyy, the best manager in the world
26:09 - Dancers fighting back, but not in the way you think
29:53 - What you should take away from this podcast
37:02 - "I know myself and my people"
In this episode, we speak with David Bigglestone, a youth worker in Newham who has had a big impact on young people.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Loving yourself - nature vs nurture
04:27 - Right place, wrong clothing?
10:47 - Kind to kin
12:10 - Virus infecting the community
13:51 - Under stress: Communities that implode
16:22 - Why role models are important?
20:17 - You don't have to aim big
22:31 - Unrealistic role models
26:18 - Social media, the marketplace for attention
30:06 - Online is robbing us of our chance to shut down
31:44 - Validation & how to move forward
36:13 - Shopkeepers are role models
39:36 - Make community activities sexy
41:25 - Take more time to express yourself
43:13 - Instilling mindfulness in young people
44:44 - Always space for more empathy
In this episode, we continue the conversation from EP1 on Youth, Crime & Community.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Loving yourself - nature vs nurture
04:27 - Right place, wrong clothing?
10:47 - Kind to kin
12:10 - Virus infecting the community
13:51 - Under stress: Communities that implode
16:22 - Why role models are important?
20:17 - You don't have to aim big
22:31 - Unrealistic role models
26:18 - Social media, the marketplace for attention
30:06 - Online is robbing us of our chance to shut down
31:44 - Validation & how to move forward
36:13 - Shopkeepers are role models
39:36 - Make community activities sexy
41:25 - Take more time to express yourself
43:13 - Instilling mindfulness in young people
44:44 - Always space for more empathy
In this episode, we share our thoughts on some of the contributing factors to youth crime in the community.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Introducing the CSA podcast
02:27 - A big welcome to our guests
05:14 - Saying "Hello" in London
07:35 - Newham's North & South divide
08:45 - Local activities for local people
12:29 - Impact of large Industries on small communities
20:43 - Youth crime then vs now
28:03 - Is there a link between closing youth centres and crime?
36:18 - Seeking 'cheat codes' on social media
41:23 - Community influencers, the good & bad
47:07 - Young people forced to stay 'one step ahead'
50:05 - Communication as an intervention
51:07 - Closing thoughts