Talking Race
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Talking Race is a brand new podcast which explores the roots of race and how this invention controls the world. Race, the biggest myth in human history, has justified slavery, colonialism and genocide. So, let's talk about race. The series hosts, Professor Vini Lander and Dr Daniel Kilvington, will speak with scholars, professionals and activists as we learn about race, and how racism is manifest in different contexts. This podcast will be one of interest for scholars, professionals, activists, students and the public understanding of race and racism. Join the conversation and share your thoughts and experiences using the hashtag #TalkingRace
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Episodes
Race and the Sport Media part 2 with Leon Mann
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBPart 2 of 2: In part 2 of our episode focusing on race and the sport media, we're joined by sports producer, broadcaster, and founder of the Black Collective of Media in Sport (BCOMS), Leon Mann. Leon talks about his experience of working in the sport media and the reasons why BCOMS were established in 2009. Leon highlights ways in which diversity can be achieved in the sport media, he offers advice for sports journalists, and predicts how the industry will change for the better. Give BCOMS ...
Race and the Sport Media part 1 with Nelson Kumah
November 08, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 49.2 MBPart 1 of 2: In part 1 of this episode focusing on the sport media, Dan Kilvington speaks with BBC Sport's Nelson Kumah. Nelson reflects on his journey into the sport media and highlights how, at times, the industry can be somewhat unwelcoming for sports journalists from ethnic minority backgrounds. He speaks passionately about his own activist work as the Chair of BBC Sports BAME Advisory Group. In part 2, we'll hear from BCOMS founder, Leon Mann.
Race and Sports Commentary with Paul Campbell
November 01, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, Dr Dan Kilvington speaks with Dr Paul Campbell about racialised representations within the sport media, paying close attention to sports commentary. Paul discusses his own empirical research which illustrated that black athletes, for instance, are less likely to be praised by commentators for cognitive qualities such as intelligence when compared to their white counterparts. He outlines where such stereotypes originate from and the impact of them. ITV commentator, Sam Matter...
Race and Mental Health with Frank Keating
October 25, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode we talk to Professor Frank Keating from Royal Holloway University of London about race, racism and mental health. Professor Keating outlines the 'invisibilisation' of race in health policy and practice. He talks about the changes required to raise the awareness and understanding of mental health professionals to the damage racism in all its guises causes racial weathering which harms the mental health of people of colour. He strongly advises that we talk about our mental heal...
Race, Education and Activism with Rita Kohli
October 18, 2021 07:15 - 49 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode Dr Rita Kohli, Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education and Information studies at the University of California, Riverside, talks about her work with teachers of colour. She is the co-founder and co-director of the institute for Teachers of Colour Committed to Racial Justice. Dr Kohli describes the power of how the institute provides a mutually supportive space for teachers of colour to be their authentic selves. A space of joy, creativity and hope.
Race and Britain with Les Back
October 11, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode we talk with Les Back, Professor of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London. We explore the state of race relations in contemporary Britain and look towards the future; how the Covid-19 pandemic helped illustrate racialised inequalities; ways to decolonise research; and how to be anti-racist.
Black British Feminism with Heidi Mirza
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MBSeries 2 of the Talking Race podcast starts with a discussion about Black British feminism. Professor Heidi Mirza talks about how it grew from grassroots women today are driving forward change, leaving her hopeful about its future.
Race and Cyberspace: A new space for racism? With Rachel Boyle and Jessie Daniels
August 24, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn our series finale, Dr Daniel Kilvington talks with Rachel Boyle and Professor Jessie Daniels about ‘race’ and racism on the internet. We’ll explore the significance and impact of ‘race’ online, how the internet has provided a new platform for racism, and the motivations factors encouraging online racism. Both Rachel and Jessie recount their personal experiences of receiving online racism and abuse. We end by offering solutions on how online racism should be prevented and challenged.
Race and Cyberspace: A new space for racism? with Rachel Boyle and Jessie Daniels
August 24, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn our series finale, Dr Daniel Kilvington talks with Rachel Boyle and Professor Jessie Daniels about ‘race’ and racism on the internet. We’ll explore the significance and impact of ‘race’ online, how the internet has provided a new platform for racism, and the motivations factors encouraging online racism. Both Rachel and Jessie recount their personal experiences of receiving online racism and abuse. We end by offering solutions on how online racism should be prevented and challenged.
Race and Football: Where are the British Asian footballers? with Permi Jhooti and Anwar Uddin
August 17, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of Talking Race, Dr Daniel Kilvington speaks with British Asian footballing pioneers Permi Jhooti (Fulham) and Anwar Uddin (Barnet FC). Jhooti, the inspiration for Bend It Like Beckham, and Uddin, now Aldershot Town assistant manager and campaign manager for Fans for Diversity, share their experiences on and off the field, highlight barriers, and offer solutions. This offers a great insight into British South Asian female and male experiences in the ‘beautiful game’.
Race and Football: Where are the British Asian footballers? With Permi Jhooti and Anwar Uddin
August 17, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of Talking Race, Dr Daniel Kilvington speaks with British Asian footballing pioneers Permi Jhooti (Fulham) and Anwar Uddin (Barnet FC). Jhooti, the inspiration for Bend It Like Beckham, and Uddin, now Aldershot Town assistant manager and campaign manager for Fans for Diversity, share their experiences on and off the field, highlight barriers, and offer solutions. This offers a great insight into British South Asian female and male experiences in the ‘beautiful game’.
Race in Education with Kauser Jan and Daniel Kebede
August 10, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode of Talking Race, Professor Vini Lander speaks with Kauser Jan, a primary teacher in Leeds, and Daniel Kebede, Vice President of the National Education Union (NEU), about personal and professional experiences of racism. They discuss how racism is embedded in society and its institutions. We need to understand racism in order to dismantle it through education to establish an inclusive society.
Race and Children’s Literature with Darren Chetty and Lisa Stephenson
August 03, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis episode examines the absence of race in children’s literature. Guest interviewer, Dr Emily Zobel Marshall, talks with Darren Chetty and Lisa Stephenson about the reasons why BAME children think stories are about White people and why in a tiny minority of books for primary children feature a BAME character or a BAME protagonist. They discuss the positive role played by the Story Makers project in addressing this absence.
Critical Race Theory with David Gillborn
July 27, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode of Talking Race, hosts Professor Vini Lander and Dr Daniel Kilvington speak with Professor Dave Gillborn about Critical Race Theory (CRT). He was one of the first people to use CRT in Britain. He discusses where CRT comes from, whether it is a theory and how it gets under the skin of racism. Gillborn talks about the salience of racism in education and how CRT has become a global approach.
Race and Racism with Kehinde Andrews
July 14, 2020 20:47 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this series opening episode of Talking Race, hosts Professor Vini Lander and Dr Daniel Kilvington speak with Professor Kehinde Andrews about the world's biggest myth - 'race'. In this thought-provoking episode, Andrews talks us through what race is, where it came from, and what the future holds. He also expertly outlines how COVID-19 provides us with a perfect example of how systemic racism operates.