Join us as we explore transforming Black History Month into a celebration throughout the entire year. This podcast examines the importance of understanding and teaching Black history beyond just one month. We discuss whether, at present, it acts more as a token gesture due to insufficient representation in schools. Could it be a way to downplay the more difficult truths Black people have faced historically? We also consider how a broader understanding of Black history might affect young Blac ...
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Antony McPherson Podcasts

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Stephen Akinsanya: Croydon, Criminal Law and Rooting for the Underdog
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14:37Send 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 u…
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Dr. Denise Miller: Why Black History Month Isn't Good Enough
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24:52Send 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 …
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Suzann McLean: The Importance of Black Theatre, Culture and Performing Arts
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19:36Send 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 p…
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Alex Wheatle: Prostate Cancer, Crompton Knights and Growing Up in London
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22:27Send 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, celebrat…
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Lee Jasper: Former Deputy Mayor of London and Activist
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15:14Send 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 polic…
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