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For Black History Month 2022 we're celebrating the achievements, rich history,Ìýcultural heritageÌýand the legacy of people of Afro- Carribean heritage with a rosterÌýof informative events and talks.Ìý

In addition to these activities, we thought it would be a good opportunity to showcase some podcasts that not only highlightÌýblack lived experience, but also approachÌýwider systemic questions about racialization andÌýracism. Our approach is wide-ranging, considering theÌýglobal and also the local, as we feature voices from our own UCLÌýcommunity.Ìý

We’ve decided to focus on three main podcast series to markÌýBlack History Month. Halle McCarthy, Senior Campaigns Officer, who manages and oversees podcasts elaborates more aboutÌýthese choices.Ìý

“It isÌýclear there is a wealth of lived experience, talent,Ìýand compelling testimonyÌýamongst members of UCL's Black community. When deciding how to capture this, it is important to acknowledge that these podcasts highlight only a tiny fraction of theÌýdiverseÌýexperiences of professional and academic staff, broaderÌýquestions about racism, global issues concerning the diaspora whether that's in relation to unity, universal experienceÌýor other issues.ÌýA lot of great content has already been produced, but we are always seekingÌýto develop moreÌýhighly produced material thatÌýoutlines the wealthÌýof contribution UCL's Black community have made. Do approach us with any ideas you want toÌýexplore. We are always keen to develop new talent, encourage importantÌýconversations to flourish, ask the bigger questionsÌýand above all, support theÌýcommunity. If you have any suggestions, please email podcasts@ucl.ac.uk - Halle McCarthy, Senior Campaigns Officer.Ìý

Before we look at the podcasts in more detail,Ìýif you weren’t able to tune in at the beginning of October, you can revisit our special Lunch Hour Lecture, chairedÌýby the Provost, Dr Michael Spence,Ìýwith Dr Rochelle Burgess (UCL institute for Global Health): Where is home?

Black Urbanisms

This four-part podcast series from UCL Urban Laboratory explores what the term ‘Black Urbanisms’ can offer us as we think about cities and urban experience. The episodes explore concepts in relation to the racialized city, blackness and the city, land governance in African cities, coloniality and the impositions of Western notions on health care projected onto the city amongst other areas.Ìý

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Black Lives at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË

ThisÌýthree part podcast seriesÌýexplores the lived experiences of UCL’s Black staff and students through the lens of higher education with the intention ofÌýÌýamplifying their voices. You'll hear from an academic, a member of Professional Services staff and a student as they discuss their experiences of race, racialisation and systemic racism, and explore what »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË needs to change in order to be better. The series is accompanied by a video from the Provost, Dr Michael Spence, highlightingÌýwhy it's important to listen to this series and a shift forward for UCL. It is hosted byÌýTundeÌýBanjokoÌýOBE, aÌýsocial justice advocate, UCL alumnus and the founder of multiple initiativesÌýsuch asÌýMaking the Leap, the UK Social Mobility AwardsÌýandÌýBlack Charity Leaders.

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Sarah Parker Remond CentreÌý

The Sarah Parker Remond Centre's podcast resource highlights important research and conversations on racism and racialisation, with contributions from academics, activists and cultural practitioners. Of particluar interest for Black History Month are episodes featuring conversations with the award winning film maker Steve McQueen, George the Poet, and Gary Younge, who is Professor of Sociology at Manchester university as well as being aÌýdistinguished journalist.Ìý

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You can listen to these podcasts and other UCL produced content onÌýthe UCL Minds section of our website, or by searching UCL Minds wherever you listen to your podcasts, to hear staff and students from across UCL discuss news and insights, whenever and wherever you like, absolutely free!

If you have any questions or suggestions about our podcasts, please get in contact with us atÌýpodcasts@ucl.ac.ukÌý

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