In this episode we hear from body therapist and author Olukemi Ogunyemi about her first book Brown Girl in The Ring, a memoir of her upbringing in Scotland as a mixed-race child. 

Based in the north of Scotland after living in the Central Belt, Olukemi brings her own experience alive to spark a conversation about racism in Scotland, whether that is from the institutions or from people on the street. 

We have a fascinating conversation about trauma, the need for representation and to raise awareness about the ongoing issues and hope for the future generations. 

You can find out more about her work here: olukemiogunyemi.com and at @therealolukemiogunyemi. 

The Sheku Bayoh inquiry can be found on YouTube at this link. 

More articles on the inquiry below: 

https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/we-feel-vindicated-sheku-bayohs-family/

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/nov/30/judge-pledges-inquisitorial-inquiry-sheku-bayoh-death-scotland

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/sheku-bayoh-police-scotland-police-fife-scotland-b2076754.html

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13499868.sheku-bayoh-death-police-custody-unanswered-questions/

Playwright and poet Hannah Lavery, who was one of our guests from our Dispatches from Ullapool, told his story in her work Lament for Sheku Bayoh. 

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Music:

Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3338-achaidh-cheide

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license