TW: In this episode we briefly mention George Floyd. If you are affected by anything discussed in this episode, we have provided links to organisations you may find helpful at the bottom of these show notes.

 

“To know better is to do better...You can’t go back.”  

 

We discuss Dance Artist, Creative director & changemaker Iris De Brito’s new and important work, Skin (working title) looking at how and why colourism is the motivation behind her piece. We also talk about our own experiences of colourism growing up in London, Kent, Bristol and Portugal.

 

Mentions:

Iris’ website: https://www.irisdebrito.net/

IG: @irisdebritouk

FB: Iris De Brito Full

Salsa UK

Andrea Stewart http://www.andreagstewart.com/

Negra by Victoria Santa Cruz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZBHvMaTiuU

Natives by Akala https://wordery.com/natives-akala-9781473661233?cTrk=MTg5ODM3MzY2fDYxN2RjNDFhMGMyNTU6MToxOjYxN2RjNDEzOTFlMTA2LjQ2Nzk1OTk5OjI3MmZjMmU2

 

Connect with us:

Ama Rouge Website: wearewildwithin.com

IG: @powerup.podcast @ama.rouge, @wearewildwithin @readwithrougebookclub @rougedoesfood

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FB: AmaRougemoves

 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-mesma-b6071320/

IG: @powerup.podcast @Ellamesma 

FB:@EllaMesma

Music by Tomo Carter IG: @tomocarter

 

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If you are or have been affected by any of the topics we've discussed in this episode here are some organisations you may find helpful:

 

www.oursocialtherapy.com

https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/

www.mind.org.uk 

www.ptsduk.org

https://www.haluhalo.org/

https://mixedbloomroom.com/