Activism and Action - guest Nikki Brooker

Jenn wilson 

“We have to model the behaviour we want to see. We cannot expect others to be accountable if we’re not.” — Nikki Brooker

Jenn Wilson is joined by our guest Nikki Brooker (she/her)

Nikki is an Anti-Racist Mum and Advocate for Equity, Inclusion & Youth Voice

Episode Overview

In this powerful episode, Jenn sits down with Nikki Brooker to explore her journey from being labelled “eccentric” as a young person to becoming a fierce advocate for youth-led change and anti-racism.

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About Nikki:

Nikki is a lifelong advocate for equity, inclusion and the transformative power of young people’s voices. From co-founding the UK Youth Parliament as a teenager to building spaces where community voice drives change, her work has ensured the establishment of youth-led mental health services and anti-racist campaigning and education. As the Anti-Racist Mum, Nikki supports white people to unlearn conditioning and take meaningful action toward justice. Her work is rooted in truth, love and accountability, and this resource is part of her mission to support Global Majority children and young people to experience equity within educational settings.

Episode Takeaway

This episode is a call to action for anyone committed to justice and inclusion. Nikki reminds us that advocacy is not about speaking for others, but about creating spaces for dialogue, empathy, and connection. Her reflections on “consent culture” vs “entitlement culture” challenge us to rethink how we show up in community and how we can foster unity without erasing difference.

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More about this episode:

1. Early Activism & Youth Advocacy

Nikki shares her teenage journey into politics, youth rights, and global peace movements.

2. Challenging Local Racism

Growing up in a conservative village, Nikki connected with migrant workers and began questioning community bias.

3. Transformative Experience in Australia

Nikki recounts how an Aboriginal elder helped her unlearn colonial narratives and recognize her privilege.

4. Immersive Learning & Faith Respect

Living as a Muslim woman for a week gave Nikki firsthand insight into anti-Muslim bias and deepened her respect for faith.

5. From Allyship to Action

Nikki explains why white women must take responsibility for challenging racism and supporting global majority communities.

6. Language & Decolonization

She introduces terms like “Melaniemic” and “global majority,” and discusses the importance of shifting language to dismantle hierarchies.

7. Parenting & Advocacy

Nikki shares how her daughter’s experience of racism led her to create Anti-Racist Mums and develop resources for families.

8. Resources for Change

From role-play cards to safeguarding guides, Nikki offers practical tools for parents, educators, and allies.

9. Living Your Values

Nikki talks about embodying intersectional feminism, rejecting societal norms, and modeling accountability.

10. Unlearning Bias & Building Awareness

The episode closes with a reminder to question media, challenge internal bias, and sit with discomfort to grow.

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