Anthems

Andi Oliver is an award winning food presenter, chef and restaurateur. She has appeared on shows including being a judge on the BBC’S Great British Menu, and hosting Beat the Chef and Saturday Kitchen on C4. She launched her award winning restaurant Andi’s in 2016, and in 2020, she launched her newest food project entitled Wadadli Kitchen which showcases Real Caribbean Home Cooking. 

Her word of the day is SPACE. 

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I: @andioliver

T: @andisn16

#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Sabrina Grant is a presenter who has been on screen for shows on the likes of the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. She has presented shows including award-winning documentary series Supershoppers alongside Anna Richardson, and has started featuring on Lorraine. Sabrina also won an RTS Scotland Award for ‘Best on screen personality’ in 2019. 

Her word of the day is HOME. 

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I: @thesabrinagrant

T: @TheSabrinaGrant

#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Mr London is a personal trainer and online coach, publishing content across his social media platforms such as Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok to his total 1.3million fans where he shares fitness tips, workouts and motivation. 

His word of the day is RESPECT. 

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I: @mrlondon.tv

T: @MrlondonTV

#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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rAfua Hirsch is a journalist, best selling author and a former barrister. She has written for publications ranging from the Sunday Times to Vogue, takes part in current affairs programmes including BBC1 Question Time and CNN, and is the author of award winning books including Equal To Everything and Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging, which won the Royal Society of Literature Jerwood Prize. Afua is also currently the Wallis Annenberg Chair of Journalism at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

Her word of the day is NARRATIVE. 

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I: @afuahirsch

T: @afuahirsch

#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Ronke Lawal is the founder Ariatu PR Founder. She has been named one of the Top 400 women of the year in the UK for her work with the Islington Chamber of Commerce, and was a receiver of a Precious Award for Inspirational Leadership. Ronke has been awarded an alumni award from Lancaster University for making a substantial contribution to her field of work and developed an outstanding reputation among her peers.

Her word of the day is ENJOYMENT. 

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I: @ronke.lawal

T: @ronkelawal

#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Darvina Plante is a yoga instructor, leading yoga classes and retreats with a strong emphasis on making yoga inclusive. Over the past 16 years she has become trained in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Mandala, and Rocket Yoga, studying in places including Puerto Rico and Sri Lanka. Darvina also founded ‘Cultivating Conversations’, a series of events that bring individuals together to discuss how we can make our communities inclusive and empowering for everyone.

Her word of the day is LIP SERVICE. 

CONNECT WITH DARVINA: 

I: @darvinaplanteyoga

#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Renay Richadson is CEO and founder of Broccoli Content which she founded in direct response to the lack of opportunities for minority talent both in front and behind the mic.

Her word of the day is GRATEFUL. 

CONNECT WITH RENAY: 

T: @renayrich

I: @renayrich

#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Raymond Antrobus is a poet, editor and educator. He was one of the first recipients of the MA in Spoken Word Education from Goldsmiths University, and has held fellowships from Cave Canem, Complete Works iii and Jerwood Compton Poetry, as well as residencies in deaf and hearing schools around London. Raymond is a founding member of the spoken-word collective Chill Pill, the Keats House Poets Forum and a board member at The Poetry School. This is his first published short story. 

His word of the day is BOYS. 

Full transcript of episode available here

CW: This episode contains discussion of themes that some listeners may find distressing. 

CONNECT WITH RAYMOND: 

I: @raymond_antrobus

T: @RaymondAntrobus

#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. 

Resources:

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Jaja Muhammad is a producer at Broccoli Content. She formerly worked as a radio journalist and music radio producer. 

Her word of the day is DURABILITY. 

CONNECT WITH JAJA: 

I: @jaja__muhammad

T: @jaja__muhammad

#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Charlie Dark is a DJ, writer and the founder of Run Dem Crew, an alternative running club made up of creative minds. Committed to the change and upliftment of the next generation, Run Dem Crew works closely with young people across London providing mentoring and advice along with the opportunity to explore London in a safe, unique, positive and supportive environment.

His word of the day is LEADERSHIP. 

CONNECT WITH CHARLIE: 

I: @daddydarkrdc

T: @daddydarkrdc

#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West.

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