Black Mums Upfront

This week the Dope Black Mums unpack the controversial film that has everyone talking  - Cuties.  There has been international outcry, boycotts, and Netflix cancellations in the wake of the debut film from French-Senegalese director Maïmouna Doucouré. But whatever your view, the film raises some important questions about the hyper-sexualisation of young girls in our society. This week, join the Dope Black Mums as they give their honest feedback on Cuties, discuss their own journeys to womanhood (be prepared!), and ultimately ask what can we do to help guide our daughters. 

*Strong language is used from the start.

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Shots get fired this episode as the Dope Black Mums discuss the topical and controversial ‘White Saviour’ syndrome. This week, Gerald Butler shared a picture of himself feeding a Black child from what looked like a dog bowl. Many Black people went crazy and many White people asked why. When Comic Relief, gap year students and celebrities alike, head out on a mission to Africa (the continent, not country), are they there to help or get that PR pic? And even if well intentioned, does it help or hinder local initiatives and our perception of Africa? Well, the Dope Black Mums go in, and they go hard, as they break it down. They also sing. Like any saviour should.

The Dope Black Mums Podcast is back with an important, honest and heartfelt episode for World Suicide Prevention Day. The Dope Black Mums open up about their personal experiences of suicide and attempted suicide. What happens when your partner has suicidal thoughts? How do you move forward from an attempt on your life? And what do you do when it all gets too much? If there is strength in vulnerability, this is one hell of a strong sharing.

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In the final episode this season, the Dope Black Mums celebrate their first anniversary! As they talk about their favourite podcast episodes, they also have an open and frank conversation and definitely spill the tea. Which mums weren’t sure if they’d get on? Which mum revealed why the podcast on domestic violence struck such a chord with her, and who has overcome anal sex fear? In true DBM manner, we talk it out and nothing is off limits. 

Enjoy your summer, and we’ll be back (in the studio hopefully) in September!

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Surely not. Could simply being Black really make you 5 times more likely to die in childbirth? Or is there more to it than the colour of one’s skin. The jury is out, but whilst we wait for an answer, the Dope Black Mums discuss their own experiences of race and maternal care with Dr Stacey Picart MBChB, MRCOG, PGCert.

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@caramel_dr7

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When a baby is born, naturally, parents look forward to all the milestones...Sitting up, walking, talking...But what if it becomes increasingly apparent that your child may not achieve these? 

This week, the Dope Black Mums speak to Tiffany, whose son has been diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy - How do you find peace, as a mother, with this diagnosis; Can you get excited about the future; And what should we do when our children stare at someone with a disability? 

Despite the prognosis, this is a heart-warming and positive story about a young boy who is beating the odds.

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We all love watching the drama of an affair unfold on our favourite shows, but how do we feel when trust issues creep into our own lives. 

This week, the Dope Black Mums actually laugh (otherwise they may cry!) as they reminisce over the breakdown of first love, even going back as far as those crazy teenage years! 

Who got revenge, who worries her past will affect her children, and who “lingered” in the club?? 

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned - Or are we better than that? Grab the popcorn as the drama all unfolds.

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**Trigger Warning** ⚠️

Abuse happens. To 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men. We need to talk about it. In this hard-hitting episode, the Dope Black Mums are joined by Daisy who is a dope black mum and a domestic violence survivor. We are more than honored to have Daisy onto the Dope Black Mums podcast to share her story about living with emotional, physical, and sexual abuse - and surviving it. Daisy opens up about her painful and shocking marriage in an effort to help others to recognise the early warning signs and to break the taboo surrounding gendered violence. We are incredibly proud of Daisy and her three children, and we are equally proud to share this powerful podcast with you.

Disclaimer: We state in this Podcast that black women are more likely to experience abuse. This was drawn from US and not UK statistics. At present in the UK there is no evidence to suggest any ethnic group is more at risk of abuse. However, they may be more likely to face barriers receiving the help they need. We apologies for any confusion.

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@bump_dancefitness

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Black Caribbean pupils are three times as likely to be permanently excluded from school than their white counterparts. Why? In this educational episode, the Dope Black Mums are joined by English teacher and Educational Specialist Ziggy Moore to unpack what is really going on in our school systems. Can your child really be suspended for having an Afro? What rights do you have as a parent? And why should you become a school governor? Ziggy answers all, sharing his knowledge from working in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), teaching children who have been expelled from mainstream education. Don’t miss this exclusive exclusion episode. 

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Ever wondered if you could save a life one day? Do you know how easy it is to do? As part of their partnership with the NHS, and in honour of World Sickle Cell day (June 19th) the Dope Black Mums are honoured to be joined by dope black mum-of-one extraordinaire, Chanel Taylor. Chanel suffers from Sickle Cell and is an avid campaigner for blood donation in the black community. Chanel opens up about how a blood transfusion saved her life and explains why she won’t stop encouraging others to donate blood. An inspiring, insightful, bloody good pod - that could really make a difference. 

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@Unsicklemycells

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