Diaspora Blues

This week we look at archiving and African heroines with Roberta Joy Rich.Further readingVenus in Two Acts by Saidiya HartmanMusicSongEnergyArtistBeyonce (feat. Beam)SongCOZYArtistBeyonce

Pacifique X founder Tony K. Fretton outlines the case for community engagement as the best approach for changing minds and hearts. We also play music by the late and great Archie Roach.  Further ReadingTell Me Why: The Story of My Life and My Music By Archie RoachArchie Roach live radio performance of ‘Charcoal Lane’The truth about growing up gay and Pacific IslanderDon’t blame Pacific Island cultures for queer fear. Blame colonisationMusicSongCharcoal LaneArtistArchie RoachSongFrom ParadiseArtistArchie RoachSongBeautiful ChildArtistArchie Roach

Anya Saravanan gives us insight into The Justice Map and their work to challenge carceral narratives. Later in the show, we bring you a conversation between Khushi Jadhav and her father. It's a gorgeous look into migration, culture and culinary skills.Anya Saravanan is a Tamil woman and community lawyer working in summary crime and family violence.

International students are Australia's fourth biggest export. It seems we're more than happy to take on fee-paying students, but as the pandemic has shown, when life takes an unpredictable turn, these same students are left to fend for themselves.This week we give you a glimpse into the life of an international student, and the challenges they face when applying for an Australian student visa.MusicArtistStevie WonderSongHappy BirthdayArtistEmily WurramaraSongCruisin'

We bring you speeches from the 2022 VicNAIDOC March. Speakers- Yorta Yorta, Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara man Yemurraki Egan- Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri and Trawlwoolway woman Naomi Kennedy-Bamblett- Wolithiga Elder Uncle Henry AtkinsonMusicSongFight for MeArtistBarkaaSongBackseat of My MindArtistThelma Plum

We play some highlights from the Roe v Wade OVERTURNED rally held in Naarm (Melbourne) on July 2nd. Speeches in orderDorinda Cox a Yamatji-Noongar woman and politician. She’s also the first female Aboriginal Senator from WA.Esme Louise James is an author and social media personality based in Melbourne.Anneke Demanuele is a leading student activist and socialist.

Today’s  show was all about self reflection and kicking it back with some chill tunes. Upon reflecting we discussed the importance of looking back at our childhood.

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Kiran Jadhav is our special guest this week. Kiran sat down with her daughter Khushi to share the joys and angst of motherhood.

Today's Show covered the meaning behind sorry day and also featured an interview with Hebah Ali. Hebah Ali is a short film director who came out with "Angrazee". She believes in media diversity and shares being a creative as part of her upbringing.