Diaspora Collective

Patois, pidgin, slang and AAVE - in this episode we discuss the importance of language in communities who face oppression and how it can be used as a facet to affirm identity and agency. We discuss the power dynamics of how language gets co-opted by brands and celebrities for monetary gain, the adverse impact of how slang is perceived during education and THAT Adele video

What’s the importance of ‘cancel culture’?  Is it used fairly and effectively in deplatforming individuals? Are we living in the age of 'oppression olympics'? This episode we discuss the power of ‘cancel culture’ and the importance of de-platforming individuals, corporations and industries who endorse and perpetuate, racist ideologies, hate crimes and oppression against communities. We relate this discussion to extremely frustrating current events including the racist actions of Wiley and the BBC.

From the almost unbelievable story of how he got into Medical School, to asking “where are the mandem?” on campus, and eventually co-authoring a clinical handbook to facilitate the diagnosis of skin conditions on black and brown skin, Malone Makwende sits down with the Diaspora Collective to have a frank discussion about Medical racism and the necessary impact bridging the gap will have on the future of healthcare

Imagine if we could “swipe left” on racism? This week we’re discussing the impact of algorithms that help maintain racist structures in society. From Jalaiah Harmon’s renegade dance controversy to dating, work and leisure, in episode 4 of the Diaspora Collective podcast, we address the impact of algorithms in maintaining racist structures in society. Tune in to hear us address these issues in technology and how we need to do more to combat racism on these platforms.

In light of the circulation of articles surrounding the term “BAME” episode 3 of the Diaspora Collective podcast addresses the contentious terminology. We discuss identity, a little bit about ourselves and how we identify, what is to call multiple places home, labels such as BAME, POC and BIPOC, and intersectionality.

This week we are joined by artist, curator, business owner, and creative producer Stacey Olika. Her work centres around representation and social change. In this episode we discuss the removal of the Edward Colston statue, museums as institutions of knowledge, why preserving racist statues aren’t synonymous with preserving history, and decolonising the curriculum.

In our first episode recorded on the inaugural #blackouttuesday, Aba, Delali, Melissa and Dominique discuss the current events which have exposed the global crisis of racial injustice and systemic racism. We react to the response of civil society, corporates, governments, brands and friends/neighbours family. This was our attempt at a proactive discussion about what authentic allyship is and trying to pave a way forward admist the trauma felt by the Black community.