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Marie Daouda joins Inaya Folarin Iman to discuss the damaging impact of the 'decolonisation' movement on history and culture and how it creates an obsession with victimhood.

In her new book Not Your Victim: How our Obsession with Race Entraps and Divides Us (2026), Marie Kawthar Daouda, a Moroccan and French academic who now lives in Britain, weaves her personal experience with erudite reflection on history, literature, and politics. She argues that we are all heirs of complex waves of immigration, conquest, and colonisation. 

Buy it on Amazon here.

Harry Saul Markham joins Inaya Folarin Iman on Equianopod to explore the rising threat of antisemitism, the failures of multiculturalism, and what it means to uphold liberal democratic values in a fragmented society.

Drawing from his powerful new book The Melted Pot: Diversity, Antisemitism and the Limits of Tolerance, he recounts a terrifying antisemitic incident in London that forced him to reckon with the darker consequences of Britain's current diversity model. Together, they talk about the normalisation of Islamist ideologies, the erosion of national identity, and why the liberal centre must urgently reassert its values in the face of growing extremes on both left and right.

📚 The Melted Pot is available now. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Melted-Pot-Diversity-Antisemitism-Tolerance-ebook/dp/B0F585SSN4

Harry Saul Markham joins Inaya Folarin Iman on Equianopod to explore the rising threat of antisemitism. Markham recounts a terrifying antisemitic incident in London that forced him to reckon with the darker consequences of Britain's current diversity model. Together, they talk about the normalisation of Islamist ideologies, the erosion of national identity, and why the liberal centre must urgently reassert its values in the face of growing extremes on both left and right.

📚 The Melted Pot is available now. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Melted-Pot-Diversity-Antisemitism-Tolerance-ebook/dp/B0F585SSN4

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In a recent episode of EquianoPod, host Ada Akpala, Head of Content for The Equiano Project, delves into the complex world of multiculturalism, immigration, and cultural diversity. Joined by guest expert Jens Heycke, an independent researcher and writer on culture and ethnic conflict, the podcast offers a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most pressing issues facing modern societies.

You can also watch the discussion on YouTube.

Public event recording.

In recent years, and especially since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, American discourse seems to increasingly drive global conversations and shape political alignments. How relevant are American arguments to the British context? And do we lose anything locally - in politics, culture, and society - when we import American themes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNVyO9jqzws

How should we navigate issues of race and identity in 2024?

They discussed the incidents involving Ngozi Fulani and Lady Hussey, the "Peckham hair" scenario, media coverage of the Nottinghill Carnival, and the controversy surrounding Tyla not identifying as "black."

Reflecting on these incidents prompted discussions on the following:

And much more.

Today's discussion with Inaya Folain Iman revolves around the question of whether Britain owes reparations for its historical role in slavery. Advocates argue that reparations can address historical injustices and contribute to global equity, while critics contend that determining responsibility and calculating reparations pose complex challenges.

Rasheed's blog on reparations can be accessed HERE.

You can also watch the discussion on YouTube.

Tackling the Rise of Antisemitism in the UK

Why is it that in a culture that invests some ethnic identities with high moral value, that Jewish identity doesn’t seem to have a place within today’s hierarchy of identity politics? And why is a war over 3,000 miles away provoking such intense reactions among people in Britain who have little direct connection with, or often knowledge of, the Middle East?

Don't Divide Us and The Equiano Project co-hosted a public event on 11th December 2023, featuring a panel of esteemed speakers and thinkers. The event focused on a crucial discussion about antisemitism and the factors contributing to its increase in the UK.

Panellists:

Moderated by Alka Sehgal Cuthbert, Director of Don’t Divide Us

You can also watch the event on YouTube.

Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary leader in the fields of African entrepreneurship and innovation. She joins Inaya Folarin Iman on Equianopod to discuss the real reason that Africa struggles today.

Magatte has been named a Forbes “20 Youngest Power Women in Africa,” a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum at Davos, a TED Global Africa Fellow, and “Leading Woman in Wellness” award winner by the Global Wellness Summit.

In this episode, Magatte explains that the solution to poverty is prosperity, and entrepreneurs play a crucial role in creating economic growth. She challenges the common belief that corruption is the main cause of Africa's poverty, pointing out that poverty itself enables corrupt practices.

Books: The Heart of a Cheetah (2023) - Find out more HERE.

You can also watch the conversation in full on The Equiano Project YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/IR28dNrcjsk