Let's talk about Race

Anil has been in an interracial relationship up in Manchester and discusses some of the adversity he and his partner faced. Anil recounts a time he received racial abuse while out with his white girlfriend.  Please note that this episode contains ethnic slurs. 

Saffy is a Junior Creative in the Advertising industry and talks about her journey as a Black Creative and the importance of diversity in all aspects of the industry. 

Rhian and Ami discuss Indian Stereotypes, how Brown people are lumped under one umbrella. Rhian reveals how she has been perceived and judged by strangers. Rhian and Ami also talk about Bend it like Beckham and the limited roles there are for Indian Women in Western cinema. Please note that this episode contains ethnic slurs. 

Caprice joins Ami in this episode and talks about going to a predominately white school, the problematic way some of her teachers would teach and comments she would receive from some students. For culture talk, Caprice mentions Black sitcoms such as That's So Raven, My Wife & Kids, and generally discusses how she wants to see more depictions of Black people just living their best life! 

Lauren chats about growing up with Afro Hair, the tough relationship she has had with it, and how she finally found the perfect hair salon, in Australia! For her chosen pop culture reference Lauren discusses Meghan Markle and how Black Women are often made to tone themselves down. 

What is actually like being British and not white? Let's talk about Race chats to people from different ethnic backgrounds up and down the UK. Each week we talk about a different topic that is important to our guests. From hair to stereotypes, to school life, as well as Pop Culture and media representation.