Ben Raemers took his own life last month. It has started a conversation about mental health in the skateboarding community. Hosted by Ben Zand and James Threlfall MBE.  If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in The Next Episode please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.  Thanks to eSeurope and This ’N’ That for clips in today’s episode. #TheNextEpisode // TheNextEpisode@bbc.co.uk

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The UK’s first official Afrobeats chart has been launched by BBC Radio 1Xtra. For many it’s recognition that’s been a long time coming. But there are some who think a new British chart could dilute the authenticity of the genre.  The Next Episode follows the journey of Afrobeats from Africa to the UK and looks at how the music has contributed to the rise of Black African Pride. Hosted by Linda Adey.  Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing, Lola Rae, Ezi Emela, Mista Silva and a whole host of Afrobeats artists.

Afrobeats

Earlier this month, American gymnast Simone Biles was featured on the cover of Vogue US. The images received backlash online for “bad lighting”, and some comments raised questions about why a black photographer with more experience of photographing black skin wasn't used. But Vogue US told The Next Episode that there was a lot of positive feedback from the audience and from Simone herself. Hosted by Linda Adey. Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

Black Photography

Black women experience substantially higher rates of mental health problems than white women. Black men experience psychosis around 10 times more often than white men. Yet white people are more than twice as likely to be receiving treatment for mental health problems. The coronavirus pandemic and police brutality in the US have had a huge impact on the mental health of Black British people. But is the system equipped to deal with this trauma? Hosted by Linda Adey.  Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

Black minds matter

Black Pound Day aims to put more money into black-owned businesses. It's been set up by So Solid Crew's Swiss, inspired by George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Protests. The Next Episode investigates whether Black Pound Day will work. 
 
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1Xtra’s DJ Ace needs a kidney transplant. He’s been on the waiting list for more than two years. But that’s not unusual for a black man. In fact according to the NHS, black and Asian people have to wait on average a year longer than white people for a kidney transplant. That’s partly down to the number of black and Asian people who say ‘no’ to being an organ donor. So why is that? The Next Episode investigates…

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