Overcoming Barriers

Overcoming Barriers

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Overcoming Barriers episodes

  • Brainwashed by the Press?
    Hey guys, join us in this weeks episode as we discuss about the media. We explore the idea of limiting freedom of information and find out how influential the press has been in society, ranging from politics to our perceptions of people and more ...
    Our current series CHANGE, is focused on starting a conversation and questioning the norm -  so important that we stayed clued up! Please find below links to the documentary and statistics referred in this episode:
    The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty (BBC iPlayer): https://www.mediareform.org.uk/media-ownership/who-owns-the-uk-media
    Who owns the Media Data Sheets 2019: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TLWeZGbo1jlw-Wf_oA02EaEa5yb9WOB5
    Report: Who Owns the UK Media? : https://www.mediareform.org.uk/media-ownership/who-owns-the-uk-media
    If you want to know more about Overcoming Barriers or have any queries, plese don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]
    46 min
  • The Yemen Humanitarian Crisis
    Hey guys, join us this week where we talk about the upsetting state of Yemen and mention how we as people can help. We also come across the topic of the White Saviour Complex, loudly express our frustrations with the  on the matter and more...
    If you enjoy this week's episode, please check the rest of series on CHANGE and if you want to know more about Overcoming Barriers or have any queries, plese don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]
    If you are passionate about changing the world for the better check out these following pages:
    Here is a link to a fundraiser created by Pathu Sutharsan, who was a noble Alumni at Wallington County Grammar School but sadly lost his life yesterday whilst cycling from London to Brighton in support those affected by the war in Yemen. Although he unfortunately wasn't able to complete his goal of 120Km in his bike ride for Yemen, surely with everyone's help we can exceed his target of raising £200. 
    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pathu120kmbikeride
    If you want to learn more about Yemen and help millions, check out:
    https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/yemen-crisis
    47 min
  • Loopholes in the Justice System
    Hey guys! This week we discuss potential changes to the British judiciary after reading that the judiciary may possibly get rid of the jury system all together. We also shed light on other areas in relation to faults with the British Legal System such as Racial profiling, and unfair biases as well as our day-to-day experiences with real acts of implicit discrimination in a multi-cultural society such as micro-aggressions (*TRIGGERED*). If you happen to like this episode, please share to potentially inspire others to help continue the conversation to bring about change. 
    Have a look at these articles, documentaries and studies to find out more about racial bias in the justice system:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvMouTYuw7g&feature=youtu.be
    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/849200/statistics-on-race-and-the-cjs-2018.pdf
    http://www.irr.org.uk/research/statistics/criminal-justice/
    When They See Us (Central Park) - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80200549
    40 min
  • BlackLivesMatter

    In the first episode of our series CHANGE, we discuss how racism remains prevalent in society following the death of George Floyd and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement.

    We would really appreciate if you could sign the following petitions and/or donate to the Black Lives Matter Movement:

    Justice for Breanna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor?source_location=topic_page

    Anti Racism in Education (Petition): https://www.change.org/p/secretary-of-state-education-anti-racism-education-to-be-compulsory-in-u-k-schools-c27ddfe2-0ae9-4d7f-b168-f23ef32200f8?original_footer_petition_id=22587575&algorithm=promoted&source_location=petition_footer&grid_position=10&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uAHiPWAEAAAAAXtozp5FmisA0MGIyODA3Mg%3D%3D

    Black Lives Matter (Donate Page): https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019

    Recommended Books:

    So You Want To Talk About Race - Ijeoma Oluo

    Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race - Reni Eddo-Lodge 

    Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire - Akala



    37 min
  • Trailer

    Overcoming Barriers is a podcast to enlighten, educate and empower people to action for change. We want to use our platform to promote charities, petitions and organisations that seek to help communities most in need. As two young black women, growing up in London we talk about current affairs and how they affect our personal experiences. Join us every Thursday for a brand new episode.

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About Overcoming Barriers

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Welcome to our podcast 'Overcoming Barriers'. Listen in every Friday to two Black African & Caribbean women trying to educate and bring awareness in society as marginalised individuals. Here to…