Roots Journal

Co-founders of @foodforthoughtlk discuss South Asian diet culture, mental health and more!

In our latest episode we speak to special guest Saqlain Riaz, City University's Student Union President, on identity, diversity, education and more.

In this episode we discuss all things culture, heritage and identity with Ryan Roig, who discusses his experienced living/travelling across many cultures.

Anti-migrant rhetoric is a growing concern in the UK. In response, Isaac Snow is holding up a mirror with his music to condemn these attitudes and the damaging effects they have. Roots Journal spoke to the London based singer and and songwriter about how he explores the growing xenophobia and racism in British society, especially the hostility towards migrants and those seeking asylum and confronts this in his new single ‘Why’.

Roots Journal spoke to Bush Theatre’s Associate Director Daniel Bailey about the recent #TheProtest series; a collection of 6 artists in response to the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. 

In this episode we spoke to Nanda, founder of @womenofna about diaspora, her incredible heritage and the platform championing North African Womxn.

In this episode, we spoke to Iranian artist, creative and founder of Journey of/to Dawn [@journeyoftodawn] Sahar Ghorisi [@sahar_ghorisi_x]. Hosted by our RJ Producer Lina Benjelloun [@linsabenj]. 

In this episode, we spoke to mental health advocate and MH recovery facilitator Haleema Speaks [@haleema.speaks]. Hosted by our lovely producer Lina Benjelloun [@linsbenj]. 

In this episode, Roots Journal speaks to Nutritionist Eloize Kazmiersky to discuss heritage, identity and baking! Hosted by RJ producer Lina Benjelloun [@linsbenj].