May 05, 2026

Scots - the Kindest People I've Ever Met with Malini Chakrabarty

43 minutes

Join Fiona and Marlene as they chat with artist and anti-racism champion Malini Chakrabarty about her powerful work, her experiences living in Scotland, and the crucial skills needed to build a more equitable society.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Malini shares both the positive and challenging aspects of her journey in Scotland, offering authentic insights into what it means to be a woman of colour navigating Scottish society today. We explore the essential capabilities for combating racism—empathy, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence—and discuss practical ways these skills can be developed and strengthened.

Malini also opens up about her reasons for supporting Scottish independence and provides fascinating perspective on how younger voters are shaping Scotland's political future. Her reflections bring fresh understanding to voting behaviour and generational attitudes toward democracy.

Throughout this discussion, Robert Burns's famous line comes alive: "O, wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as others see us"—a reminder of the transformative power of seeing ourselves through others' eyes, and of the importance of genuine dialogue across difference.

A thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply human conversation you won't want to miss.

Key topics:

00:01:33 Introducing Malini Chakrabarty

00:02:29 Education Scotland's anti-racism programme

00:09:25 A warm Scottish welcome

00:12:14 Far right racism in Scotland

00:14:50 Protecting our children through education

00:21:13 Making a personal impact

00:23:23 The Power of Art

00:25:39 Supporting Scottish Independence

00:27:26 Young voters

00:29:26 Young women in politics

00:33:08 Different ways to protest

00:36:54 Lets put the women in charge!

Find out more about the resources mentioned:

Malini Chakrabarty https://linktr.ee/malinichakrabarty

Artists for Scottish Independence https://artistsforindy.scot/

Young Anti-Racist Voices of Scotland https://education.gov.scot/resources/anti-racist-education/young-anti-racist-voices

Young Women's Movement https://youngwomenscot.org/

Building Racial Literacy programme https://education.gov.scot/professional-learning/professional-learning-programmes-webinars-and-events/programmes/building-racial-literacy/

Pass the Mic Scotland https://passthemicscotland.org/

Human rights Consortium Scotland https://www.hrcscotland.org/

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