The Chronicles of A Black Italian Woman

TW Suicide 

Hello Everyone, 

Welcome! It's been some time since my last episode, I hope you're well!

We're coming in hot in this episode talking about Black History Month and why despite Italy doesn't have an official celebration is still important to strive to acknowledge the history in the making by Black people in this country. The Italian current citizenship law has turned 30 years old, how does it set Black and POC Italians back? This law can create a sense of alienation for many. 

In this episode, we will also talk about the case of Cheslie Kryst formal miss American that was a victim of suicide. I share with you how we need to go beyond looks to acknowledge people's mental health struggles and some tips on how to support your "strong friend", coming from one. 

Here is a global website in case you are struggling with suicidal thoughts: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines

Take care, you're not alone, Enjoy x 

Benny

Ciao Everyone, 

Here is the last episode of 2021! 

I share with you some of my favourite Christmas memories and I also share with you how this year I had to really reflect on how this season may be difficult for many for different variety of reasons. One of them is also due to the Omicron Variant famously renamed Omarion by Black Twitter.         I share with you some thoughts also on fashion inspired by Chimamanda Adiche and about 2021. 

Thank you for the love and support throughout this year ❤

Have a wonderful and blessed holiday season,

Benny x

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Ciao Everyone, 

In this episode of Diasporahood, our special guest is Alan Omam, founder of Ujaama  (IG: @_ujaama_) , a project that shifts the perspective of the African continent and its diaspora. 

Alan shares with us about his journey about moving from Camerun to Italy at the age of 16 and the Ujaama platform and how it's important for people of African descend to learn history beyond victimhood: we also discuss how this is important to change the narrative around the "Omarion" variant. We also spoke about gender and tribal dynamics within Camerun and how can people from the African Diaspora and from the continent improve their relationship. 

Enjoy x 

Benny

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@smileybennyy

Ciao Everyone, 

Happy one-year anniversary to the Chronicles of a Black Italian Woman!

After a little introduction to honor the International Day for Elimination of violence against women and what we can do in this society to make the difference, in this episode I share with you 7 lessons that I have while hosting this podcast this last year. I hope you can get inspired in one way or the other.

I'm so grateful for each one of you that have listened and supported me,grazie

Enjoy, 

Benny x

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Ciao Everyone, 

Today I'm not alone for the shortest but probably one of the most powerful Diasporahood episodes with my mum, Felicia Efua Annan.

In this episode, my mum will share her first impressions of Italy, some regrets but also something that she learnt, like cooking Italian food as a young immigrant woman. Also, she shares some thoughts on racism: one thing that she faced, how she felt when I started especially facing racism but also the differences between the UK and Italy. 

Please, show my mum some love, 

Enjoy x

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Ciao Everyone, 

We are back with a solo episode. I share with you some of my precious Halloween Memories and my thoughts on Squid Game as someone low-key obsessed with K-Dramas. Did I enjoy it? Let's find out!

In this episode, I also share with you the disappointment of the lack of approval at the Senate of the Zan Law here in Italy that would have defined hate crime against members of the LGBTQ+ community, Women, and People with Disabilities. We've seen a little bit of hope although with the approval of the law for equal pay for men and women and the reduction of the tampon tax, get ready because my political voice is on!

Enjoy XX

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TW Gender violence, hate crimes

Ciao, 

Happy New Month!

September is one of the fashion months and the Milan is among the fashion capitals. How has the fashion industry changed following the 2020 Black Live Matter protests? 

Talking about social justice and politics in Italy we have seen the unfair sentence of the pro-integration mayor of Riace, Mimmo Lucano. In this episode, I share my feelings and disappointment in the justice system and political parties. 

Something that also caused much disappointment it's the Italian media one more time failing to address misogyny with the words of journalism Barbara Palombelli that instead of addressing the issue of violence against women, she has done more damage. I share some thoughts on howI struggled with internalized misogyny.

Enjoy x 

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