The Global Chatter with Amanda Bates

Kévi Donat of Le Paris Noir to share his thoughts on what’s the same and what’s the change since his feature in The Black Expat in 2017. We explore the immigrant landscape, why the word (and idea of) multiculturalism can be a threat, and the increasing visibility of Black French stories. 

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Singapore-based Darnell Fine is an instructional coach and classroom teacher who applies radical imagination to the profession of teaching. In this episode, Darnell and Amanda have a frank discussion on the power of gatekeeping, the need to understand systemic oppression and the challenge in pushing the diversity conversation in recruitment, and especially in international schools. 

Masauko Chipembere & Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere share how their cross-cultural histories, identities and experiences motivated their move to Heredia, Costa-Rica. Conversation includes their love story in South Africa, figuring out identity as a first-generation American, and what you have to consider if you're moving to Costa Rica. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere: www.indisunflower.wixsite.com/natasha-g-chipembere   Masauko Chipembere: www.masauko.com

Stephanie Taderera and Astrid Chitou share their experiences as Black African Third Culture Kids. They delve into how their lives have been shaped by the international mobility they experienced as children and the privilege that is afforded to some but not all.

After a recent interview with The Black Expat, Berlin-based journalist Chiponda Chimebelu comes to the podcast to unpack all the things we couldn't do the first time. We talk the concept of European identity, the idea of global citizenship, being a Black journalist in white media spaces and the racial dynamics of African passports.    Original article: https://www.theblackexpat.com/the-journalist-chiponda-chimbelu-berlin-germany/

Chef, educator & highly nomadic Karen Ricks explains an expected short stint abroad extended to beyond a decade with her family. She shares the experience of opening a school in Japan, chasing a culinary dream in Italy and why world schooling makes sense for her son.

Jamaican expats Candy and Marvin were featured in The Black Expat in 2016 as they were living their lives in Hirosaki, Japan. Now, Candy joins Amanda Bates to share what how much has changed since that conversation. Candy discusses how her family has built a life out “in the sticks” as she calls it, how they stayed anchored to their Jamaican identity and what her children have gained growing up in such a unique space.

International school counselor Ryan Haynes revisits his 2016 TBE piece, Fatherhood Abroad. With the conversation of racial injustice at the forefront, we focus on addressing racism within the international school context, how to bring up the topic of prejudice when talking to prospective international employers and when to have the “Talk” with your Third Culture Kid of color, if they are considering living in the U.S. for college.

Former educator Keelah Rose Calloway joins Amanda Bates to share how she went from telling jokes in Poland to launching her own comedy organization in Vietnam.Keelah Rose also discusses catering to an international audience, microaggressions and why she battles survivor’s guilt as a Black American abroad. Warning: Episode contains some adult content/language.

Amsterdam-based chefs Noah Tucker & Anthony Joseph discuss how they are stretching their culinary game. We discuss psychedelic cooking, why living in the Netherlands has been good for both business and their families & reflect on the impact of the protests following George Floyd’s murder.