From the author behind the bestselling Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race (http://renieddolodge.co.uk/books/) comes a podcast that takes the conversation a step further. Featuring key voices from the last few decades of anti-racist activism, About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge looks at the recent history that lead to the politics of today. Join the conversation using the hashtag #AboutRacewithReni
http://www.aboutracepodcast.com
episode 1: Things Can Only Get Better
Reni Eddo-Lodge looks back to a time some considered post-racial Britain. This episode features Operation Black Vote's Simon Woolley, former television commissioner and activist Farrukh Dhondy and Actress/Writer Meera Syal.
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Fully-linked transcript and episode can be found at AboutRacePodcast.com
Some reference links below.
Operation Black Vote
Jon Daniel Obituary and OBV Posters
Desmonds Watch Online (UK only)
The Bandung File
Goodness Gracious Me
BBC White Season Trailer
Follow the team on twitter.
Host Reni @ReniReni
Producer Renay @RenayRich
Researcher Rez @RezMarino
Composer Matshidiso @Matshidisomusic
Artwork/Images Kevin @KevinMorosky
Thanks for listening.