The Decolonial Podcast
By The Decolonial Podcast
The Decolonial Podcast is a safe space for BIPOC and allies to explore postcolonial legacy and decolonial praxis in the modern world. We work towards dismantling harmful narratives and creating a more transparent, accountable society through open conversations rooted in self-love and anti-racism.
The Decolonial PodcastFeb 08, 2022
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In Conversation With Sathnam Sanghera
We sat down with award winning journalist, author, and broadcaster, Sathnam Sanghera to discuss his groundbreaking book, Empireland and his Channel 4 documentary, Empire State Of Mind exploring the legacy of Empire and imperialism in modern Britain. Since its release in February 2021, Empireland has received widespread critical acclaim, become a Sunday Times Bestseller, was longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2021, and has become an integral part of Penguin Random House's Lit in Colour programme, where 15,000 copies were distributed to schools across the UK. As Empire is still not a mandatory part of the UK curriculum, we are left with a huge collective deficit when it comes to understanding multicultural Britain today. This lack of understanding is clearly shown in the racist and xenophobic abuse, trolling and hate that Sathnam has received since the release of his book and the documentary. Thankfully, we have also seen a shift in collective awareness regarding Empire, which is reflected in largely positive responses by the British public to Sathnam's work. It seems that there is a strong desire to get to know our collective roots, no matter how confronting that may be.
Join us as we discuss, imperialism, the legacy of Empire, Sathnam's own experiences with racism and abuse, artefacts in our museums, institutional racism, and more.
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Join us as we discuss, imperialism, the legacy of Empire, Sathnam's own experiences with racism and abuse, artefacts in our museums, institutional racism, and more.
Follow us:
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Follow Sathnam:
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Twitter sathnam
Feb 08, 202257:54
Colonialism & Cricket
Many of us were appalled and saddened to hear Azeem Rafiq's devastating and damning statements to the DCMS Select Committee about his experience of racism in the Yorkshire Cricket team.
Racism in sport is something which continues to play out in the UK, and is something which often has underlying roots in race and empire.
In this episode, Natasha talks to Yogita Deogan about cricket's colonial roots, how it was a tool for asserting English dominance and instilling English values across the colonies of the Empire. Yogita talks about her own journey with cricket and how there are still huge inequalities regarding race and gender which need to be addressed.
Yogita is a Diversity & Inclusion consultant for small to medium businesses with a particular focus on; gender inequality and decolonising cricket. These passions manifest in the voluntary work she does at Stanmore Cricket Club, and working with Diversify, a non-profit that runs social inclusion workshops in Primary and Secondary schools. Yogita is currently completing her Level 2 Cricket Coaching qualification, hoping to become a role model for more girls in cricket. In her spare time, she has her hands full with two young boys who just happen (slightly forced) to be as cricketing mad as her.
This is Part One of two episodes. Stay tuned for Part Two, where Maya and Natasha discuss the violence of using the P Word as we reflect on Azeem's experience and our own.
Dec 13, 202131:23
LIVE RECORDING Truth and Reconciliation: Let's Talk About Our Colonial Past
Join Natasha and Maya for a live recording during South Asian Heritage Month where they explore The British Empire, Partition, and post colonial legacy through the lens of their lives, cultures, both their Pakistani and Indian families; and how this relationship to our history sits with younger members of the South Asian diaspora today.
If you'd like to watch the video stream of this episode, head to the link in @thedecolonialpodcast's Instagram bio.
Message from Natasha & Maya:
Hi Everyone, apologies for the sound quality for this episode, it's a little patchy in places due to the livestream! We're SO grateful for the wonderful, Mr Lee Calpee who worked his magic so we were still able to bring you this important conversation today. We appreciate your patience with this one.
Thanks also for sitting in this discomfort with us. We see you, we hear you, and we'll catch you later xx
Aug 19, 202101:07:45
White Supremacy, Football & The 4th of July
White Supremacy, Football, Healing & The 4th of July
On Episode 2 of The Decolonial Podcast, we are joined by guest, Daniel Edmund as we discuss Oxfam's recent definition of whiteness and the consequent backlash, racism and hypocrisy within football, and it's potential as a vehicle for healing racial and class divides.
Daniel is a dynamic Speaker, Presenter, Filmmaker and Social Entrepreneur. His work is largely based in systems change and is grounded in the approach of social change through social healing. He is passionate about making this world more equitable for everyone in it, especially women, People of Colour, LGBTQ+, young people, etc.
Daniel is the host of the podcast Race & Gender Unfiltered and is currently working on his debut documentary under the same name. In 2015, he got his start in professional speaking at TEDxBristol where he spoke to an audience of over 2,000 people on the issue of men’s mental health.
Tune into our fiery, reflective and healing conversation this Sunday between Daniel and our hosts Natasha @auberginepakora and Maya @mayakalaria.
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Jul 11, 202101:07:28
Us, You & The Microaggression Hotline
Welcome to Episode One of The Decolonial Podcast, a place for open conversations with BIPOC and allies as we strive to understand the truth of our colonial past and how this intersects with how society functions today. This week we meet our co-hosts Natasha & Maya, talk about why they're doing this, and what to expect.
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Jun 20, 202152:42
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