Black All Year
Black History Month plays a crucial role, but it's essential to acknowledge that the celebration of Black heritage and culture extends beyond just one month. It's a year-round commitment involving celebration, recognition, support, education, and advocacy. Hosting this podcast is Steph Edusei, a renowned leader, speaker, and coach. As an Ashanti-Geordie woman with mixed Ghanaian and English roots from the North East of England, she brings a unique perspective to the table.
Episodes
30 episodes
Black All Year - Representation Matters
The Emotional Burden of Being the Only Black Voice in the RoomIn this deeply personal episode of Black All Year, host Steph Edusei takes us back to September 2022 for a powerful reflection on the challenges of being the only Black pe...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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12:04
Black All Year - Saving Lives, Building Trust
In this inspiring episode of Black All Year, Steph Edusei sits down with Loveness Scott, the Positive Action Lead at the North East Ambulance Service and Vice Chair of the National Ambulance BME Forum. With a deep commitment to race equity and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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26:09
Black All Year - Young, Gifted and Black
In this week's compelling episode of Black All Year, host Steph Edusei sits down with an extraordinary 13-year-old playwright, Kayla Ayerty. Hailing from East London, Kayla has already made significant strides in the theatre world, having writt...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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23:45
Black All Year - An Antiracist Discussion Part 2
When did you first become aware of your race? Join me, Steph Edusei, along with writer, performer and producer, Risaria Langley, as, in the second part of our discussion, we explore the profound experiences that shaped our understanding of race...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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18:02
Black All Year - An Antiracist Discussion Part 1
Is the idea of a "pure British lineage" nothing more than a myth? Join us for an eye-opening conversation as (in a release of an episode from 2022) I, Steph Edusei, am joined by Risaria Langley, and explore the complex layers of race and racism...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:42
Black All Year - Decoding the Rise of the Right
What if the recent UK general election was more than just a competition between Labour and Conservative parties? Join me, Steph Edusei, as I try to make meaning of the election results and what they reveal about the state of British opinion. Us...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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21:14
Black All Year - Building Genuinely Diverse Boards
What happens when a traumatic incident in your youth shapes your entire worldview? Join Steph Edusei in conversation with James Carss, founder and chief executive of Castle Peak Group, as he recounts his poignant journey from his childhood in t...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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26:27
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Black All Year - Unpacking Power and Privilege
This week we share the keys to understanding power and privilege in our latest episode of Black All Year, featuring the insightful Ngozi Lyn Cole, one of our most popular topics and guests from Season 1. Together, we uncover how power often ope...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:01
Black All Year - Tea with the Thompsons
Culinary Reinvention from Nissan to TikTokWho says life's second acts can't be as flavorful as the first? Nige Thompson, the culinary maestro behind "Tea with the Thompsons," graces our podcast with stories of his journey from Ni...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:32
Black All Year - The End of EDI
Inclusion with Humanity: Eradicating Workplace Bullying and DiscriminationCan adopting "inclusion with humanity" truly eradicate workplace bullying and discrimination? Join Steph Edusei as she welcomes back Ranjit Kirton, founder...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:40
Black All Year - UK General Election Special
Engagement and Equity: The Critical Role of Voting in SocietyHow impactful is your vote really? Join Steph Edusei as she sits down with freelance journalist and non-executive director for Newcastle Creates, Loujane Alasi, to expl...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:38
Black All Year - Why Black All Year
Rooted in Africa, Raised in the North East, United for Social ChangeEmbark on a personal journey with me, Steph Edusei, as we navigate the intricate blend of my Black African Ghanaian roots and white Geordie upbringing in the ind...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:38
Black All Year - Season 2 is on it's way
After a bit of a break and a rethink about the format creator and host Steph Edusei is pleased to announced that Season 2 of Black All Year is coming very soon. Subscribe now to make sure you get it as soon as it launches.
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Season 2
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0:42
Black All Year - Unravelling Internalised Oppression: A Deep Dive into Racial Identity and Resilience
In this transformative discussion with me, Steph Edusei, the remarkable Tina Simbo joins us to unravel the complex threads of internalised oppression that profoundly impact marginalised communities, particularly among Black populations. With Ti...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:04:00
Black All Year - Transforming Trauma: Cultivating Healing and Empowerment in Workspaces
When Marsha Hylton joined me on the podcast, her story of overcoming domestic abuse and transforming that pain into a beacon of hope for others struck a chord deep. Her expertise as a trauma-informed consultant illuminates the subtle, yet profo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:00:59
Black All Year - Unveiling Inner Strength: Identity, Leadership, and Empowerment with Beverley Powell
As we peel back the layers of our own identities, we often uncover strength we never knew we had. Beverley Powell, a beacon of leadership and empowerment, joins us to share how she's helping nurses from the global majority harness that streng...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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58:43
Black All Year - Dancing Through Barriers: Exploring Racial Spaces, Collaboration, and Mental Health Through Dance
I had a heart-to-heart chat with the incredible Martin Hilton, renowned dancer and dance teacher who passionately shared his journey into the world of dance. His dance story begins from his school days, where he was exposed to creative dance as...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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55:13
Black All Year - Breaking Boundaries: Life Lessons from the UK's First Black Police Commissioner
Have you ever wondered what it takes to break barriers, change power dynamics and make an impact in the face of adversity? Listen to Steph Edusei in conversation with Festus Akinbusoye, the UK's first black Police and Crime Commissioner. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:05:39
Black All Year - Antiracist Discussions; From 'Not Racist' to Actively Anti-Racist: Personal Stories and Strategies for Change
What happens when you're a Black person, facing discrimination and harassment in a world that often fails to provide the necessary protection and support? Join us as we explore the unique challenges faced by our guests, Loujane Alasi and Jamie ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:02:19
Black All Year - Black Baby Loss
Baby loss is more prevalent in Black communities in the UK than in white communities and yet Black women and families access the support available to them less often. Following the loss of her son, midwife Alicia Burnett decided to do somethi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:44
Black All Year - Menopause, the Black Experience
Whilst discussion about menopause is on the rise, you might be forgiven for thinking that it only affects white women. Google 'menopause' and you'll see images of white women; menopause spokespeople in the media are all white. Bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:00:18
Black All Year - Mind Your Language
When it comes to race and ethnicity, language is powerful. Fear of getting it wrong is used as a reason to not talk about race at all. Getting it wrong can have terrible consequences for all involved. It can uplift and it can dest...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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58:02
Black All Year - No More Box Ticking
The NHS is the UK's biggest employer of black and minority ethnic staff. What has it found it so hard to make progress on equality at work? How do we move from tick box exercises and make a real impact on equity and inclusion?Anybody wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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58:46
Black All Year - Representation Matters
In this just for podcast episode Black All Year creator and host, Steph Edusei gives a very personal reflection on representation ahead of UK Black History Month. Representation matters and that shouldn't be up for debate, but it still is, but ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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12:47
Black All Year - Black Maternal Lives Matter
In this just for podcast episode we discuss the huge disparities between the maternity outcomes and experiences of Black and minoritised women in the UK and their White counterparts. Amneet Graham, Patrice Dantzie and Afshan Ali all b...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:12
