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Race Beyond Borders

Race Beyond Borders

A weekly Society, Culture and Relationships podcast
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On our season finale we examine “wildcards”, a term among futurists for seemingly improbable events that, were they to happen, would set the trajectory for the future. The episode features two of such possibilities: the elimination of race and
In this episode, we look at the future of Blackness from another lens - how it can be trapped in the rhythmic call and response with whiteness. Nigel Richard chats to Nigerian writer, Bayo Akomolafe. They explore these patterns of race-makin
"I find that listening to young people is like listening to the future,” Nigel says setting up our latest episode, which features the perspectives on the futures of race from young African people.   Our guests, who are students of the groundb
In this episode, Nigel chats with Remi Adekoya, author of Biracial Britain, about the complexities of race.   Together, they explore demographic trends, biracial identity and corresponding shifts in the way Blackness is lived and expresse
We continue this season’s exploration of the ideas, people, and places shaping the future of Blackness. In this episode, Nigel Richard chats with New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins about the construction of Black identity onlin
In the first episode of season 3, we feature a Zimbabwean new media artist based in London, Kumbirai Makumbe.  They use sculpture, digital audio-visual installation, video and images to interrogate the multi-dimensionality of "in-betweennes
In Season 3 of Race Beyond Borders, we look at the future of Blackness through the lens of technology, art, innovation, changing demographics and geopolitics. Journey with us through conversations with artists, organisers, young people and oth
In this prequel, Nigel Richard has conversations with two exceptional thought leaders about the future of Global Blackness. Our guest, Geci Karuri-Sebina, an urban-policy maker and Associate Professor at the Wits School of Governance, reveals
In our final episode, we share the most enlightening moments in our journey across the Black diaspora #BlackExperience. Hosted by: Nigel Richard & Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Special thanks to Laetitia Mbuli, Modupeola Oyebolu, Anna Luiza Braga, D
In our penultimate episode of Season 2, we travel to the North Atlantic island of #Burmuda. Join us as we explore #Blackness across the #Black Pacific and Oceania with our guest, Quito Swan. Hosted by: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Guest: Quito Swan
The Black experience in Mexico - we explore the history of African kings and queens in colonial Mexico and uncover the power of Black Joy. Hosted by: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Guest: Miguel Valerio Special thanks to: Laetitia Mbuli, Modupeola Oy
The Black experience in Iran - we find out what it means to be proudly "Siyah" in the Middle East.  Hosted by: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Guest: Priscillia Kounkou Hoveyda Special thanks to: Laetitia Mbuli, Modupeola Oyebolu, Nigel Richard, Anna
The Black experience in Colombia - what’s the current racial conversation & how far do they still need to go? Hosted by: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Guest: Manuel Gutierrez & Ana Maria Gonzalez-Forero Special thanks to: Laetitia Mbuli, Modupeola O
So far, our journey towards discovering the Black experience across the globe has taken us to Italy & Martinique. We’re taking an end-of-year break, but will be back for our next leg of the journey. In Episode 3, we’ll travel to Colombia – 21 J
The Black experience in Martinique - a tale of an identity influenced by colonisation and claimed through liberation. Hosted by: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Guest: Roseline Armange Special thanks to: Laetitia Mbuli, Modupeola Oyebolu, Nigel Richar
The Black experience in Italy - from growing up isolated within your own race to forging a unique identity & helping others embrace their own. Hosted by: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Guest: Adama Sanneh Special thanks to: Laetitia Mbuli, Modupeola
In Season Two, Race Beyond Borders explores race across the world in search of underexplored experiences of blackness. Released monthly, each episode features a guest who takes us through the political and the personal dimensions of Black life
Dr Mutinda Nzioki and Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame discuss the politics and potential of philosophy in Africa. They reflect on the centring of western philosophical thought and the marginalisation of the non-European “other” in the discipline. Host
Queues Define the Working Class by Race Beyond Borders Hosted by: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Guest: Mosa Phadi Website: MOYA  
How do we attack racialised inequality? Hosted by: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Guest: Stephen Menendian Website: MOYA
“What’s the point of opening doors to a more diverse group of students if they’re going to continue to have a separate and unequal experience on campus? That’s the fundamental question that universities do not typically ask themselves.”  Hosted
Science, Systemic Racism, and the Spectrum of Black Hair by Race Beyond Borders.  Hosted by: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Guest: Malebogo Ngoepe Website: MOYA      
Of Police Brutality & Political Theatre by Race Beyond Borders Hosted by: Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame Guest: Jonny Steinberg Website: MOYA  
In the inaugural episode of Race Beyond Borders, we sat down with hip-hop artist, Akua Naru, who is really a theorist of the Black experience. She is known for her sagacious and prophetic lyrics as well as her classic jazz-hop sound. Paying hom
In our very first season, Race Beyond Borders will explore race across different domain of knowledge – from the perspectives of an underground womanist hip-hop artist from the East Coast, to an exploration of police brutality in South Africa an
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