Unapologetically Black - Flash Black Pt4

Respectful Engagement vs. Cultural Appropriation: Empowering Black British Artists to Redefine Cultural Narratives Join Tara Munroe in this thought-provoking episode as she leads a dynamic discussion on how the visual arts community can navigate the delicate balance between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation. With a panel of esteemed guests, including Kayne Kawasaki, Susan Pitter...

Dive into issues of limited funding and access to archives, sharing solutions to break down barriers and ensure lasting support for Black heritage projects

In this thought-provoking episode, host Tara Munroe is joined by an expert panel featuring Kayne Kawasaki, Susan Pitter, and Dr. Gaverne Bennett to discuss a pressing question: What strategies can be implemented to ensure that Black British heritage and contributions are accurately represented and celebrated in national narratives, thereby allowing Black artists and historians to pioneer new, i...

In this insightful episode, we are joined by a panel of leading voices in the fields of heritage and the visual arts: Tara Munroe, founder of Opal22 Arts & Edutainment, cultural theorist and historian Kayne Kawasaki,  Phd for History and Black Heritage, Gaverne Bennett, and cultural heritage producer Susan Pitter. Together, they explore how institutions can move beyond superficial tokenism to g...

This week Tara speak to Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a journalist and pan-African activist credited with developing in 1987 the recognition of October as Black History Month in the UK. Addai-Sebo’s activism spans the African continent, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

In this Unapologetically Black - FlashBlack Pt3 - Resistance Podcast episode, Tara Munroe is joined by Dr Peter Olusoga - Senior Lecturer in Psychology. Today they discuss athlete Tommie Smith and the impact of his and John Carlos' iconic fist-raising at the 1968 Summer Olympics and if things have changed for black athletes today. A four-part weekly podcast exploring four icons of African Hist...

A four part weekly podcast exploring four icons of African History. Tara Munroe is joined by a special guest each week as they delve into the life and legacies of Eric Williams, Olive Morris, Paul Stephenson and Barbara Blake Hannah. Special guests from the world of Academia, Art and Activism. Made possible with funding from Arts Council England https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/