Interconnected Voices

Interconnected Voices

Interconnected Voices takes you behind the news headlines and combines insightful political commentary with personal stories from a wide variety of underrepresented, diverse and minority voices. Expect honest and thought provoking analysis. The Black Voices Collection is a series of short anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between. Creative Team: Produced and hosted by Cherise Hamilton-Stephenson Co Production by Bridey Addison-Child Powered by Transmission Roundhouse

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December 29, 2020 7 mins

This episode includes content of a sensitive nature discussing themes such as bereavement and suicide, if you find these themes triggering please listen to a different episode :)

Nina reflects on the the highs, the lows and all that's in between of being a Black British mum.

The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realitie...
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Derek reflects on the reality of gentrification and how it is changing Tottenham.

The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between. 
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Jaja reflects on how Black British music and media shaped her future. 

The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between. 
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EP 7 Memz reflects on the importance of having a safe space to celebrate black culture. 


The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between. 
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EP6 Muyiwa breaks the stereotype black people can't swim. 

The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between.
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EP5 Yvonne shares his experience as a black filmmaker. 


The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between. 
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EP 4 Charlotte reflects on her most magical Notting hill Carnival experience.

The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between. 
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EP 4 Charlotte reflects on her most magical Notting hill Carnival experience.


The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between.
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EP3 Faridat explores the lack of diversity in the public health sector.

The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between. 
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EP2 Weyland explores the importance of black love stories in music.


The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between. 
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Introducing The Black Voices Collection is a series of anecdotes and reflections portraying the realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between. 

Reuben Arthur reflects on his experiences of finding representation in cartoons and TV.



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950,000 individuals successfully applied for universal credit in the first two weeks of UK lockdown, but can the system support the increasing numbers of claimants?  

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Are transgender people being treated fairly on the NHS? The waiting list to transition on the NHS is around two and a half years for an initial consultation, many individuals on the waiting list have limited access to mental health support. Cherise speaks to Jordan Palmer, a transgender man who shares his story of transitioning on the NHS.
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In the UK a whole generation have been priced out of owning or renting high quality homes and this leads many millennials having nowhere to turn but the social housing system. We hear buzz phrases like ‘gentrification’, ‘the housing crisis’ and ‘sold off council homes’ all the time. But what do these headlines actually mean? In this episode, Cherise investigates the UK’s social housing system, exploring how and why there is a ...
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An introduction to Interconnected Voices: Millennial Report: Do We Need Labour ? 
Despite being the age group most likely to vote Labour, under-30s have only ever experienced adult life under a Conservative government. How has this affected us? Cherise  takes a deep dive into this question and explores the millennial experience. 
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Will Savid Javid’s knife crime reforms hurt or hinder the younger generation ? In 2019 their were 43,516 knife crime offences in the UK.To solve this epidemic the government wants to enforce longer prison sentences on young offenders.Cherise explores if the government should be taking a more holistic approach, focusing on improving deprived communities, creating more opportunities for young people and implementing more p...
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11 states in America have legalised cannabis. Will the UK be next ? Legalisation could change the public perception of cannabis sellers from criminals to scientists, whilst allowing individuals to run legal dispensaries.Despite this many people feel that legislation could be a disaster for their communities.Cherise chats with Niamh Eastwood and Daniel Rowe to explore the impact of legalisation on the millennial generation.  
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Since Donald Trump was elected in 2016 a community of outspoken African American conservatives has grown throughout America.In this episode Cherise investigates why so many African Americans have politically shifted to the conservate ideology, how Trump's policies affect minority individuals and answer the question: Will Trump get reelected in 2020 ? 
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