Race Matters

Conversations at the intersection of healing, justice and anti-racism happening this summer.  Hear Toobs and community herbalist Salma Yassien speaking through community practices of collective care, herbalism and spirituality that proved vital in the wake of hyper-policing and medical racism in and outside the global pandemic. A sprawling chat grounded in spirit, hope and the wisdom of daily, ancestral remedies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversations at the intersection of healing, justice and anti-racism happening this summer.  Hear Tanya Shukla in conversation with narrative therapist Sekneh-Hammoud Beckett. In an intimate and reciprical dialogue they explore the intersectional race politics in our deepest desires and connections; unravelling into a vulnerable offering of how we can move through and transform sites of trauma into practices of love and resistance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are honored to offer this bonus episode with gratitude and soldiarity with The Red Rattler Theatre, Autonomous Collective Against Racism (ACAR) & Blak Caucus. This is as much a talk as it is a compelling call to action, listen to their words.  "Palestinian activists and the Blak Caucus invite you to this plenary on unceded Gadigal land.  Our siblings in Palestine face a genocide, their existence at risk of total wipeout. On this colony, another Black death in custody rips through First Nations communities in the wake of a failed referendum that revealed rather then unite.  Anti-colonial resistance is more important than ever, and these solidarities between communities are crucial to pave the way forward. We invite all Blackfullas, Palestinians, Indigenous peoples across the globe. We invite trusted allies and those keen to attend with an open mind and without racism in their hearts.  Always was, always will be. From the river to the sea." Hear from Lizzie Jarrett, Rand Khatib, Meriki Onus, Ethan Lyons, Lana Tatour, Randa Abdel Fattah, Amal Naser - recorded live on 26th October 2023 on the unceded and sacred Wangal Clan Lands of Gadigal Country  Gadigal to Gaza: Resistance Until Liberation' was one of the Red Rattler Theatres 'Rat Talks' part of the Red Rattlers Arts Program 'Future Communities' Created by Kween G and Dr Vivienne Linsley.  Program manager: Kween G  The night was filmed and audio recorded by Studio Sensorium  Gadigal to Gaza was Co hosted by the Autonomous Collective Against Racism & The Blak Caucus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xuan and Marina from Amplify Bookstore are back for another episode of anti racist book club! Hear their recommendations of Palestinian authors across all genres of books. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but we hope it offers a starting point for engaging with Palestinian literature in the spirit of solidarity, empathy and dissent.  Hear them chat through A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum, Minor Detail by Adania Shibli, Power Born of Dreams by Mohammad Saba'aneh; and Songs for the Dead and the Living is a recent release Sara M Saleh These titles are available through Amplify Bookstore but might be sold out. Continue to support your local bookstores and libraries <3  Continue to look towards Palestinian groups on the ground including APAN, Palestine Action Group and a Palestine Action toolkit put forward by DEiFY collating information and actions across the continent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alicia Zhao and Toobs Anwar chat to poet and Fulbright scholar Stephanie Niu, about her expansive research on Christmas Island with the local community, weaving together poetry, stories and community mapping and archiving. Plus, Stephanie shares a reading of her poem "Vision for America" Find out more about Stephanie’s work here. Her forthcoming collection "Survived By" will be available for preorder with Host Publications starting in JanuarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where would Race Matters be without Tanya Ali? Honestly, we probably wouldn't exist. As well as being one of the founding co-hosts of the show, Tanya was a luminous compass for the show’s vision and growth in her time as executive producer and continues to nurture what we do. Somewhere in the haze of post-lockdown she graciously stepped out of her volunteer role as Executive Producer and never got a final show. SO this morning we are going to honor her her years of work and the real labour it took to uphold it, and are excited to have her as our special guest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take some reprieve amid the heaviness of the world to bring you some of the new(ish) voices of Race Matters. Over the last six months, every week, our new volunteers have been coming together to help bring Race Matters to life. Today we hear from Tim Worton, Alicia Zhao, Toobs Anwar with Executive Producer Shareeka Helaluddin talking about what brought them here, consciousness-raising texts (spoiler: Chicken Run is about workers rights), and their everyday acts of resistance. Lots of love to Aish Naidu, Jess Mulet and Samantha Haran who couldn't make it! Catch their work soon <3  Tracklist (listen to the full broadcast with tracks here) CHITRA - Go Easy PRIYA RAGU - Kamali JESSICA LOLLATO - Don't You Come Around ALTHEA AND DONNA - Uptown Top Ranking FIGS! BITCH Mohhamad EL Kurd & Clarissa Bitar   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet some of our newest co-hosts and producers Samantha Haran and Alicia Zhao. They’ve been working together on this new series to reimagine and explore the possibilities of what ‘education’ can be and alternative ways in which we learn, gesturing towards modes that are transformative and healing. They begin by looking critically at the ways in which current models of education are failing people and enacting violence; hearing from some listener voice messages that were both vulnerable and concerning. They come to this as learners as well as producers to this series, weaving critical conversation and care.  Artwork by Alicia Zhao. This piece was produced by Alicia & Sam.  Content Note: The second voicenote contain instances of distressing content - with mention of suicide, miscarriage PTSD and racial harrassment. We flag this in more detail in the episode. We ask that you go gently when listening in or choose to opt out, and have left support resources in our show notes. If you have anything you want to share in regard to this please get in touch at racematters@fbiraido.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are very excited and honored to bring forward the first episode of Migrant S3x Workers of Colour, a series of intimate dialogues produced by Jasmine Raat Ki Raani "The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this audio series are by migrant sex workers of color who speak for themselves and not for the entire community. We do not take responsibility for how the audience perceives us or our stories because we are not here to please. We are a work in progress and our thoughts, views and opinions are subject to change. We do not intend to hurt anyone’s feelings, your feelings are your responsibility. In India the s3x workers I met taught me that 'the first step towards revolution is the revolution of self-worth. That we can’t fight the world if we haven’t fought with ourselves. The only thing that matters to us is how we see ourselves.' No longer are we going to wait for someone to pass us the mic. No longer are we waiting for someone to save us. No longer will we let anyone decide how our words should sound. We speak clearly. We affirm we are here to take space. We urge everyone from in and out the industry to listen to listen"  Series concept, produced and edited - Jasmine Raat Ki Raani Episode dialogues with - Alana, Rosa, Milan Series artwork - Katy Cao Final mixing & sound design - Shareeka Helaluddin  If you have the means, consider donating to their mutual aid (more details about this at the end of the episode). BSB: 013040 & Account: 464120537 This series was made possible by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.  Additional sounds Frank and Poet - Reflections Plum Blossum - Kokura Station Kelela - Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show we seek to continue to uplift the ongoing resistance and interconnectedness of displaced peoples on these lands, in Palestine and occupied territories. Tracing settler colonial roots in so-called Australia, this moment a day after the referendum and links to Palestine.  Content note: some of this episode contains mention of graphic acts of genocide, dispossession and state-sanctioned violence.  Hear from Darumbal and South Sea Islander journalist and co-organiser with ICRR Amy McQuire and Palestinian organiser Amal - they’ll speak from their unique perspectives on what solidarity with Palestine looks like and contextualising it this week during the referendum and the siege happening in Palestine. We will also hear from Ramia Sultan, Palestinian organiser with APAN sharing what’s happening on the ground in Gaza. Plus, a reading from the Sunday Paper Our Shared Resistance by Amy McQuire read by Gomeroi poet Alison Whittaker.  With gratitude to a chorus of people who instilled us with their trust and energy to make this episode happen: Amy McQuire, Institute of Collabroative Race Research, Ramia Sultan, Australian Palestinian Advocacy Network, Mell Chun, Matt Chun, The Sunday Paper, Amal, Samantha Haran, Alicia Zhao, Toobs Anwar, Shareeka Helaluddin Image credit: @tarabeat.camilleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.