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
S2 E10 · Tue, December 29, 2020
The Black Voices Collection | Nina Malone
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 realities of being Black and British - the highs, the lows and all that's in between.
S2 E9 · Fri, December 11, 2020
The Black Voices Collection | Derek Richards
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.
S2 E8 · Fri, November 27, 2020
The Black Voices Collection | Jaja Muhammad
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.
S2 E7 · Fri, November 06, 2020
The Black Voices Collection|Mweembe Banda
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.
S2 E6 · Fri, October 30, 2020
The Black Voices Collection | Muyiwa Adigun
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.
S2 E5 · Fri, October 23, 2020
The Black Voices Collection|Yvonne Shelling
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.
S2 E4 · Fri, October 16, 2020
The Black Voices Collection | Charlotte Williams
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.
S2 E4 · Fri, October 16, 2020
4: The Black Voices Collection|Charlotte Williams
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.
S2 E3 · Mon, October 12, 2020
The Black Voices Collection|Faridat Raifu
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.
S2 E2 · Fri, October 09, 2020
The Black Voices Collection|Weyland Mckenzie
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.
S2 E1 · Thu, October 01, 2020
The Black Voices Collection|Reuben Arthur
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.
S1 E7 · Tue, June 16, 2020
Millennial Report: What would Labour Do? EP 3 - The Universal Credit Trap
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?
S1 E6 · Tue, May 26, 2020
Millennial Report: What would Labour Do? EP 2 - NHS
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.
S1 E5 · Wed, May 13, 2020
Millennial Report: What Would Labour Do? EP 1 - Housing
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 current lack of social housing, asking what policy could make a difference, and answering the question: why should we care in the first place?
Trailer · Wed, May 13, 2020
TRAILER: Interconnected Voices: Millennial Report
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.
S1 E3 · Tue, May 12, 2020
S1 EP 3 - UK Knife Crime Epidemic
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 prison rehabilitation programmes.
S1 E2 · Tue, May 12, 2020
S1 EP 2 - Should we legalise cannabis in the UK ?
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.
S1 E1 · Tue, May 12, 2020
S1 EP 1 - The Rise of African American Conservatives
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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