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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 32 MIN

Diaspora Diaries Season 2 Episode 1: Spoken Word and the Politics of Awareness

from UCL Institute of Advanced Studies · host UCL Institute of Advanced Studies

In this episode, Awa speaks with spoken word artist Tariq Brown about using poetry to make power visible. They explore how he transforms complex, often academic ideas – from capitalism to systemic oppression – into poetic, thought-provoking verse. It’s a conversation about heritage, awareness, and the poet’s role in illuminating systems of oppression.

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