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Headscarves & Good Yarns
by Amal Abdullahi
Headscarves & Good Yarns talks on all things race and diversity in the hopes of empowering a more empathetic New Zealand. We keep on pushing for those uncomfortable but much needed conversations to uplift voices that aren't normally heard or understood.
Episodes
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Yarns with Sze En
This week we chat to one of our favourite humans ever Sze En. Sze En is basically Wonder Woman who challenges us to get our shit together and see how we can make our world a lil bit better so she always drops her very valued and wise 2 cents on everything and anything. Amen for that. This week we...
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Our history, our story
We had the honour of chattin to Peter Chin who is an absolute legend. He's had many titles in his time including mayor of Dunedin and crime bustin lawyer. He is a descendant of one the earliest Chinese immigrants to NZ and this episode shares his history and story with us.
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Guuuurl I gotta story for you!
Sabrina is a KWEEN living her best life in Dirty Dunners as an international student. She's currently packing up her past 4 years in boxes as she preps to move to the best capital in the whole world but she couldn't leave without telling us her stories of living as an Asian gal here. We talk...
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Yarns with the kween Bea
This week we sit down and chat with Bea, who like Hannah Montana, has the best of both worlds with her Filipino and Kiwi backgrounds so she has a pretty interesting spin when we spoke things body image, mental health and self care. Tune in to catch some gems and hear Bea's journey.
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Yo Is This Costume Racist?
Spooky season is upon us o0o0o!! That means costumes, costumes galore. My personal fave are obvs any Harry Potter related costumes buuuuuut sometimes some costumes have you thinking. Blackface, cultural appropriation are buzzwords around Halloween time so please tune as Amal spins a yarn and…
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Kōrero with Taylor
Sorry for the radio silence peeps, this girl has been knocked out with a cold and trying to balance it with general life but we're back with a banger of an episode! It was a blessing chatting to this strong wāhine Taylor. All around boss woman being the president of Te Roopu Māori, Taylor chats…
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We are all Rachel Chu
This week I talk to cool kid Nathan Joe! 👏🙌 He is doing some radical stuff in the creative world like writing I Am Rachel Chu, a play based on Crazy Rich Asians but keeping it 💯 cause none of us relate to that bs Hollywood narrative. We chat about what it means to be an asian in the creative...
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Yarn with Alby
This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming our brother Albert Fairbrother onto the show! Alby is Kiwi-Samoan and his story will hit you right in the feels. We talk family, mental health and university. Thank you Alby for being vulnerable and always keeping it real. Tune in peeps, this one is...
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Yarns with Arthur Hon
Usually this guy is behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly, but this week Arthur Hon is in front of the mic and shares his story. We talk about asian parenting, growing up as a Malaysian Chinese Kiwi boy and our thoughts on the recent film 'The Farewell'
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Pop CULTURE!
This episode Amal is flying solo as she begins to break down the role race plays in pop culture. We talk KIMonos, That's A Bit Racist doco and blackface. Plz join in on the good yarns and share your thoughts on FB and Insta.
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Yarns with Julie Zhu + Saraid de Silva
These 2 cool gals have been travelling the length of our beautiful country capturing much needed and important moments between migrant parents and their children for their own podcast 'Conversations with my Immigrant Parents'. We talk about how the podcast journey has unfolded for them and the...
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Spinning More Yarns with Uncle Mac
Uncle Mac is back again for another round of good yarns! We cannot get enough of the wise words of this Dunedin legend. This time round we discuss community, Islam and how to navigate this confusing world with your values intact.
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Yarning w/ Tarn
This week we keep the good yarns rolling with Tarn from Race Unity Aotearoa! These epic people organized huis all across the nation so our youth had a space to speak on all things relations. The end result was the Youth Statement on Race Relations which Tarn and I unpack in this episode so tune…
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our good 'ole mate, Chlöe Swarbrick💚💚
This week we had a chat to our good ole mate, Chlöe Swarbrick 💚💚 If you don't know who she is, plz check out the important mahi she is going with (Green Party). We spin some hella good yarns!! We disscuss representation and what role politics has in creating change in our frameworks and culture...
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Tarn & Nina - Race Unity Speech Awards
Amal chats to Tarn and Nina about the Race Unity Speech Awards. Nina was this years runner up and Tarn is one of brains behind the scenes. Tune in to find out why you should give a damn about what young people are saying on racism and race relations here in Aotearoa.
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Chatting with Joris de Bres
Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres
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Uncle Mac!
This we have a Dunedin legend on the show. Paul Gorlie a.k.a Uncle Mac spins good yarns with Amal this week on his work being president as the Multiethnic council. Legendary guy so tune into his wise words
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Maple and I
This week we speak to Maple Goh. All around superstar Maple keeps it 100% real with us as we talk about stereotypes and how race presents in all areas of her life. Tune in and let us know what you think. Check out Maple's blog, link is below. https://wanderleafblog.wordpress.com/
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Express through Art
Special Guess Jessica Thompson! A.K.A. @Maorimermaid
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Breaking Barriers with Dance - Antonio Bukhar
This week we discuss dance with Antonio, a Performer, teacher, choreographer and director of arts initiatives also Caroline Plummer Fellow in community dance. Amal finds out about Antonio's practice, which includes a blend of styles including hip-hop, contemporary, dancehall break-dance, house...
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What Grinds Our Gears
Amal goes on all kind of relatable and hilarious tangents on what grinds our gears as being gals of colour growing in NZ
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Being Chinese
Our witty and intelligent lawyer to be Rachael Monkhouse joins me and talks about what it means to be Chinese in NZ, BYE-lingual woes and being Asian in the legal world
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Brown Gal Pals
Amal chats with Sagal, Aarthi and Fardowsa about being brown, struggles growing up and the beauty of having multiple cultures.
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Brown Gal Pals
Amal chats with Sagal, Aarthi and Fardowsa about being brown, struggles growing up and the beauty of having multiple cultures.
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The Good Stuff
Amal talks more about her journey, touching upon the good stuff 😘
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Headscarves & Good Yarns talks on all things race and diversity in the hopes of empowering a more empathetic New Zealand. We keep on pushing for those uncomfortable but much needed conversations to uplift voices that aren't normally heard or understood.
HOSTED BY
Amal Abdullahi
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What is Headscarves & Good Yarns about?
Headscarves & Good Yarns talks on all things race and diversity in the hopes of empowering a more empathetic New Zealand. We keep on pushing for those uncomfortable but much needed conversations to uplift voices that aren't normally heard or understood.
How often does Headscarves & Good Yarns release new episodes?
Headscarves & Good Yarns has 25 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Headscarves & Good Yarns is created and hosted by Amal Abdullahi.
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