It's All Blakademik Podcast

We've all had the "who pays the bill" conversation at least once when it comes to dating. On our final episode of the season, we discuss the importance money plays in dating and relationships. With many differing expectations of what is required financially to date or be in a partnership, we ask is it wrong for money to be the primary factor when seeking a relationship.Panelists: Tazer Black, Akua Aubrey & Chelhie Walters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Home schooling wasn’t easy for any parent during the pandemic. It gave many a wider appreciation of how hard it is to be an educator. But some parents have taken the opportunity to take a strong grip of their child’s education and continue home schooling even post lockdown. Are Black children overall better off being educated by their own parents and does the current schooling curriculum work and benefit Black kids?Featuring: Ann Palmer, Katharine Birbalsingh & Jamelia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we discuss Women's football and the lack of representation both on and off the pitch. We look to highlight the issues and ways our guests work to combat this.Featuring: Michelle Moore, Felicia Pennant, Anita Abayomi & Anne-Marie Batson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have heard and seen countless women who have came out to tell their experiences of sexual harassment and assault, even those close to home. This reminds us that the work on educating consent is ongoing and this is an important discussion for all, especially to men/boys. This is why we ask the question, do men really understanding what consent is?Featuring: Sayce Holmes-Lewis, Bell Ribeiro-Addy & Kasey Robinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off the new season with a discussion on vaccine hesitancy. Whilst being in a lockdown, we have seen the fast acceleration of vaccine development for COVID-19. With some countries looking to end their lockdown phase using a vaccine rollout, this does leave room for skepticism about the process or necessity.Featuring: Leon Mcfarlane, Dr Vanessa Apea & Zuby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Black people vote? With a tumultuous history, that included denial of basic human rights. The ability to vote, to have a voice, was seen as necessary in creating change. Over the years, that idea seems to be increasingly untrue. So we ask, is voting as important or effective as we once believed? Does it benefit Black communities at all?Featuring: Tele Lawal, Cecile Wright, Stafford Scott & Trey (WordSmiff) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some see it as a tool used to hold public figures & companies accountable for their word and/or actions. The ability for those who lack power, to enact change. Others see it as a the new age mob; senselessly hunting for & attempting to destroy the lives, livelihoods or companies of those who do not align with their views. So what exactly is Cancel culture and how effective is it?Featuring: Ernest Owens, Chiedza Matsvai & Options Gang Karl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where do you go to find someone? Who initiates communication? Who pays? Do we sleep together on the first date? Are we talking or dating? What about marriage?It seems the dating game is hard to play, more so for Black people. We get into discussion about what dating as a Black person look like presently?Featuring: David Chambers, Claire Clottey & Shari Leigh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than any other time in modern history, we have more Black Billionaires and near Billionaires. (A commendable feat, given the historic mistreatment of numerous Black people across the world). But does being of the community oblige them to "give back"? What does giving back look like and how helpful with it be to the overall advancement of Black people? We sit down with experts to debate these questions and more.Featuring: Tina Charisma, Elaine Cunningham-Walker, Donald Earl Collins & Gary Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mostly unspoken but equally damaging form of discrimination experienced through Black communities across the world. We sit with a panel of experts, who discuss on the effects of colourism; from the impact on the Mental Health to the how we interact in relationships. Have you personally experienced colourism? How has it affected you?Featuring: Jamilah N. McCluney, Jeff J, Leanne Levers & Antoinette Landor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the lockdown, the brainchild of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland; Verzuz, took social media by storm. Amazing artists going head to head, playing their greatest hits.This got us thinking; in 10/20 years time, what artists of today would we be excited to listen to their hits? And what artists do we wish time will quickly forget?Featuring: OneDa, Annabel Spooner, Aniefiok (Neef) Ekpoudom & Nadu Placca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are vast stories and statistics demonstrating the negative experiences Black, Asian & other ethnic minority patients, doctors & nurses have with the NHS. From the high rates of Pregnant Black Women dying, to the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately killing BAME patients. We sit down with 3 health experts to discuss the reasons.Featuring: Khadija Owusu, Kehinde Andrews & Dr Winston Morgan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For some families & cultures; smacking your child is used as a form of discipline. So normalised, you'd find children exchanging stories on the school playground, as a "badge of honour". But as each generation creates new traditions, we ask, is this form of discipline outdated? Was it ever right and can the same results be achieved using other methods?Featuring: Nicky Bamgbade, Nina Malone & Elliott Rae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last few months, more than recent history, has been heavy to say the least. From the constant police brutality to the COVID-19 Pandemic disproportionately affecting Black People. There's a (justified) focus on the Black American experience but what about Britain and the trauma caused to it's Black citizens?Featuring: Dr Roberta Babb, Justin Finlayson & Craig Pinkney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've covered where the rich Black Britons are, how Black People can make and save that money but what about wealth? The "my kid's kids are good" kind of money.How do we as black People become "Generationally Wealthy"? Featuring: Aaron Townsend, Aziza Francis & Emmanuel Asuquo www.blakademik.com Instagram; itsall.blakademik Facebook; It’s All Blakademik Twitter; Blakademik TV  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One thing in life is guaranteed; we will die. But what is our attitude towards death and loss like and what are the long term affects of not dealing with grief. And how do different cultures deal with loss and why?Featuring: Kofi Ali, Diane Bryan & Marilyn Allen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very popular Malorie Blackman novel, Noughts & Crosses, has recently been adapted for our TV screens. With this, we revisit the book, the topics it covers and how they affect us today.Featuring: Dane Baptise, Natalie Carter & Symeon Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy is seem (by most) as a safe zone for various types of views and opinions to be shared. But does this privilege apply to all? Should there be a line in comedy?Who draws it?Is there one rule for some and one rule for another?Featuring: Rants N Bants, Jordan Huie & Adjani Salmon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christianity has been a prominent part of many Black people's lives, around the world; a foundation for many. But given the alleged introduction of the religion to us, we wanted to know if its doing more bad than good.Featuring: Jordan Huie, Angela Jabangwe & Derek Owusu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Valentine's Day is approaching, we kick off the 4th season with a discussion all about Black Love, dating and relationships.Featuring: David Chambers, Ebony Douglas, Shari Leigh & Jamelia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back and the start of season 3 is starting with a bang. This is week on the show we discuss the hit Netflix series 'When They See Us'. Have you seen it? What do you think of the case? And how well were the stories told?Featuring - Claire Clottey, Nels Abbey & Hamza Adesanu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's All Blakademik is coming to a town near you, as we kicked off the first live show in London. Part 2 of the show was a discussion around the lack of openness regarding Mental Health in much of our community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss what the most interesting decade was. What era was the best to grow up in politically, socially and culturally? Which had the biggest icons and most significant moments in history? Sports, Fashion, Film, Music and Lifestyle, were all in the mix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss why much of the African diaspora are moving back to their homeland. What are the benefits and difficulties of relocating back to your country of origin? And have things improved for many countries or are we just able to see it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss money; how to get it, how to manage it and how to grow it. We have a panel of experts that discuss the where our communities relationship with money is problematic but also hints and tips on how we can make our money make money. This is a must listen of you want help in managing your money and savings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss what masculinity is in 2019. Has it changed over the years and if has or hasn't what does that mean and does it matter? Has masculinity become a word with negative connotations and if so what are the positive traits of it? Is masculinity a different concept for black men too? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss being mixed raced and dating. What's that experience like? Are mixed raced people fetishised? Is there a privilege to being of mixed heritage and are mixed raced people made to feel they can't speak up on any difficulties because 'they don't really know what it's like to be made to feel less than'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss the B word ... Brexit. Just days away from leaving the European Union and with no deal in place, what is the government going to do to ensure as pain free a transition for the country as possible? Parliament is in crisis and with no idea how to solve this issue, and a delay at the bear minimum, is looking very likely. Will Brexit be overturned and if not what will the positives and negatives for our future be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show we have a debate about Black Women flying in 2019. It's International Women's day on 8th March and we've decided to have a debate celebrating Black Women. Are Black Women succeeding more than ever - across industry and society and if so, why? And if more are killing it, what does success look like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show we have a debate about black people in business. Do the wealthiest within our community do enough to support those coming through or should people not be expecting others to give them a help up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show this week, we discuss being Black and a Conservative supporter. Have the Tory party ever had the Black communities best interests at heart? Or are their values actually closer to large parts of the Black communities than we think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss the importance of lyrics in music - if indeed they are that important. Do they play a role in how we thinik and what we do? Are there lyricists out there, who are still talented? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss whether more Black people should turn to a Vegan diet. We speak to a Vegan and a meat-eater as well as a nutritionist and debate why many are now Vegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show, we discuss the lack and poor representation of black people on TV. Why do we still have a lack of leading black figures on TV and when we do see them, they're negative or inaccurate. Why are there a lack of black writers, commissioners and producers and is the future in black people using the internet to create and improve representation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show this week, we discuss being Black and supporting the Conservative Party. Have the Tory party ever had the best interests of the Black community at heart? Or are their values closer to many of the Black communities than they think? Can they ever rid their negative reputation or with Labour having their own crisis, is this a time the Conservatives can convince Black people to vote for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.