In this episode, Vicki and Tom are joined by Bwalya Mulenga to talk about her experiences of being a Black woman, and to talk about racism. Bwalya is a No Limits Trustee, a master's student at Oxford University and she strives for equity and social justice.

Bwalya’s story about her heritage was not only to highlight the feeling of alienation, but also to celebrate the Black-British culture. She says

“The intention of my story was also to celebrate the beauty of "Black-British" culture that has emerged. It has in its own right birthed music, language, traditions etc. that are uniquely "Black British" - that is to say it is a culture/ heritage that is not either "Black African/Afro-Caribbean" or "British" but its own entity worth celebrating and recognising.”

If you, or someone you know, would like to find out more about accessing our support, get in touch with No Limits by:

💬 www.nolimitshelp.org.uk

📧 enquiries@nolimitshelp.org.uk

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For more information on Black History Month, go to blackhistorymonth.org.uk

To find out more about what’s going on with Black History in the South, see the Black History Month South Facebook group

For support with racism, see:

Mind 👉 Racism and Mental Health

Young Minds 👉 Racism and Mental Health

Equality Advisory Service 👉 Assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights

Victim Support 👉 Charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents

Through our own research, we were unable to find any organisations in the South that give help specifically to people experiencing a hate crime. If you have any suggestions, please email communications@nolimitshelp.org.uk

If you’re experiencing an emotional crisis in the UK, phone the Samaritans on 116 123.

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