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So, what does this mean for our community?
Every week, we take the week's politics apart and ask the question nobody else is asking: what does this actually mean for African heritage communities in Britain — and how can we be a part of the conversation?
§ 01 · The archive
Recent episodes
Ep 64Faith
Nuts and crosses: Why is Christian nationalism on the rise?
What happens when those who claim to be defenders of the Christian faith use it to justify exclusion and racism? In this episode of The Black Paper…
53 min
Ep 63Labour
Hope Again: Beyond Andy Burnham's conference speech
Ndukwe Onuoha is joined by Joseph Ogundemuren — political and trade union activist, community campaigner, former Hackney councillor and Chair of…
1 hr 9 min
Ep 62Faith
A house divided: How our community continues to sabotage itself
What happens when a community loses faith in its own institutions?
25 min
Ep 61Africa & Diaspora
No Longer at Ease: On negligence, nationalism and nationhood
Two major stories this week, both with direct implications for African heritage communities in Britain.
41 min
Ep 60Work & Economy
Let my people go: The government tackles modern day slavery
On 3 September 2026 the UK government announced a change to the Skilled Worker visa rules. For the first time, a worker formally recognised as a…
37 min
Ep 59Media
Outrage pays: Social media is poisoning UK politics
Why does the UK feel like it is drifting into a more toxic political information environment? Using Rupert Lowe, Elon Musk, and the rise of outrage…
34 min
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§ 04 · The hosts
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