Anthems

Khaoula Karaweigh is a visual artist, activist and founding member of the Free Feminist Union (UFL) in Morroco. Her artistic work strives to explore the potential of subjugated women. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was DISCOMFORT. TW: Sexual Harrassment CONNECT WITH KHAOULA: I: @khaoula.b.karaweigh #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women brought out of the Anthems vault. This is a Broccoli Production. Resources Cruse Bereavement Care The leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Website: www.cruse.org.uk Victim Support Independent charity offering support for people affected by crime or traumatic events. Phone: 0808 1689 111 (24/7) Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk (24/7 live chat) Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reece Lyons is a writer, performer, spoken word artist and Roundhouse Resident Artist where her work has previously gone viral and has been watched by over 4 million people online. She has appeared in Overflow at The Bush Theatre, Life & Rhymes on Sky Arts and HANNA on Amazon Prime. Reece was a 2019 BBC Edinburgh Fringe Poetry Slam finalist. Her word of the day for Anthems Pride 2021 was VISIBILITY. CONNECT WITH REECE: I: @reecelyons_ T: @reecelyons_ #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women brought out of the Anthems Vault. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Momtaz Begum-Hossain is Colour Expert and award-winning Journalist. Her third book, Hello Rainbow: Brighten Your Life and Mind with Colour Therapy, will be published Autumn 2021. She’s travelled the world in search of colour, which inspired her to create the Hello Hue philosophy; a seven-point guide for how to use colour to boost your mood and mental wellbeing. She’s also the Host of The Desi Woman Podcast. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was COLOUR. CONNECT WITH MOMTAZ BEGUM-HOSSAIN: T: @momtazbh I: @momtazbh #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women brought out of the Anthems vault. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies at Northwestern University. She is also a creative writer, playwright and web series host. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was LEFTOVERS. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE BAINBRIDGE: T: @quirkyprofessor #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women brought out of the Anthems vault. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abbi Greenland is a performer and theatre maker. She is ⅓ of the physical theatre company RashDash, an associate company of the Royal Exchange Theatre. She has performed up and down the country from London to Edinburgh to Manchester. Her word of the day in March 2020 was Uncertainty. CW: This episode contains discussion of abortion. CONNECT WITH ABBI: I: @abbigreenland #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women brought out of the Anthems vault. This is a Broccoli Production. RESOURCES British Pregnancy Advisory Service The UK’s leading abortion care service Website: https://www.bpas.org/ Marie Stopes UK Marie Stopes International is an international non-governmental organisation providing contraception and safe abortion services Website: https://www.mariestopes.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Masuma Ahuja is a journalist who has covered US politics and elections, the refugee crisis, the Olympics, women’s lives around the world, and more for platforms such as CNN and the Washington Post. She is the author of GIRLHOOD, a book documenting the lives of teenage girls around the world for Algonquin Books. She was part of the team that was awarded the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for coverage of the NSA. For Anthems Women 2021 her word of the day was JOY. CONNECT WITH MASUMA AHUJA: T: @masumaahuja I: @masumaahuja #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women brought out of the Anthems vault. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evelyn Mok is a comedian, actress and writer. Her work centres on questioning the norms of convention and breaking the mould of what it means to be a woman of colour in comedy. She has been featured in the Guardian, BBC and TimeOut. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was NARRATIVE. CONNECT WITH EVELYN: T: @EvelynMok I: @EvelynMok This episode is dedicated to Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Yue, Delaine Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Tan and Daoyou Feng. #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women brought out of the Anthems vault. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you been missing Anthems? Us too, but we're delighted to introduce We Were Always Here our new weekly documentary series we think you'll love. The series explores the history of the UK AIDS pandemic from the perspective of those most marginalized communities. These are stories of loss, activism, rage and resilience, and most importantly - community. Hosted by HIV activist and sexual health worker Marc Thompson If you'd like to hear more follow the series here by searching 'We were always here' in your podcast app. ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alim Kheraj is a freelance writer and editor from London, whose work has focused on the intersection of queerness and popular culture. His writing has appeared in The Guardian, GQ, the i, The Observer, i-D, Vice, Gay Times, and Time Out. His first book, Queer London, is a guide to LGBTQ+ London past and present is available now. His word of the day is EUPHORIA. CONNECT WITH ALIM: I: @alimkheraj T: @alimkheraj #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ella Otomewo is a poet, performer, and educator who found her voice in the spoken word community; but now writes for both the page and the stage. Some 2021 credits include: Contact Theatre, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Art with Heart, Coalesce Dance Theatre, and Festival of Libraries (Manchester City of Literature). Her word of the day is STILLNESS. CONNECT WITH ELLA: I: @ella.otomewo T: @EllaOtomewo #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benjamin Yellowitz is a Musician, Producer and Sound Designer who works with Broccoli Productions. During his 10 years in music and audio, Benjamin has attempted to normalise his pansexuality from both the stage and behind the scenes. As a multi-instrumentalist he specialises in merging organic sounds with electronic production. His word of the day is ADRENALINE. CONNECT WITH BENJAMIN: I: @benjaminyellowitz T: @benyellowitz #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanie Evans is the Co-President of the Federation of Gay Games. Originally from Birmingham, Joanie moved to London in the late 1980s, joining Hackney Women’s Football Club - the first out LGBTQ+ team in Europe. In 2019, Joanie was nominated for Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life at the British LGBT Awards and won an Administration Award from the Football Black List. Her word of the day is PARTICIPATION. CONNECT WITH JOANIE: I: @joanreggae T: @EvansJoanie #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roshaante is an Intersex activist, model and Youtuber. He has been featured in the likes of Vice, Pink News, Dazed, AZ Magazine and Channel 4. His word of the day is SOUL. CONNECT WITH ROSHAANTE: I: @roshaante #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Queer House Party is an award-winning virtual LGBTIQ+ party showcasing performers and DJs from in an accessible online community space.. After DJing and throwing parties across the UK, housemates, activists, and community organisers Harry Gay, Wacha and Passer came together on the first Friday of lockdown to throw an online party to give Queers across the globe a sense of release and community whilst in isolation. With politics and activism central to their parties, the space is not only accessible for the whole LGBTIQ+ community but campaigns for a wide range of issues. Queer House Party’s word of the day is GRASSROOTS. CONNECT WITH QUEER HOUSE PARTY: I: @queerhouseparty T: @queerpartyhouse #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denai Moore is a genre-bending artist and Chef, who has carved her own lane in the UK music industry for several years. Her piercing soul vocal first commanded attention on SBTRKT's 2014 album Wonder Where We Land when she was just 21, and since then, the British-Jamaican artist has made waves with her solo releases. As a chef she started Dee's Table in 2017 as a way of connecting her nostalgia of Jamaican flavours, with the modern and expansive cuisine that she draws her inspiration from. Her word of the day is TRYING. CONNECT WITH DENAI: I: @DenaiMoore T:@DenaiMoore #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lex Shu Chan is a lawyer in the fashion publishing industry, a diversity and inclusion leader and writer. They are also co-founder of Sachiko & Shu, and have recently released their first charity cookbook "Recipes Against Racism" in collaboration with London restaurants to fundraise for not-for-profits in support of the UK's East and South East Asian (ESEA) communities. Their word of the day is BEAUTY. CONNECT WITH LEX: I: @lexshuchan #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan K. Russell is a professional football player in the NFL, a published poet, essayist, and artist. In August of 2019, Russell made history by becoming the first out active NFL player to identify as bisexual. A decorated defensive end, he has played for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His word of the day is LIMINAL. CONNECT WITH RYAN: I: @rkrelentless T: @RKRelentless #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Radam Ridwan is a queer non-binary multi-disciplinary artist from Indonesian origins. Radam's work centers on QTIPOC empowerment and has been published internationally with features in VICE, Vogue Italia, Gal-dem, Gay Times, and King Kong Magazine. Their word of the day is SPACE. CONNECT WITH RADAM: I: @radamridwan T: @radamridwan #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Walker is an engineer, YouTuber, and asexual activist. He has a YouTube channel - Slice of Ace - and volunteers with the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN), Daniel works to educate others about asexuality the lesser known facet of the LGBT+ community. His word of the day is INVISIBLE. CONNECT WITH DANIEL: T: @SliceOfAce #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Ben Williams. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tori Tsui is a climate justice activist and mental health advocate. Tori is also a co-founder of the initiative, Bad Activist Collective, in which she started with her two friends, discussing how to navigate the pressures of perfect activism in an imperfect world. Her word of the day is NUANCE. CONNECT WITH TORI: I: @toritsui_ T: @toritsui #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Ben Williams. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oz Ismail is a neuroscientist studying dementia. He is an advocate for improving diversity and addressing racial inequality, and co-founded the Minorities in STEM network. He is also passionate about raising LGBTQ+ voices both within science and ethnic minority groups. Oz co-hosts science podcast "Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet?" which tells compelling and diverse stories, combining science and tech with popular culture and comedy. His word of the day is IDENTITY. CONNECT WITH OZ: I: @ozy_ismail T: @ozy_ismail #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Ben Williams. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nadine Artois is a cultural consultant and multi-disciplinary artist who has been working at the intersection of nightlife and intentional spaces since 2014 with a focus on carving space for marginalised voices within music, art and festivals. They co-founded Pxssy Palace in 2015, a collective that creates spaces which prioritise womxn, trans and non binary people of colour. Nadine was named one of the Top 1000 Londoner Influencers in The Standard’s 2019 Power Progress List. Within Pxssy Palace they curated events for Glastonbury, Boiler Room, Lovebox and The V&A , as well as working with brands like Nike and Vogue. Their word of the day is RESPONSIBILITY. CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide. CONNECT WITH NADINE: I: @nadineartois #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Ben Williams. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Le Fil is a Huddersfield-born, British-Chinese multidisciplinary pop singer-songwriter and artist. As part of genderqueer collective Sink The Pink, he has performed around the world, including touring with Spice Girl Melanie C. Le Fil spreads his androgynous vision through collaborations with many global brands such as Toyota and Smirnoff, and has written articles for The Guardian, Attitude Magazine and Wallpaper*. His word of the day is SCULPTURE. CONNECT WITH LE FIL: I: @iamlefil T: @iamLeFil #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Ben Williams. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rory Boyle is podcast host, radio presenter and Production Assistant at Broccoli Productions. He currently hosts and produces Queer Ear, which highlights issues that don’t get enough mainstream attention and Lights, Camera, Melodrama!, which chronicles the highs and lows of The X Factor. He has hosted live events at the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse. His word of the day is POSITIVITY. CW: This episode contains discussion of homophobia and hate crime. CONNECT WITH RORY: I: @mrroryboyle T: @MrRoryBoyle #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Galop Hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence support service for LGBT+ people Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm / Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-8pm) Website: http://www.galop.org.uk Victim Support Independent charity offering support for people affected by crime or traumatic events. Phone: 0808 1689 111 (24/7) Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk (24/7 live chat) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Kwan is a dark-pop singer songwriter. Through his music, he champions queer-Asian narratives and tells vulnerable stories through broody glam rock ballads. Named 'Asian on the rise' by Attitude Magazine, Jason's theatrical performance style and music has been taking over the London music scene. Alongside his music, Jason also works at akt, a charity supporting LGBTQ+ young people who are experiencing homelessness in the UK. His word of the day is POTENTIAL. CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide, homophobia and racism. CONNECT WITH JASON: I: @jasonkwanmusic T: @JasonKwanMusic #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Victim Support Independent charity offering support for people affected by crime or traumatic events. Phone: 0808 1689 111 (24/7) Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk (24/7 live chat) Stand against racism & inequality Support for victims of any type of hate crime Phone: 0800 171 2272 (Reporting line) Website: https://www.sariweb.org.uk/help-support/online-reporting-form/ LGBT Foundation Helpline run by LGBT health charity. Phone: 0345 3 30 30 30 (Weekdays 9am-9pm, Weekends 10am-6pm) Website: http://lgbt.foundation/helpline Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline to discuss things including sexuality, gender identity, and emotional wellbeing. Website w/chat: https://switchboard.lgbt Phone: 0300 330 0630 (Every day 10am - 10pm) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jazmine Flowers is a singer, songwriter, producer and instrumentalist. Her debut single ‘Awkward’ was released in early 2021, and has seen support from the likes of BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1Xtra and Equate magazine, and her new single “This Isn't Happiness” was released at the start of June. Her word of the day is FLUID. CONNECT WITH JAZMINE: I: @jazmineflowers_ T: @jazmineflowers_ #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SISTREN are a collective consisting of Deji Tiwo, Babirye Bukilwa and Michelle Tiwo. They are laser-focused on telling stories relevant to queer black women like them. They’ve been making podcasts since 2015. They’ve run safe -sex, toxic-love, and self-empowerment workshops at colleges, as well as hosting parties and teaching poetry. The trio currently have a show on foundation.fm. Their word of the day is CHOICE. CONNECT WITH SISTREN: I: @sistrenofficial T: @Sistrenofficial #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rivkah Reyes is a Filipina Jewish actor, writer, singer, and the host of ‘Where Are We Now?’ a podcast where former child stars get to connect, chat, and kiki. They were a part of the School of Rock cast in 2003. Their word of the day is SABOTEUR. CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health, substance abuse and suicide. CONNECT WITH RIVKAH: I: @rivkah.reyes T: @rivkahreyes #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Bipolar UK A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder. Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Recovery Advice on recovery sources across the United Kingdom. Website: https://www.recovery.org.uk Phone: 0203 553 0324 (24 hours) Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mohsin Zaidi is an award-winning author, speaker, broadcaster and lawyer. His memoir, A Dutiful Boy was named Guardian, GQ and New Statesman Book of the Year, providing a personal insight into issues of diversity and inclusion, mental health and justice. Mohsin sits on the board of Stonewall and is listed by The Financial Times as a top future LGBT leader. His word of the day is FEAR. CONNECT WITH MOHSIN: I: @mohsinzaidi_ldn T: @mohsinzaidi_ldn #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Chakraverty is a writer, podcaster and social media personality. He is the co-host of menkind podcast and a columnist for Metro. Michael was also a contestant on the 2019 series of The Great British Bake Off. His word of the day is QUIET. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: I: @mschakraverty T: @mschakraverty #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazin LêThi is a global LGBTQ advocate, keynote speaker, athlete and cultural change leader. She is the only Asian LGBTQ Athlete in the world to simultaneously hold multiple LGBTQ sports ambassador roles across the world. She is the global ambassador to organisations; Stonewall UK, Athlete Ally, Copenhagen2021, Federation Gay Games, Pride House 2022 Commonwealth Games and Vietnam Relief Services. She has been honoured by many titles including GLAAD, Human Rights Campaign, 2020 Global Changemaker and in 2021 the Attitude 100 LGBT Trailblazers List, Visible 100 List for Lesbian Visibility Week, Highly Commended for Diva Awards ‘Unsung Hero Award’ and Icon2021 in New Zealand. Her word of the day is CHAMPION. CONNECT WITH AMAZIN: I: @amazinlethi T: @amazinlethi #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Arceneaux is a Houston-bred, Howard University-educated writer. He is the New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé and I Don’t Want To Die Poor. His word of the day is REFLECTION. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: I: @youngsinick T: @youngsinick #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Livia Kojo Alour (previously known as MisSa) is a variety star, internationally recognised sword swallower, singer, poet and exhibited artist. Voted ‘Most Influential Burlesque Performer in Europe’ in 2018, Livia currently focuses on spoken word and singing framed into experimental theatre. She has developed an active voice globally supporting black performance art and creating community within the international black queer arts scene. Her word of the day is OVERCOMING. CONNECT WITH LIVIA: I: @missaswordswallower CW: This episode contains discussion of death, grief and violence. #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Cruse Bereavement Care The leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Website: www.cruse.org.uk The National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge Free and confidential helpline. Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours a day) Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xandice (aka DJ Xzan) is a non-binary DJ from London and Co-founder of Gal Pals, an LGBTQ+ club night centering queer women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. They have supported the likes of Big Freedia, JD Samson, Anna Calvi, MNEK and Mabel, as well as playing at Glastonbury on the Sisterhood stage (the only women and non-binary stage at the festival), Primavera Sound, Brighton Pride, and touring with Mykki Blanco in the UK and Europe. Their word of the day is SINCERE. CONNECT WITH XANDICE: I: @xz__dice T: @xz__dice #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy Shepard is the founding president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation Board of Directors, and served as its first executive director as well, from 1999 to 2009. In October 1998, Judy and Dennis Shepard lost their 21-year-old son, Matthew, to a murder motivated by anti-gay hate. Judy and Dennis decided to turn their grief into action, establishing the Matthew Shepard Foundation to carry on Matthew’s legacy. In her continuing role as board president, she travels across the nation speaking to audiences about making this world a more accepting place for everyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation. Judy has also written a memoir, ‘The Meaning of Matthew’. Originally trained as a teacher, she holds a degree in Secondary Education from the University of Wyoming where she later pursued some post-graduate studies. Her word of the day is ALLY. CONNECT WITH JUDY: I: @mattshepardfdn T: @WyoJudyShepard CW: This episode contains discussion of hate crime and homophobia. #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Matthew Shepard Foundation Amplifying the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people. Website: https://www.matthewshepard.org Galop Hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence support service for LGBT+ people Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm / Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-8pm) Website: http://www.galop.org.uk Victim Support Independent charity offering support for people affected by crime or traumatic events. Phone: 0808 1689 111 (24/7) Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk (24/7 live chat) Cruse Bereavement Care The leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Website: www.cruse.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aedo is an activist, a youth ambassador for The Outside Project, and one of the founders of pop-up cafe space Cafe Queero. Their word of the day is COURAGE. #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: akt (Albert Kennedy Trust) akt supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. Website: https://www.akt.org.uk Get help: https://www.akt.org.uk/get-help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reece Lyons is a writer, performer, spoken word artist and Roundhouse Resident Artist where her work has previously gone viral and has been watched by over 4 million people online. She has appeared in Overflow at The Bush Theatre, Life & Rhymes on Sky Arts and HANNA on Amazon Prime. Reece was a 2019 BBC Edinburgh Fringe Poetry Slam finalist. Her word of the day is VISIBILITY. CONNECT WITH REECE: I: @reecelyons_ T: @reecelyons_ #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tanaka Mhishi is a poet, playwright and performer who makes issue based work, covering topics such as sexual violence, masculinity, biphobia and race. His work has been featured in content for BBC 3, Shambala Festival, The Brighton Fringe Festival, Hammer and Tongue Brighton. He is poet in residence for the Consent Collective. His word of the day is BELONGING. CONNECT WITH TANAKA: I: @tanakamhishi T: @TKtheTwit #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle . The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi Anthems listeners, here's a podcast we think you'll love; it's called Zombiemum. When writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill first became a mum, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. She woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. Since her experience, she’s been on a mission to uncover the psychological effects of bringing a small person into this world and smash the stigmas associated with them. Each week Laura will be talking to guests from a range of different backgrounds and disciplines all with their own unique experience for some heart-breaking, heart warming, gut wrenching, generous, reassuring real talk. #Zombiemum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dylema is one of the UK’s leading spoken word artists. She is the founder of Contemporary Jazz group, The Dylema Collective and creator of transformative poetry workshop, The Pancake Business. She has been featured by the Guardian, BBC and BET. Her word of the day is POETRY. CONNECT WITH DYLEMA: I: @dylema__ T: @Dylema_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabby Edlin is the CEO and founder of Bloody Good Period, a charity providing menstrual products for refugees, asylum seekers & those who can’t afford them. She is also a presenter on Foundation FM. Her word of the day is HERITAGE. CONNECT WITH GABBY EDLIN: I: @gabbyedlin #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Savage is a writer, public speaker and Trans Pride Brighton trustee. She is the author of children’s books He’s My Mom!, She's My Dad! and Are You a Boy or a Girl? Her word of the day is PASSING. CONNECT WITH SARAH SAVAGE: T: @ohsarahsavage I: @ohsarahsavage #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah-Jane Crawford is a TV and radio presenter, actress, voice-over artist, and DJ. She is currently a host on The Hits radio station and The E! Network. Her word of the day is PREGNANT CONNECT WITH SARAH-JANE: T: @djsarahjane I: @sarahjanecrawford #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guilaine is the director and founder of Race Reflections. As psychologist and clinician, she has over 15 years experience working with issues of equality and justice. As an educator, Guilaine teaches critical psychology and black studies to undergraduates. She is also the author of Living While Black, which shares the lived experience of various manifestations of racism. Her word of the day is HOME. CONNECT WITH GUILAINE: T: @KGuilaine #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgina Lawton is a writer and public speaker. Her book, Raceless was listed as the Best of 2021 in the Evening Standard. She has also written Black Girls Take World - the global travel bible for young women of colour. Her word of the day is NOSTALGIA. CONNECT WITH GEORGINA: T: @georginalawton I: @georginalawton_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evelyn Mok is a comedian, actress and writer. Her work centres on questioning the norms of convention and breaking the mould of what it means to be a woman of colour in comedy. She has been featured in the Guardian, BBC and TimeOut. Her word of the day is NARRATIVE. CONNECT WITH EVELYN: T: @EvelynMok I: @EvelynMok This episode is dedicated to Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Yue, Delaine Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Tan and Daoyou Feng. #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Resources Support Georgia's Asian American Community: a fund created by Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta to directly benefit the shooting victims and their families. https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-georgias-asian-american-community/ Red Canary Song: a grassroots collective supporting labor rights for Asian migrant workers and sex workers https://www.redcanarysong.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lava La Rue is a musician from West London, who makes personal hip-hop centred around their city and the fightback against gentrification. Their word of the day is DUALITY. CONNECT WITH LAVA: T: @lavalarue I: @lavalarue #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coco Khan is a Columnist, Feature Writer and Commissioning Editor who has had her work featured in the Guardian and BBC. She has contributed to the books The Good Immigrant and It’s Not About The Burka. Her word of the day is COMFORT. CONNECT WITH COCO: T: @cocobyname I: @cocobyname #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khaoula Karaweigh is a visual artist, activist and founding member of the Free Feminist Union (UFL) in Morroco. Her artistic work strives to explore the potential of subjugated women. Her word of the day is DISCOMFORT. TW: Sexual Harrassment CONNECT WITH KHAOULA: I: @khaoula.b.karaweigh #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Resources Cruse Bereavement Care The leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Website: www.cruse.org.uk Victim Support Independent charity offering support for people affected by crime or traumatic events. Phone: 0808 1689 111 (24/7) Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk (24/7 live chat) Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices