Anthems

Tiwalola Ogunlesi is a confidence coach, speaker and the founder of Confident and Killing It, a response to the generation cycle of low self-esteem amongst women and girls. So far, she’s equipped over 2500 women in London, Lagos, New York, Kigali and Johannesburg at The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls with the tools and knowledge they need to be confident. CONNECT WITH TIWALOLA: I: @tiwalowla T: @tiwalowla #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Jammer is a cambridge graduate, entrepreneur, TV personality, model, Charity Ambassador and active member of the BAME LGBTQ+ community. Chris is also the co-founder of one of the fastest growing Festivals in the UK, Strawberries & Creem, and at 26 was a nominee for Forbes Top 30 under 30. His word of the day is GRIEF. CW: This episode contains themes some listeners may find upsetting. CONNECT WITH CHRIS: I: @chrisjammer T: @Chris_Jammer #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. 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 Macmillan Confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, we’ll listen. Phone: 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) Website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie Brinkurst Cuff is a journalist and head of editorial at gal-dem. She is a Guardian freelancer, former weekend editor and writer at Dazed, and has written columns for the likes of the Observer, ipaper and Metro. She is the editor of the book ‘Mother Country: Real Stories of the Windrush Children, a leading exploration of the Windrush Generation. Charlie is also Scott Trust Bursary alumnus, and winner of the 2016 Georgina Henry Award for Innovation in Journalism. Her word of the day is GOOD. CONNECT WITH CHARLIE: I: @charliebcuff T: @CharlieBCuff #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Phillips is the Chief Content Officer of Broccoli Content, as well as the former Vice President of On Demand Content at WNYC and Commissioning Editor at BBC Radio 4 and the World Service. His word of the day is SELFLESSNESS. CONNECT WITH TONY: I: @tonyphillips5789 T: @tonyphillips40 #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moya Lothian-McLean is a journalist and producer. She specialises in features and opinion writing on politics, technology, pop culture, fitness, gender and race, and has worked across print digital, audio and video for some of the UK’s biggest media outlets, including the BBC, Huck Magazine, gal-dem and The Independent. Her word of the day is ROOTLESS. CONNECT WITH MOYA: I: @moya_lm T: @mlothianmclean #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson King is a writer and creative. Outside of work, he spends his time amplifying and initiating online conversations on race, gender, sexuality and fatphobia. As a black, transgender man, he's committed to facilitating and dreaming of modes of masculinity that reject patriarchy. His word of the day is MANHOOD. CONNECT WITH JACKSON: I: @itsjacksonbbz T: @itsjacksonbbz #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cat Burns is a singer songwriter. Since being featured as a 1XTRA ‘Track of The Week’ at the age of just 16, she’s gone to perform at and garner support from places such as BBC Introducing, Latitude Festival, CLASH Magazine and Sofar Sounds, and her second EP ‘Naive’ was released in 2019. Cat has also been awarded MSG London’s up and coming artist of the month award. Her word of the day is REFLECT. CONNECT WITH CAT: I: @catburns T: @catburns #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Munya Chawawa is a writer and comedy content creator. He shares his content across his Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube and Twitter platforms, featuring viral characters such as Jonny Oliver and Unknown P. After hosting on Reprezent Radio, he has gone on to host the BRIT award red carpet and international live stream in 2020, and has appeared on BBC One, Sky News, ITV, E4 and Radio 1Xtra. His word of the day is THREAT. CONNECT WITH MUNYA: I: @munyachawawa T: @munyachawawa #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Axel Kacoutié is an award winning audio artist and poet. He is currently the composer and sound designer of the Guardian's daily news podcast, Today in Focus, and his work has been featured on the BBC, Channel 4 and NOWNESS. His word of the day is ROOTED. CONNECT WITH AXEL: I: @axelkacoutie T: @AxelKacoutie #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anisa Farah is a content creator and presenter, platforming comedy sketches and videos on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Her work has led her to collaborate with brands such as Amazon Prime Video, Parlophone and Disney+. Anisa has hosted stages at Strawberries & Cream festival, and has presented an Instagram X Social Media Week panel talk to promote healthy behaviour on social platforms. Her word of the day is BLACK. CONNECT WITH ANISA: I: @anisafarah_ T: @AnisaFarah_ #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvyn Harrison is the founder of Dope Black Dads, a digital safe space turned podcast which aims to change the narrative around black fathers through the lens of parenting, marriage, cohabiting, mental health, physical health, politics and more. His word of the day is LEADER. CONNECT WITH MARVYN: I: @marvynharrison T: @Marvyn_Harrison #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jade Anouka is an actor, writer, poet and director. She has performed on both stage and screen with credits including His Dark Materials, Cleaning Up and Turn Up Charlie and recently released her first short film as a writer, director and creator, HER & HER. Her first collection of poems, ‘Eggs On Toast’, was published by Poetry Space. Her word of the day is LISTEN. CONNECT WITH JADE: I: @jadeanouka T: @JadeAnouka #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broccoli Content is proud to present Anthems Black. We bring you 31 Episodes, released every other day across September and October written and voiced by exceptional UK Black voices. Featuring Afua Hirsch, Chris Jammer, Munya Chawawa, Jade Anouka, Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff, Temi Mwale, Raymond Antrobus and many many more. This is Anthems Black. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tej is an audio producer and writer. Home for Tej is London where she's been shielding, surrounded by incense gifted to her by a friend and recording into a phone on a stack of books. Her word of the day is Breathe. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa is writer, radio producer and recent university graduate. Home for Melissa was her family home in West Yorkshire, but has relocated to London. Her word of the day is Liminal. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jade is a poet and writer. Home for Jade is South London where she can watch her son building worlds with his toys. Her word of the day is Courage. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel is fashion producer and writer. Home for Daniel was his family home in West London, but is now East London. His word of the day is Sofa. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben is a writer, content creator and LGBTQ+ activist. Home for Ben is currently a rural village in East Yorkshire, with their 3 dogs. Their word of the day is Compassion. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christy is a poet and performer. Home for Christy is her flat, where her kitchen table is adorned with flowers from friends. Her word of the day is Ascension. CW: This episode contains themes that come listeners may find upsetting. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kat is a writer, yoga teacher and the founder of Yogi Bare yoga studio. Home for Kat is wherever she lays her yoga mat. Her word of the day is Kaleidoscope. CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. 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 Recovery Advice on recovery sources across the United Kingdom. Website: https://www.recovery.org.uk Phone: 0203 553 0324 (24 hours) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorna Rose is a clown, comedian, audio producer and writer. Home for Lorna Rose is currently with her partner in Brighton, overlooking the sea. Her word of the day is Escape. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world.The series was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olajumoke is a speaker, writer and co-founder of The Triple Cripples. Home for Olajumoke is London. Her word of the day is Familiar. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amar is a writer and producer. Home for Amar is Catford surrounded by the comforting smell of aloeswood. His word of the day is Belonging. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tomiwa and Deji are siblings - Deji is a student studying mass communications, while Tomiwa is a writer, creative and a freelance programme co-ordinator with the Empower Project. Home for them is Edinburgh. Their word of the day is Age. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rowan is a copywriter. Home for Rowan is Leeds with her 2 daughters and beagador dog. Her word of the day is Lost. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly is an english teacher, writer and poet. Home for Kelly used to be Newcastle, but is now her flat in Barcelona with its terracotta tiled terrace. Her word of the day is Orange. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Redzi is a parent and audio maker. Home for Redzi is in Guildford with her family. Her word of the day is Proximity. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world.The series was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Poppy is a writer who is currently studying for her A-levels. Home for Poppy is with her family in London. Her word of the day is Paradox. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kym is a writer, speaker & Co-Founder of The Triple Cripples - a platform centering the narratives of Black & non-Black POC, living with disabilities. Home for Kym is London. Her word of the day is Anamorphosis. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you enjoyed Anthems Pride, we think you'll love #Queer AF by National Student Pride. Eve's story is the first episode of Season Four: "To prepare for my mum's gay wedding, I talked to her about sexuality for the first time". To listen to Part Two, search #QueerAF in podcast apps everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lady Phyll is the co-founder and executive director of UK Black Pride. She is the executive director of Kaleidoscope, the UK’s leading LGBT rights charity, and is a patron for charity akt. She writes a column for DIVA magazine, and is the co-editor of SistaAnthology. Lady Phyll also sits on the Trade Union Congress’s race relations committee. Her word of the day is Solidarity. CONNECT WITH LADY PHYLL: I: @ladyphyll T: @MsLadyPhyll #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Will Nutland is a doctor of public health, social researcher and activist. He co-founded Prepster, which aims to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond and The Love Tank, a not-for-profit promoting health of underserved communities. He is also an honorary assistant professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His word of the day is Gratitude. CW: This episode contains discussion of violence and language which some listeners may find upsetting. CONNECT WITH DR WILL: T: @DrWillN I: @dadbod_momjeans #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: 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) 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) PrEPster Aiming to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond. Website: https://prepster.info The Love Tank Community interest community promoting health and wellbeing of under served communities Website: http://thelovetank.info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paula Akpan is a journalist and writer. She is also the co-creator of Black Girl Festival, an event created to amplify the voices and experiences of Black British women and girls through community based events. She has written for the likes of Teen Vogue, The Independent and VICE UK with work that centres around blackness, queerness and sexual & reproductive justice. Paula has also been listed as one of Forbes 100 Women Founders in Europe To Follow, and was on Elle’s 2019 game-changers list. Her word of the day is Unfurl. CONNECT WITH PAULA: I: @paulaakpan T: @paulaakpan #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simran Uppal is a yoga teacher, poet and educator. They teach and write for inclusive yoga charity Yoga Quota, focusing on inclusivity and decolonisation in yoga. Simran is a Barbican Young Poet alum, and has also created theatre for The North Wall and Camden People’s Theatre. Their word of the day is Pray. CONNECT WITH SIMRAN: I: @simransuppal T: @simransuppal #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alicia Radage is a performance and digital collage artist and photographer. They have taught fine art and theatre at MA and BA level, and are one half of collaboration Radage ▽ Hardaker. They have shown their work across the UK, Europe and India. Their word of the day is Wilderness. CONNECT WITH ALICIA: I: @alicia_radage_artist T: @madameradajay #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carrie Lyell is a writer and journalist. She is the editor-in-chief of DIVA Magazine, the leading monthly magazine for LGBTQI women, making her one of only 4 editors in the magazine’s history. Carrie has also written for the likes of Pink Paper, Lesbilicious and The Guardian. Her word of the day is Gentle. CONNECT WITH CARRIE: I: @seej_lyell T: @Seej #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddy McConnell is a journalist, writer and activist. He has written in publications such as The Guardian and The Independent. He is the subject of Seahorse, a documentary detailing his experience of becoming a father as a transgender man, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Freddy also created and hosted The Guardian podcast ‘Token’, and hosts BBC Sounds podcast ‘Pride and Joy’ about queer parenthood. His word of the day is Future. CW: This episode contains descriptions of war zones. CONNECT WITH FREDDY: I: @freddy.mcconnel T: @freddymcconnell #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Combat Stress Leading charity for veterans’ mental health Phone: 0800 138 1619 (24 hours) Website: https://www.combatstress.org.uk ASSIST (Assistance Support and Self Help in Surviving Trauma) Support, understanding and therapy for people experiencing PTSD, families and carers Phone: 01788 560 800 Website: www.assisttraumacare.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yasmin Benoit is a model and activist. As a model, she has walked the runway in the London Queer Fashion Show, and was the first openly asexual woman to appear on the cover of any UK magazine when she fronted Attitude in 2019. Yasmin is also a regular host of Reading Pride, in her hometown, and is on the board of AVEN. Her word of the day is Conflict. CW: This episode contains discussion of X. CONNECT WITH YASMIN: I: @theyasminbenoit T: @theyasminbenoit #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scottee is an award-winning performance artist and writer. He created Scottee & Friends Ltd, which operates as a collective of artists, producers and makers of theatre, activism, and community projects. In 2010 he won Time Out’s ‘Performer of the Year’ award, and has continued to perform his work across the world since. His word of the day is Shame. CW: This episode contains content that some listeners may find difficult. CONNECT WITH SCOTTEE: I: @ScotteeIsFat T: @ScotteeIsFat #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Resources: CALM CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35. Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight) Website: www.thecalmzone.net 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

Naeem Davis | PRESENCE Naeem Davis is a cultural curator and DJ. They are the co-founder of BBZ, an art and DJ collective which puts on club night and exhibitions for queer people of colour. Naeem also co-curated Lesbiennale as part of London’s Boiler Room Festival. Their word of the day is Presence. CONNECT WITH NAEEM: I: @naeemdxvis T: @bbz_london #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie Windust is an award-winning editor, writer, speaker and model. They are the founder and editor in chief of Fruitcake, an award winning LGBTQIA+ magazine, which has been sold across the world. Their writing can be found in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Gay Times and The Independent. Their word of the day is Stillness. CONNECT WITH JAMIE: I: @jamie_windust T: @jamie_windust #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anick Soni is an award-winning multidisciplinary creative, activist and presenter. He does all this while also working towards his Masters degree in Childhood and Children’s Rights. He is on the core planning team for UK Black Pride, and helped to organise the first intersex march. For his work, Anick has been awarded the GAY Times honour of British community trailblazer. His word of the day is Insight. CONNECT WITH ANICK: I: @anickians T: @Anickians #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Atherton is a food writer and presenter. In 2019 he won baking competition The Great British Bake Off, and has gone on to write a fortnightly Guardian column and appear on Blue Peter as a guest chef. David also holds a masters’ degree in public health, and has taught at major universities on HIV and malaria. His words of the day are Come out. CONNECT WITH DAVID: I: @nomadbakerdavid T: @nomadbakerdavid #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Asifa Lahore is an activist, DJ and Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen. She was featured in Channel 4’s documentary Muslim Drag Queens, and has received the Attitude Magazine Pride Award for activism. Asifa has DJed at some of the top LGBTQ+ club nights, including Club Kali and Disco Rani and she walked the first LGBT catwalk at Pakistan Fashion Week in London in 2019. Her word of the day is Reconciliation. CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide and racial slurs. CONNECT WITH ASIFA: I: @asifalahore T: @AsifaLahore #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Hunte is a journalist, presenter, and the BBC’s first ever LGBT correspondent reporting on LGBT issues across all BBC platforms. He’s reported on topics such as racism at UK pride festivals, racism within the LGBT dating scene, and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. His BBC Radio 4 Extra LGBT-themed series was nominated for a PinkNews award, and he has been recognised at the British LGBT awards for “Top 10 Outstanding Contributions to LGBT Life”. His word of the day is Champion. CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide. CONNECT WITH BEN: I: @beninldn T: @BenInLDN #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. 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 PAPYRUS Young suicide prevention society. Phone: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm, and 2pm to 10pm on weekends and bank holidays) Website: www.papyrus-uk.org LGBT Foundation Helpline run by LGBT health charity. Phone: 0345 3 30 30 30 (Weekdays 9am-9pm, weekends 10am-6pm) Website: lgbt.foundation/helpline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Ward is an actor and award-winning writer. She has written for publications including The Guardian, The Observer, Diva Magazine and The Times, her short stories have been published in a number of anthologies, and she is also the author of books such as ‘Love and Other Thought Experiments’. Her word of the day is Other. CONNECT WITH SOPHIE: T: @sophieannaward I: @doctorsophieward #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lee Gray is a content creator and influencer marketing manager. He works for Bet International as an entertainment presenter, presents the 'Ask The Aunties' show on SnapChat and makes cocktails on his YouTube channel 'I'll Drink To That'. His word of the day is Gurl. CONNECT WITH LEE: I: @leegray_ T: @_leegray #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grace Savage is a beatbox and singer-songwriter. She is a four-time UK Beatboxing champion, and has performed at festivals across the country including Glastonbury, Latitude and Wireless. She has also been listed as one of ELLE’s ‘100 Most Inspiring Women’. Her word of the day is Shine. CONNECT WITH Grace: I: @_GraceSavage T: @_GraceSavage #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Ethan Jones is a model and activist focusing on menstruation, body politics, mental health and intimacy. He’s modelled for the likes of River Island, Jacamo and Dazed & Confused. Kenny made history being the first trans man to front a period campaign with Pink Parcel’s ‘I’M ON’ campaign. His word of the day is Vulnerability. CONNECT WITH KENNY: I: @KennyEthanJones T: @KennyEthanJones #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glyn Fussell is a broadcaster and businessman. He is the co-founder of East Creative, the events agency that hosts Mighty Hoopla festival, Savage Disco and Sink the Pink, the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ collective, and DJ agency Noisy Kitchen, which was launched in partnership with Fearne Cotton. Glyn is also the host of Radio 1 podcast Drag Queens’ Den. His word of the day is Camp. CONNECT WITH GLYN: I: @glynfussell T: @GlynFussell #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices