In this episode, Nawal and Amal discuss the cost of living in Great Britain and the consequences of millions of people being forced to rely on food banks and choose between heating or eating. They discuss government failures and more needing to be done for those being pushed to desperate measures. Furthermore, we ask what we would do if we were in the government.  ..read more

In this episode, Nawal and Hafza discuss what is currently happening in Pakistan, the floods, lack of media coverage and climate change. We tackle questions such as why the Western countries are ignoring it and what desperately needs to happen now? . We also talk about Queen Elizabeth's passing and a summary of her Majesty's reign: all the prime ministers she saw in her time.  Be part of the conversation by following our social media accounts, Twitter: @YELcollective and Instagram: yelcollective ..read more

This episode discusses racism in the medical field and the inherent bias that has impacted the lives of many Black people.  We talk about how deep-rooted racism actually is from the technology in the medical field to books taught at medical schools.  We bring facts, figures, and statistics to back up our points and personal experiences.                   ..read more

How would you rate this Black History Month? Listen to the reflections of three Black people as they share their views about BHM 2021. They also discuss their identities outside of blackness and touch on what it means to be “Black British.” Recounting some memorable moments from this Black History Month, the episode ends with each person sharing their wishes for further Black History Months. What would you like to see happening next year in October ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Salwa Hassan and we discuss a range of topics from Black History Month, education, media and current affairs. We talk about the importance of drawing on ethnic writers, historians and musicians in the school curriculum in order to be more inclusive. Feel free to join the discussion by following our social media platforms and commenting and sharing.  ..read more

In light of World Refugee Day, this episode focuses on Nawal and Amran's journey to the UK as child refugees. They discuss definitions, policies, controversies, and traumas related to Refugeehood and how they relate to their lived experiences. Tune in to begin to understand how the creation of the 'hostile environment' has impacted the everyday lives of refugees ..read more

Everyone has mental health, with the month of May being ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’, this episode discusses the nuances of mental health specifically from racialised perspectives. Listen to how we as young people are coping under the current conditions. We touch on the pressures of capitalism and its effects on racialised communities. As well as sharing some of our tips on how to build resilience during these trying times through, self-care and community care.  ..read more

What does it mean to be a young Black woman in the 21st Century? As we celebrate International Women’s Day we wanted to shine a light and reflect on Black womanhood. Four voices take us through their perspectives of womanhood, including sisterhood, community and finding their tribe. Though they share the same race, their upbringings and cultures make for a diverse and interesting conversation, with a lot more left unsaid than said. The discussion also explores a more critical perspective of the ways in which Black women can sometimes harm each other. A sisterly and thoughtful conversation abou ..read more

Being able to move countries is either a privilege or a quest for a better life. With June being Refugeee month, this months episode explore the migration story of four young people from different backgrounds. This episode also questions the government policy of a ‘hostile environment and those currently in charge of pushing forward this government policy. Each person then reflects on whether the UK has given them a better life and what that even looks like. The end of the episode explores a project with the guests about migration ..read more

2020 was a monumental year, if a global pandemic wasn't enough we saw a number of protests come to the forefront of mainstream media. Many were confronted with the uncomfortable truths of the lived realities that many people face from, Nigeria, to the USA to India. This conversation includes four Black women who reflect on the protests that occurred over the past year. Also, they discuss the role the media has to play in bringing awareness to global topics. The episode rounds off with tips and insights into who each person remains informed about Global affairs. Listen to this episode to hear m ..read more