identity part 1: identity, community and coming of age with Iggy London

03/06/23 • 35 min

Mangrove is an exploration of the experiences & issues facing the black community. In this series, Jord Hailwood uncovers the experience of black men & boys in the UK today.

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In this first episode, I want to know if there’s any merit to the idea that there exists universal elements to the black male identity. To answer this I’m speaking to someone who wrote the book on black masculinity in modern-day Britain... quite literally.

Iggy London is an award winning filmmaker, artist and writer. Known for his distinctive style and gripping stories, his work crosses many mediums. From films to poetry to photography. He has created work for the likes of Nowness, Love Magazine, Nike and Vogue, And his work has been covered on i-D, Highsnobiety, Dazed and the Guardian, to name a few.

I’ve managed to catch Iggy ahead of the release of his debut book ‘Mandem’. Mandem is a collection of essays exploring what it means to be a black man in contemporary Britain

And so, as our resident expert, I’m keen to explore Iggy’s view of identity, his own identity and what he’s learnt about black masculinity in the process of editing his book.

For more information about Iggy London, follow him on Instagram @iggyldn, and to pre-order/purchase his book, visit: https://jacarandabooks.co.uk/products/mandem

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Brought to you by Lives of Colour

Hosted by Jord Hailwoord

Produced by Tyra at Foss Creative Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mangrove is an exploration of the experiences & issues facing the black community. In this series, Jord Hailwood uncovers the experience of black men & boys in the UK today.

...

I’ve managed to catch Iggy ahead of the release of his debut book ‘Mandem’. Mandem is a collection of essays exploring what it means to be a black man in contemporary Britain

And so, as our resident expert, I’m keen to explore Iggy’s view of identity, his own identity and what he’s learnt about black masculinity in the process of editing his book.

For more information about Iggy London, follow him on Instagram @iggyldn, and to pre-order/purchase his book, visit: https://jacarandabooks.co.uk/products/mandem

Credits

Brought to you by Lives of Colour

Hosted by Jord Hailwoord

Produced by Tyra at Foss Creative Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mangrove | Trailer

Mangrove is an exploration of the experiences and issues facing the black community in the UK. In this series, our host, Jord Hailwood, will be uncovering the experiences of black men and boys in the UK today. We’ll be discussing everything from dating, to media representation, the black queer experience and mental health. And we’re featuring a range of voices, including public figures, activists, journalists, and more.

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Hosted by Jord Hailwood

Produced by Tyra at Foss Creative Studio

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identity part 2: identity, class and britishness with Farhan Samanani

Mangrove is an exploration of the experiences & issues facing the black community. In this series, Jord Hailwood uncovers the experience of black men & boys in the UK today.

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In this episode, I’m interested in gaining a more general understanding of what identity actually means. Both historically and in the context of today’s society.

To understand this, I’m speaking to FUR-Han Sa-Ma-Nar-Knee, a lecturer and researcher of social anthropology, specialising in grassroots community building, everyday co-operation, and the shaping of political consensus in diverse areas.

Furhan’s career has seen him work with both community groups, and national and international organisations, ranging from teenagers in Kilburn, London. To the World Bank and Oxfam.

He has advised on a range of issues around migration, diversity, policy and inclusivity. And has written about his research in the popular press, including articles in Aeon magazine and the Huffington Post.

So we talk about the meaning of identity, why it’s important and his take - from his research- about the role of identity in black masculinity.

For more information about Farhan Samanani visit: https://farhansamanani.net/

Credits

Brought to you by Lives of Colour

Hosted by Jord Hailwoord

Produced by Tyra at Foss Creative Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.