5. The New Cross Fire
01/26/22 • 41 min
In this episode, Clarkisha explores the impact and effects of the New Cross Fire, which killed 13 young black people at a party in south-east London in 1981. Through talking to one of the survivors, Wayne Haynes, and community activist Tony Warner, we learn about the fire, the lack of interest from the authorities, and the first Black People’s Day of Action in the UK.
Written and Produced by Aiwan Obinyan
Production and Sound Design by AiAi Studios
Production Assistant - Adedamola Bajomo
Executive Producers at gal-dem - Moya Lothian McLean & Suyin Haynes
Creative Producers at gal-dem - Bijal Shah & Mariel Richards
Graphics - Karis Pierre
Hosted by Clarkisha Kent
Guests: Wayne Haynes, Tony Warner
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Clarkisha explores the impact and effects of the New Cross Fire, which killed 13 young black people at a party in south-east London in 1981. Through talking to one of the survivors, Wayne Haynes, and community activist Tony Warner, we learn about the fire, the lack of interest from the authorities, and the first Black People’s Day of Action in the UK.
Written and Produced by Aiwan Obinyan
Production and Sound Design by AiAi Studios
Production Assistant - Adedamola Bajomo
Executive Producers at gal-dem - Moya Lothian McLean & Suyin Haynes
Creative Producers at gal-dem - Bijal Shah & Mariel Richards
Graphics - Karis Pierre
Hosted by Clarkisha Kent
Guests: Wayne Haynes, Tony Warner
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4. The UK Connection
In this episode, we turn to the UK, as Clarkisha talks to British journalist Paula Akpan about Black British community building, systems of oppression and violence, and key uprisings that have parallels with the Tulsa massacre of 1921. What do you think of the podcast so far? Drop us a voicenote or video to [email protected].
Written and Produced by Aiwan Obinyan
Production and Sound Design by AiAi Studios
Production Assistant - Adedamola Bajomo
Executive Producers at gal-dem - Moya Lothian McLean & Suyin Haynes
Creative Producers at gal-dem - Bijal Shah & Mariel Richards
Graphics - Karis Pierre
Hosted by Clarkisha Kent
Guests: Paula Akpan, Dr Jerrolyn Eulinberg, Karla Slocum, Scott Ellsworth
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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6. Reflections
In our final episode, Clarkisha and Paula reflect on the series as a whole together and respond to powerful voice note submissions from our listeners. Thank you for joining gal-dem on this journey untangling the story around the Tulsa Massacre and the connection with the UK. You can follow us on social media @galdemzine
Written and Produced by Aiwan Obinyan
Production and Sound Design by AiAi Studios
Production Assistant - Adedamola Bajomo
Executive Producers at gal-dem - Moya Lothian McLean & Suyin Haynes
Creative Producers at gal-dem - Bijal Shah & Mariel Richards
Graphics - Karis Pierre
Hosted by Clarkisha Kent
Guests: Paula Akpan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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