In 2024 the platform was handed over to the ARM-OUR; a podcast from the Anti-Racist Movement, where courage meets compassion, and connection flourishes within our community.
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In this episode we step into the world of theatre and storytelling through JaJa’s African Hair Braiding — a play that centres the beauty, complexity and politics of Black life within the familiar space of the hair salon. The conversation reflects pertinent themes such as identity, migration, labour and belonging. We delve into the unspoken dynamics that live in community spaces — the care, the…
Welcome Back to ARM-OUR or OUR-ARM, the podcast from the Anti-Racist Movement (ARM). Giving can be powerful, restorative, and intentional and this episode explores how we reclaim our energy and connect more deeply to our shared humanity. For this relaunch episode, we mark International Women’s Day with a powerful conversation inspired by the theme Give to Gain and the call to give again. Black…
Welcome to today’s episode. We’re diving into the power of Black women’s writing — not just as creativity, but as survival, healing, and resistance. This episode comes out of a five-day writing retreat in July 2025 for Black women in academia, social work, and beyond. I brought them together to write for the upcoming special issue for the British Journal of Social Work (listen back to episode 1…
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the finale of our unforgettable "March in May" fundraiser—a journey that took us across the stunning Seven Sisters hills and deep into conversations about resilience, representation, and collective joy. Still time to donate: https://gofund.me/e6a2187d (copy and paste into browser). The ARM Core Collective reflect on what it meant to walk 10,000…
In this episode, we tackle a tough conversation head-on. Our core collective delves into a deeply disturbing situation that shook us to our core and compelled us to respond. We confront the impact of racist imagery, prioritising its effects over its intent. As a collective, we recognise the urgent need to call out these issues, no matter how uncomfortable they may be. Ignoring them only…
This isn't reform, it reimagination. Season 10 begins with a call for radical, anti-racist visions for social work. In this episode, we launch a call for abstracts for the upcoming British Journal of Social Work special issue: "Reimagining Anti-Racist Social Work - Rooted in Care, Resistance and Solidarity" led by the Anti-Racist Movement. We explore: The purpose and vision of the special issue…
Welcome to today’s episode - the last for series 9 - where we dive deep into the complexities of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Members of the core collective unpack the challenges of implementing and measuring EDI efforts and explore the growing hostility toward EDI, the intricacies of intersectionality, and the global state of anti-racism work. Amid these critical discussions, we also…
Happy New Year to you ALL. Welcome to Bridging the Years, the first episode of ARMOUR or OURARM for 2025. As we step into this new year, we pause to reflect on the lessons, triumphs, and growth of 2024. What did the past year teach us? How did it shape who we are today? More importantly, we’ll set our sights on the year ahead—exploring the power of intention and the possibilities it holds. This…
In this deeply moving season finale of ARM-OUR, Laurelle and I hold nothing back as we delve into the intricate intersection of neurodiversity, leadership, and identity. As Black women navigating the dual worlds of executive leadership and ADHD (and dyslexia), we explore the layers of complexity, resilience, and vulnerability that come with breaking stereotypes and challenging expectations. This…
Welcome to this special episode, where we have the privilege of sitting down with the extraordinary Dr. Beverley Barnett-Jones MBE. With decades of experience in social work and child protection, Dr. Barnett-Jones has dedicated her life to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families. A trailblazer in her field, she has not only transformed social work practice but has also influenced…
