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Just Cause with Derek A Bardowell

Just Cause with Derek A Bardowell

By Derek Bardowell

Exploring the intersections of race, culture and philanthropy, author of No Win Race Derek A Bardowell speaks to the people who are tackling some of the most challenging social issues of our times. In each episode you will hear the views, approaches and tactics of those who are reforming our public services, speaking truth to power and opening the doors for the marginalised to move to the centre.

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Faiza Shaheen and Omar Khan on race and class in Britain

Just Cause with Derek A Bardowell • By Derek Bardowell • Dec 19, 2019

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Ben Lindsay on youth violence and the importance of community

We discuss serious youth violence, the impact of austerity on communities, drill music, Queensbridge hip-hop, Power the Fight, community voice impacting on policy and funding, supporting frontline practitioners and why We Need To Talk About Race.

01:00:09

March 19, 2020

Amahra Spence on the intersection of art, social change and place

We discuss how everyday people power significant social movements, Art Hotel, race & space, No Permission Fund, Beats, Rhymes & Cities, and why we should invest in hope.

39:53

February 27, 2020

Rose Longhurst on participatory grant-making and the future of philanthropy

We discuss philanthropic culture, participatory grant-making, Edge Fund, Charity vs Social Justice, and visions of what a more effective philanthropic sector would look like.

51:42

February 13, 2020

Immy Kaur on building a fair and just society

Derek and Immy talk about the need for radical investment in our social and civic infrastructure, Black Panther Party, Birmingham Impact Hub, Civic Square and why funders invest in black and brown pain and not in our liberation or visions for the future.

01:08:41

January 27, 2020

Jacqui Dyer and Natalie Creary on race, mental health and Black Thrive

Derek, Jacqui and Natalie discuss holistic approaches to addressing the root causes of mental ill health, designing an anti-racist health system, black wellbeing, community leadership, white supremacy, and culturally appropriate advocacy

54:31

January 13, 2020

Faiza Shaheen and Omar Khan on race and class in Britain

Derek, Faiza and Omar discuss race, class and institutional prejudice, immigration, Empire, the role of civil society, hostile environment and hope.

01:16:26

December 19, 2019

Mandu Reid, leader of the Women’s Equality Party on Brexit and tackling abusive power

Derek and Mandu, leader of the Women's Equality Party and the first black leader of a major political party in Britain discuss equal parenting and care-giving, Brexit, toxic femininity, ending violence against women and girls, and menstrual cups.

01:04:19

December 07, 2019

Fozia Irfan on Decolonising Philanthropy

Derek and Fozia discuss power dynamics in philanthropy; diversity, equity and inclusion in the charitable sector, equity-based approach to grant-making, and community-based decision-making, among other issues.

01:03:17

November 21, 2019

Marcus Ryder on Diversity in the Media

Derek and Marcus discuss the Naga Munchetty case, the Reporting Racism event at House of Commons, navigating white spaces in the media, Local News Partnerships, tax breaks for implementing diversity, the Netflix model and the power of journalism.

44:46

November 09, 2019

Farzana Khan & Sai Murray on Voices that Shake! and Environmental Justice

Derek, Farzana and Sai discuss the legacy of Voices that Shake! connecting climate justice to all social justice issues, extractivism and the white saviour complex in the NGO sector, the ‘b-euro-cratic’ nature of funding, art as a lever for social change and community healing.

01:20:07

October 28, 2019

Michelle Moore & Anna Kessel, MBE on Women in Sports

Derek, Michelle and Anna discuss how physical education should be reformed, how the media represents sports women, Serena Williams, intersectionality, body image and much more.

58:43

October 09, 2019

Dr Carlene Firmin, MBE on Contextual Safeguarding

Derek and Carlene discuss serious youth violence, chicken shops, protecting children online, the value of youth work, county lines and school exclusions.

01:10:27

September 19, 2019