Alongside their work in theatre and broadcast, Javaad and Tanya have been part of anti-racist politics all of their lives. Both grew up in Bradford in the 1990s, the birthplace of the Asian Youth Movement, where stories about the kids who stopped racists rioting every Friday night became the stuff of legend. Today, one of their shared frustrations about the current anti-racism conversation is the focus on a US-centric narrative when there are so many incredible, epic stories about people and communities who stood up against British imperialism and racism here in England reaching back across three centuries. To kick off this brand new podcast series, Javaad and Tanya will throw the spotlight on Bradford, focusing on the youth movements that radically changed this country in the 70s and 80s, to reveal how they continue to impact our lives today.
New episodes of The Colour of Our Politics will be released every two weeks throughout April and May. For more information about The Colour of Our Politics, please visit: www.javaadalipoor.co.uk/the-colour-of-our-politics/
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The Colour of Our Politics is supported by Bradford Literature Festival and Theatre in the Mill, Bradford.