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What happens when creativity becomes resistance? The Harlem Renaissance story
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What happens when creativity becomes resistance? The Harlem Renaissance story

Valerie Ebuwa tells the story of how a cultural revolution in a New York borough redefined what it meant to be Black in the US.

Who is artist Pio Abad?
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Who is artist Pio Abad?

Discover the Philippine-born Turner Prize-shortlisted artist who found his artistic feet in Glasgow.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock on Little Mix, family and self belief
Leigh-Anne has her hands pressed together in a prayer position and resting to the side of her face. She has long curly dark hair and brown eyes and wears a camel coloured vest top.
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock on Little Mix, family and self belief

Former Little Mix star, Leigh-Anne Pinnock discuss her new memoir, Believe with Chidera Eggerue; recorded at our 2023 London Literature Festival.

Yassmin Abdel-Magied on writing, racism and making a difference
Yassmin Abdel-Magied stands against a turquoise wall wearing pink earrings, a grey headscarf and a colourful jacket
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Yassmin Abdel-Magied on writing, racism and making a difference

The writer and broadcaster, talks about her book Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism ahead of an appearance at Imagine Festival in 2024.

The Climate Conversation featuring Greta Thunberg, Tori Tsui and Dominique Palmer
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The Climate Conversation featuring Greta Thunberg, Tori Tsui and Dominique Palmer

Watch Greta Thunberg, Tori Tsui, Dominique Palmer, Daphne Frias, Mya-Rose Craig and Ati Viviam Villafaña in a discussion about our climate emergency

Caitlin Moran on Andrew Tate and modern male role models
Author Caitlin Moran on stage at the Southbank Centre in a blue armchair; a copy of her book What About Men? is on the table in front of her
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Caitlin Moran on Andrew Tate and modern male role models

Watch Caitlin Moran in this video from her 2023 appearance as she discusses her book What About Men? and in particular the rise of Andrew Tate.

Tori Tsui on climate, eco-anxiety and how It’s Not Just You
Tori is photographed in dappled light amongst trees. She has short brown hair and wears an orange gingham dress with short sleeves.
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Tori Tsui on climate, eco-anxiety and how It’s Not Just You

The climate activist and mental health advocate discusses her book It’s Not Just You in this 2023 interview.

Ashish Ghadiali on lessons from Kenmure Street and Migrant Futurism
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Ashish Ghadiali on lessons from Kenmure Street and Migrant Futurism

The founder/director of Radical Ecology, discusses the 2021 Kenmure Street protest and his Migrant Futurism talk series in this 2023 interview.

Sarah Agha on the Arab Film Club and refugees on screen
Sarah Agha a young woman with long dark hair, wears a red outfit and reclines on a brown sofa
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Sarah Agha on the Arab Film Club and refugees on screen

The actress and presenter introduces the Arab Film Club and a selection of films she curated for the Southbank Centre for Refugee Week 2023.

Momtaza Mehri and AWATE on compassion and compassionate society
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Momtaza Mehri and AWATE on compassion and compassionate society

Poet Momtaza Mehri and rapper AWATE answer questions on compassion, the theme of Refugee Week in its 25th year.

‘Got your mind set on a dream’: celebrating the Windrush generation
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‘Got your mind set on a dream’: celebrating the Windrush generation

The Windrush generation began arriving in London in 1948, but what brought people from the Caribbean to the UK? And what was it like for them?

Greta Thunberg: The Climate Event
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Greta Thunberg: The Climate Event

Watch the climate activist’s full appearance at the Southbank Centre as she joins broadcaster Samira Ahmed for the global launch of The Climate Book.