
CBC News: The World This Hour
Full Lips Podcast·6 episodes
The World This Hour keeps you up to date with what's happening in Canada and around the world.
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Despite the feed title, these episodes play like a short-run Full Lips Podcast series about Black women's hair, identity, school experiences, and self-acceptance. Listeners hear compact first-person stories and guest reflections from women in London, with a direct, intimate feel that suits anyone interested in Black British identity, natural hair, and personal growth.
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"I was always trying to fit in...the kids always wanted to hear me speak because they were amazed by my accent. I felt like a clown, like showpiece that people could marvel at. I remember thinking I have to change." In the latest podcast singer/songwriter Tracy Sada explains her journey of self love and discovery.
Black women are always being told to change. Change our attitude they say, change our names and change our appearance. But imagine a black women telling you to change your hair to fit it! This is exactly what happened to Tasharna from London. Listen to her story and share your views below. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe! #FullLipsPodcast
There was always an unspoken divide between Africans and Caribbeans. In PRT 2 of 'It Was Hard Being African In School' Zainab, from London, sheds light on the ignorance both cultures had of each other.
There was a time when it just wasn't cool to be African and media stereotypes helped fuel the idea of Africa being an uncivilised country. In this podcast Zainab, from London, shares her experiences on what it was like being the African girl at school and how the ignorant comments not only came from the white students but the black students too!
Imagine wanting to embrace your natural hair and the one person who is against it is your MUM! Listen to Comforte, from London story where she explains how her mum believed her Afro hair was untidy, unpresentable and made her look like a village girl.
In this podcast I share a story about the time I was so use to wearing weave then when I decided to stop my insecurities went from zero to 100 and I hated how I looked with my natural hair.
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