
The Blackwash
Making cultural & historical commentary on social issues. Laundry is the only thing that should be separated by colour!
Podcasting since 2024 • 11 episodes
The Blackwash
Latest Episodes
Stephen Lawrence Day: Humanising a Historic Tragedy
Knowledge truly changes everything. On Stephen Lawrence Day, we take a profound journey beyond headlines and statistics to discover the full humanity of a young man whose life was cut tragically short by racist violence.Stephen wasn't j...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:03

The Unholy Trinity: How Anti-Black Sentiment Passes Through Generations
Shame keeps us weighed down. Shame keeps us stuck. Shame about our hair, our features, our cultural heritage—this is the legacy of what I call "generational internalized racism," and it's time we brought it into the light.Drawing from p...
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24:07

Exposing slave beneficiaries: Codrington & Betty’s Hope
Smart reparations transforms an abstract concept into tangible justice. While traditional reparations discussions often stall due to their scope, targeting specific beneficiaries of slavery creates measurable, achievable goals that directly con...
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16:20

Colonial slavery vs. Buckra Slavery
We delve into the historical significance of the surname 'Brown' in Jamaica, unearthing connections to colonialism and the legacy of slavery through the figure of Hamilton Brown. The episode explores the misconceptions around colonial slavery c...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:04

Squatters Whites: colonial privilege on a Caribbean Island
This episode delves into the intriguing history of Guiana Island (Antigua), exploring the concept of "Squatter's Whites" as a reflection on colonial privilege and exploitation. We investigate the legacy of the Codrington family, the stories of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:00
