Be About It Podcast
The Be About It podcast speaks to people who have taken the time to actively do something to create racial justice or support black communities in the UK and globally.
Be About It Podcast
Stories from Barking and Dagenham's first Caribbean woman Mayor
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Busayo Abidakun
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Season 1
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Episode 2
In this episode we speak to Sanchia Alasia former Mayor of Barking & Dagenham about her work as a labour party member in a borough that formerly held 12 British Nationalist Party members. We explore Barking & Dagenham's recent history going from being a predominately white borough to become increasingly diverse and Sanchia's journey into the world of politics.