100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark podcast

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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage presents 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark. Celebrating Black women who have made a significant positive change across a diverse range of sectors including activism, arts, education, politics, science and technology. This podcast series complements the 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark exhibition which will run from 1 October 2024 - 4 January 2025 at Leicester Gallery, commissioned by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, curated by Pawlet Brookes MBE with artwork by visual artists: Valerie Asiimwe Amani, Yvadney Davis, Gayle Ebose, Grace Lee, Lauryn Pinard and cover image by Patricia Vester. This podcast series provides an opportunity for each woman to have her story told, through hearing from the women themselves, those who knew her or readings of archival material representing their work and life stories. With music by Nwakke, this podcast series was produced with support from Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Freelands Foundation Space to Dream fund and Leicester City Council. Edits and research from Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage.

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100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Annie Yellowe Palma 4:35

12 weeks ago4:35

4:35

Annie Yellowe Palma was interested in understanding racism as a form of learned behaviour. As a writer and poet, she used her creativity to raise the profile of Black people living in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Speakers: Pawlet Brookes and Georgina Payne. Music by NWAKKE

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Betty Campbell MBE 11:30

12 weeks ago11:30

11:30

Pawlet Brookes speaks with Rachel Clarke and Michelle Campbell-Davis, Betty Campbell's granddaughters. Listen as they discuss Campbell's legacy as the first Black headteacher in Wales and the life lessons they have learnt from her achievements. Music by NWAKKE.

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Kathy Williams MBE OLY 13:29

13 weeks ago13:29

13:29

Pawlet Brookes talks with Kathy Williams as they discuss her journey with two distinct disciplines: artistic gymnastics and dance. Listen as Williams talks through her personal journey of being the first Black female artistic gymnast to represent Great Britain at the Olympics and how her organisation RJC Dance is helping the young communities of today. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Pamela Campbell-Morris 15:42

13 weeks ago15:42

15:42

An archival interview with Pawlet Brookes and Pamela Campbell-Morris from the 2017 project, Lost Legends: 30 Years of Black History Month. Listen as Campbell-Morris describes her community work and her visions for the future of Black History Month in Leicester. Music by NWAKKE.

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Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris 18:38

14 weeks ago18:38

18:38

Pawlet Brookes talks with Lisa-Dionne Morris, as they discuss her work as a Professor within the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds. Listen as Morris describes identifying unmet needs and how this influences her decision making, what she is proud of about herself and the life lessons she has picked up along her journey. Music by NWAKKE…

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Olive Morris 27:21

14 weeks ago27:21

27:21

Pawlet Brookes speaks with Beverley Bryan as they discuss the life, work and legacy of Olive Morris. Listen as Bryan describes the work of Morris as an anti-racist, feminist and housing rights activist, their work together with the British Black Panthers and The Black Women's Group and how she hopes Morris will be remembered. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Patti Flynn 12:40

15 weeks ago12:40

12:40

Patti Flynn was not only a Cardiff legend for her international music career but also for her nearly three decade long fight for better recognition of Black History in Wales. Listen as Pawlet Brookes describes some of her life achievements and as Professor Uzo Iwobi, who worked with her during her campaigning years, remembers hearing the news of Flynn's campaign success. With thanks to Cardiff Music History for Patti Flynn's recording of 'Killing Me Softly'. Podcast music by NWAKKE.…

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Yvette Philbert 17:12

15 weeks ago17:12

17:12

Pawlet Brookes talks with Yvette Philbert, Peace Ambassador for the World Humanitarian Organisation for Peace and Equity. Listen as Philbert describes the importance of faith, patience and serenity and how this has guided her along her journey so far. Music by NWAKKE.

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Gina Samuel-Richards 18:17

16 weeks ago18:17

18:17

Pawlet Brookes talks with Gina Samuel-Richards, Family Law Solicitor and co owner of AGR Law. From the impact she has made on young people in the early stages of their law practice to the life lessons she has picked up along her way listen as Samuel-Richards describes her journey and her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Evelyn Dove 6:47

16 weeks ago6:47

6:47

An internationally recognised contralto singer and star, Evelyn Dove left an unforgettable mark in musical theatre, radio and performance. Listen as Pawlet Brookes talks through Dove's legacy and hear her 1939 recording of 'My Heart Belongs to Daddy'. Music Licensing through PRS/PPL. Podcast music by NWAKKE.…

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Roshini Kempadoo 20:44

17 weeks ago20:44

20:44

Pawlet Brookes talks with Roshini Kempadoo as they discuss Kempadoo's journey as a scholar, cultural activist, photographer and media artist. Listen as Kempadoo discusses photography in the archive and the importance of bringing about change. Music by NWAKKE.

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Winifred Atwell 6:45

17 weeks ago6:45

6:45

Winifred Atwell was a renowned pianist, captivating audiences from around the world. Her fame led to her becoming the highest selling pianist of her time and the first Black artist to reach no.1 in the UK singles chart. Listen as Pawlet Brookes shares some of Atwell's achievements and to hear her legacy through a recording of her playing Black and White Rag. Music Licensing through PRS/PPL. Podcast music by NWAKKE.…

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Cathy Tyson 26:43

20 weeks ago26:43

26:43

Pawlet Brookes speaks to Cathy Tyson as they discuss Tyson’s journey as an actress and director. Listen as Tyson discusses the influence history has had on her practice, some of the lessons she has learnt and the inspirations behind her work. Music by NWAKKE

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Baroness Lola Young OBE 25:45

20 weeks ago25:45

25:45

Forming a unique crossover with BlackInk magazine, Pawlet Brookes interviews Baroness Lola Young where they discuss Young's journey within cultural politics. Listen as Young describes the links between creativity and cultural practices as well as the bills she has put forward and sponsored within the House of Lords. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Ruby Turner MBE 7:58

21 weeks ago7:58

7:58

Pawlet Brookes talks with Ruby Turner, R&B and soul singer, songwriter and performer. Listen as Turner describes particular inspirations that influenced her journey, what makes her proud and what music means to her. Music by NWAKKE.

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Professor Bertha Ochieng 31:16

21 weeks ago31:16

31:16

Pawlet Brookes talks with Bertha Ochieng as they discuss her research in integrated health and social care particularly in Black women and families in all stages of their lives. Listen as Ochieng describes her passion for community engagement and the importance of supporting each other along our journeys. Music by NWAKKE…

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Elsie Owusu OBE RA RIBA FRSA 36:15

22 weeks ago36:15

36:15

Pawlet Brookes talks with Elsie Owusu where they discuss her journey as an architect. Listen as Owusu talks through architecture as a people centered process and how her experiences have influenced who she is today. Music by NWAKKE

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Reverend Eve Pitts 27:22

22 weeks ago27:22

27:22

Pawlet Brookes talks with Reverend Eve Pitts as they discuss navigating life as the first Black female priest of the Church of England. Listen as Pitts describes her journey with spirituality and the different communities she has served. Music by NWAKKE

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Griselda Togobo 20:41

22 weeks ago20:41

20:41

Pawlet Brookes talks with Griselda Togobo where they discuss Togobo's work in championing and elevating women's voices. Listen as Togobo describes her passion within STEM, the major influences in her life and the importance of staying open minded. Music by NWAKKE.

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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SuAndi OBE D’Litt D’Art FRSL 22:54

23 weeks ago22:54

22:54

Pawlet Brookes talks with SuAndi where they discuss her work within the arts as a performance poet. Listen as SuAndi describes her journey within her writing and how her life experiences have impacted her work. Music by NWAKKE. Please be advised that this episode contains reference to racist language.…

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Leonora Stapleton 11:59

23 weeks ago11:59

11:59

Pawlet Brookes speaks with Sharon Watson where they discuss Leonora Stapleton's journey within the dance industry. From Watson's early memories of Stapleton to her international dance work, listen as Watson recalls some of her favourite memories of Stapleton and the legacy she has left behind. Music by NWAKKE.…

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Selasi Setufe MBE 20:32

23 weeks ago20:32

20:32

Pawlet Brookes talks with Selasi Setufe, Co-Founder and Director of Black Females in Architecture. Listen as Setufe describes navigating her journey within the built environment industry, the importance of creating networks and some of the life lessons she has picked up along her way. Music by NWAKKE.…

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Jessie Margaret Soga LRAM 14:22

23 weeks ago14:22

14:22

Pawlet Brookes talks with Grace Lee (SOME.GAL), the visual artist who produced the portrait for Jessie M. Soga. Listen as Lee discusses her journey of creating a portrait for a posthumous sitter with no known images and the importance of making the hidden history of Soga as a suffragette and an artist, visible. Music by NWAKKE…

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Samenua Sesher OBE 22:11

23 weeks ago22:11

22:11

Pawlet Brookes speaks with Samenua Sesher, Founder and Director of the Museum of Colour. Listen as Sesher describes navigating arts management across multiple art practices and some of the life lessons she has picked up along her journey. Music by NWAKKE.

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Fanny Eaton 7:34

23 weeks ago7:34

7:34

Fanny Eaton is the only known Black muse of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood of the mid-Nineteenth century. Her life is a celebration of the beauty of the Black body, but one that has been depicted under the white gaze. Credit: ‘Fanny Eaton, the Jamaican Pre-Raphaelite Muse!’ by Jackie Kay © 2024, Jackie Kay. Used by permission of The Wylie Agency Ltd. Speakers: Pawlet Brookes and Tasmin Evans. Music by NWAKKE…

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Sharon Watson MBE DL 17:14

23 weeks ago17:14

17:14

Pawlet Brookes talks with Sharon Watson, CEO and Principal of Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Listen as Watson describes her journey as a dance artist, from her major influences to her proudest moments in both life and work. Music by NWAKKE

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Liz Pemberton 25:32

24 weeks ago25:32

25:32

Pawlet Brookes talks with Liz Pemberton, founder of The Black Nursery Manager. Listen as Pemberton talks about the importance of anti-racism training in early years settings and her reasons for taking action and starting The Black Nursery Manager training and consulting. Music by NWAKKE.

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Dr Victoria Showunmi 24:17

24 weeks ago24:17

24:17

Pawlet Brookes talks with Victoria Showunmi as they discuss her research around Black feminism and intersectionality. Listen as Showunmi describes her experiences with professional jelousy and her visions for empowering Black women and girls in her current work and in the future. Music by NWAKKE.

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Leila Hassan Howe 19:00

24 weeks ago19:00

19:00

Pawlet Brookes talks with Leila Hassan Howe as they discuss her pioneering activism for the Black and immigration communities in Britain. Listen as Hassan Howe describes her change-making contributions to Britain and how her work with her late husband Darcus Howe has impacted communities today. Music by NWAKKE.…

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark

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Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE 16:13

24 weeks ago16:13