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Afrobeats

20200804

The UK's first official Afrobeats chart has been launched by BBC Radio 1Xtra. For many it's recognition that's been a long time coming. But there some who think a new British chart could dilute the authenticity of the genre.

The Next Episode follows the journey of Afrobeats from Africa to the UK and looks at how the music has contributed to the rise of Black African Pride.

Hosted by Linda Adey.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing, Lola Rae, Ezi Emela, Mista Silva and a whole of Afrobeats artists.

The Next Episode follows the journey of Afrobeats from Africa to the UK.

Stories that matter.

Black \u00a3

20200713

Black Pound Day aims to put more money into black-owned businesses. It's been set up by So Solid Crew's Swiss, inspired by George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Protests. The Next Episode investigates whether Black Pound Day will work.

Hosted by Linda Adey.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

Will Black Pound Day work?

Stories that matter.

Black Minds Matter

20200720

Black women experience substantially higher rates of mental health problems than white women. Black men experience psychosis around 10 times more often than white men. Yet white people are more than twice as likely to be receiving treatment for mental health problems.

The coronavirus pandemic and police brutality in the US have had a huge impact on the mental health of Black British people. But is the system equipped to deal with this trauma?

Hosted by Linda Adey.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

Is your therapist right for you?

Stories that matter.

Black Photography

20200727

Earlier this month, American gymnast Simone Biles was featured on the cover of Vogue US. The images received backlash online for `bad lighting`, and some comments raised questions about why a black photographer with more experience of photographing black skin wasn't used. But Vogue US told The Next Episode that there was a lot of positive feedback from the audience and from Simone herself.

Hosted by Linda Adey.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

Did you see the gymnast Simone Biles in Vogue?

Stories that matter.

I Need A Kidney

20200706

1Xtra's DJ Ace needs a kidney transplant. He's been on the waiting list for more than two years. But that's not unusual for a black man. In fact according to the NHS, black and Asian people have to wait on average a year longer than white people for a kidney transplant. That's partly down to the number of black and Asian people who say no' to being an organ donor. So why is that? The Next Episode investigate

Life in Limbo

20200629

Imagine not being allowed to have a bank account, a house or a job...

Stories that matter.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Comments
Afrobeats	20200804	The UK's first official Afrobeats chart has been launched by BBC Radio 1Xtra. For many it's recognition that's been a long time coming. But there some who think a new British chart could dilute the authenticity of the genre. The Next Episode follows the journey of Afrobeats from Africa to the UK and looks at how the music has contributed to the rise of Black African Pride. Hosted by Linda Adey. Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing, Lola Rae, Ezi Emela, Mista Silva and a whole of Afrobeats artists. The Next Episode follows the journey of Afrobeats from Africa to the UK. Stories that matter.
Black \u00a3	20200713	Black Pound Day aims to put more money into black-owned businesses. It's been set up by So Solid Crew's Swiss, inspired by George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Protests. The Next Episode investigates whether Black Pound Day will work. Hosted by Linda Adey. Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing. Will Black Pound Day work? Stories that matter.
Black Minds Matter	20200720	Black women experience substantially higher rates of mental health problems than white women. Black men experience psychosis around 10 times more often than white men. Yet white people are more than twice as likely to be receiving treatment for mental health problems. The coronavirus pandemic and police brutality in the US have had a huge impact on the mental health of Black British people. But is the system equipped to deal with this trauma? Hosted by Linda Adey. Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing. Is your therapist right for you? Stories that matter.
Black Photography	20200727	Earlier this month, American gymnast Simone Biles was featured on the cover of Vogue US. The images received backlash online for `bad lighting`, and some comments raised questions about why a black photographer with more experience of photographing black skin wasn't used. But Vogue US told The Next Episode that there was a lot of positive feedback from the audience and from Simone herself. Hosted by Linda Adey. Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing. Did you see the gymnast Simone Biles in Vogue? Stories that matter.
I Need A Kidney	20200706	1Xtra's DJ Ace needs a kidney transplant. He's been on the waiting list for more than two years. But that's not unusual for a black man. In fact according to the NHS, black and Asian people have to wait on average a year longer than white people for a kidney transplant. That's partly down to the number of black and Asian people who say no' to being an organ donor. So why is that? The Next Episode investigate
Life in Limbo	20200629	Imagine not being allowed to have a bank account, a house or a job... Stories that matter.