Benjamin Yellowitz is a Musician, Producer and Sound Designer who works with Broccoli Productions. During his 10 years in music and audio, Benjamin has attempted to normalise his pansexuality from both the stage and behind the scenes. As a multi-instrumentalist he specialises in merging organic sounds with electronic production. His word of the day is ADRENALINE. CONNECT WITH BENJAMIN: I: @benjaminyellowitz T: @benyellowitz #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stori...
Jun 27, 2021•9 min
Joanie Evans is the Co-President of the Federation of Gay Games. Originally from Birmingham, Joanie moved to London in the late 1980s, joining Hackney Women’s Football Club - the first out LGBTQ+ team in Europe. In 2019, Joanie was nominated for Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life at the British LGBT Awards and won an Administration Award from the Football Black List. Her word of the day is PARTICIPATION. CONNECT WITH JOANIE: I: @joanreggae T: @EvansJoanie #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 ...
Jun 26, 2021•7 min
Roshaante is an Intersex activist, model and Youtuber. He has been featured in the likes of Vice, Pink News, Dazed, AZ Magazine and Channel 4. His word of the day is SOUL. CONNECT WITH ROSHAANTE: I: @roshaante #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and p...
Jun 25, 2021•5 min
Queer House Party is an award-winning virtual LGBTIQ+ party showcasing performers and DJs from in an accessible online community space.. After DJing and throwing parties across the UK, housemates, activists, and community organisers Harry Gay, Wacha and Passer came together on the first Friday of lockdown to throw an online party to give Queers across the globe a sense of release and community whilst in isolation. With politics and activism central to their parties, the space is not only accessi...
Jun 24, 2021•8 min
Denai Moore is a genre-bending artist and Chef, who has carved her own lane in the UK music industry for several years. Her piercing soul vocal first commanded attention on SBTRKT's 2014 album Wonder Where We Land when she was just 21, and since then, the British-Jamaican artist has made waves with her solo releases. As a chef she started Dee's Table in 2017 as a way of connecting her nostalgia of Jamaican flavours, with the modern and expansive cuisine that she draws her inspiration from. Her w...
Jun 23, 2021•6 min
Lex Shu Chan is a lawyer in the fashion publishing industry, a diversity and inclusion leader and writer. They are also co-founder of Sachiko & Shu, and have recently released their first charity cookbook "Recipes Against Racism" in collaboration with London restaurants to fundraise for not-for-profits in support of the UK's East and South East Asian (ESEA) communities. Their word of the day is BEAUTY. CONNECT WITH LEX: I: @lexshuchan #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, spee...
Jun 22, 2021•7 min
Ryan K. Russell is a professional football player in the NFL, a published poet, essayist, and artist. In August of 2019, Russell made history by becoming the first out active NFL player to identify as bisexual. A decorated defensive end, he has played for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His word of the day is LIMINAL. CONNECT WITH RYAN: I: @rkrelentless T: @RKRelentless #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and v...
Jun 21, 2021•7 min
Radam Ridwan is a queer non-binary multi-disciplinary artist from Indonesian origins. Radam's work centers on QTIPOC empowerment and has been published internationally with features in VICE, Vogue Italia, Gal-dem, Gay Times, and King Kong Magazine. Their word of the day is SPACE. CONNECT WITH RADAM: I: @radamridwan T: @radamridwan #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies...
Jun 20, 2021•8 min
Daniel Walker is an engineer, YouTuber, and asexual activist. He has a YouTube channel - Slice of Ace - and volunteers with the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN), Daniel works to educate others about asexuality the lesser known facet of the LGBT+ community. His word of the day is INVISIBLE. CONNECT WITH DANIEL: T: @SliceOfAce #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors a...
Jun 19, 2021•9 min
Tori Tsui is a climate justice activist and mental health advocate. Tori is also a co-founder of the initiative, Bad Activist Collective, in which she started with her two friends, discussing how to navigate the pressures of perfect activism in an imperfect world. Her word of the day is NUANCE. CONNECT WITH TORI: I: @toritsui_ T: @toritsui #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors a...
Jun 18, 2021•6 min
Oz Ismail is a neuroscientist studying dementia. He is an advocate for improving diversity and addressing racial inequality, and co-founded the Minorities in STEM network. He is also passionate about raising LGBTQ+ voices both within science and ethnic minority groups. Oz co-hosts science podcast "Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet?" which tells compelling and diverse stories, combining science and tech with popular culture and comedy. His word of the day is IDENTITY. CONNECT WITH OZ: I: @ozy_ismail T:...
Jun 17, 2021•10 min
Nadine Artois is a cultural consultant and multi-disciplinary artist who has been working at the intersection of nightlife and intentional spaces since 2014 with a focus on carving space for marginalised voices within music, art and festivals. They co-founded Pxssy Palace in 2015, a collective that creates spaces which prioritise womxn, trans and non binary people of colour. Nadine was named one of the Top 1000 Londoner Influencers in The Standard’s 2019 Power Progress List. Within Pxssy Palace ...
Jun 16, 2021•6 min
Le Fil is a Huddersfield-born, British-Chinese multidisciplinary pop singer-songwriter and artist. As part of genderqueer collective Sink The Pink, he has performed around the world, including touring with Spice Girl Melanie C. Le Fil spreads his androgynous vision through collaborations with many global brands such as Toyota and Smirnoff, and has written articles for The Guardian, Attitude Magazine and Wallpaper*. His word of the day is SCULPTURE. CONNECT WITH LE FIL: I: @iamlefil T: @iamLeFil ...
Jun 15, 2021•11 min
Rory Boyle is podcast host, radio presenter and Production Assistant at Broccoli Productions. He currently hosts and produces Queer Ear, which highlights issues that don’t get enough mainstream attention and Lights, Camera, Melodrama!, which chronicles the highs and lows of The X Factor. He has hosted live events at the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse. His word of the day is POSITIVITY. CW: This episode contains discussion of homophobia and hate crime. CONNECT WITH RORY: I: @mrroryboyle T: @MrR...
Jun 14, 2021•9 min
Jason Kwan is a dark-pop singer songwriter. Through his music, he champions queer-Asian narratives and tells vulnerable stories through broody glam rock ballads. Named 'Asian on the rise' by Attitude Magazine, Jason's theatrical performance style and music has been taking over the London music scene. Alongside his music, Jason also works at akt, a charity supporting LGBTQ+ young people who are experiencing homelessness in the UK. His word of the day is POTENTIAL. CW: This episode contains discus...
Jun 13, 2021•8 min
Jazmine Flowers is a singer, songwriter, producer and instrumentalist. Her debut single ‘Awkward’ was released in early 2021, and has seen support from the likes of BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1Xtra and Equate magazine, and her new single “This Isn't Happiness” was released at the start of June. Her word of the day is FLUID. CONNECT WITH JAZMINE: I: @jazmineflowers_ T: @jazmineflowers_ #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and...
Jun 12, 2021•7 min
SISTREN are a collective consisting of Deji Tiwo, Babirye Bukilwa and Michelle Tiwo. They are laser-focused on telling stories relevant to queer black women like them. They’ve been making podcasts since 2015. They’ve run safe -sex, toxic-love, and self-empowerment workshops at colleges, as well as hosting parties and teaching poetry. The trio currently have a show on foundation.fm. Their word of the day is CHOICE. CONNECT WITH SISTREN: I: @sistrenofficial T: @Sistrenofficial #AnthemsPride is a c...
Jun 11, 2021•7 min
Rivkah Reyes is a Filipina Jewish actor, writer, singer, and the host of ‘Where Are We Now?’ a podcast where former child stars get to connect, chat, and kiki. They were a part of the School of Rock cast in 2003. Their word of the day is SABOTEUR. CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health, substance abuse and suicide. CONNECT WITH RIVKAH: I: @rivkah.reyes T: @rivkahreyes #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and v...
Jun 10, 2021•6 min
Mohsin Zaidi is an award-winning author, speaker, broadcaster and lawyer. His memoir, A Dutiful Boy was named Guardian, GQ and New Statesman Book of the Year, providing a personal insight into issues of diversity and inclusion, mental health and justice. Mohsin sits on the board of Stonewall and is listed by The Financial Times as a top future LGBT leader. His word of the day is FEAR. CONNECT WITH MOHSIN: I: @mohsinzaidi_ldn T: @mohsinzaidi_ldn #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manife...
Jun 09, 2021•9 min
Michael Chakraverty is a writer, podcaster and social media personality. He is the co-host of menkind podcast and a columnist for Metro. Michael was also a contestant on the 2019 series of The Great British Bake Off. His word of the day is QUIET. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: I: @mschakraverty T: @mschakraverty #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound desi...
Jun 08, 2021•7 min
Amazin LêThi is a global LGBTQ advocate, keynote speaker, athlete and cultural change leader. She is the only Asian LGBTQ Athlete in the world to simultaneously hold multiple LGBTQ sports ambassador roles across the world. She is the global ambassador to organisations; Stonewall UK, Athlete Ally, Copenhagen2021, Federation Gay Games, Pride House 2022 Commonwealth Games and Vietnam Relief Services. She has been honoured by many titles including GLAAD, Human Rights Campaign, 2020 Global Changemake...
Jun 07, 2021•7 min
Michael Arceneaux is a Houston-bred, Howard University-educated writer. He is the New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé and I Don’t Want To Die Poor. His word of the day is REFLECTION. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: I: @youngsinick T: @youngsinick #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. I...
Jun 06, 2021•6 min
Livia Kojo Alour (previously known as MisSa) is a variety star, internationally recognised sword swallower, singer, poet and exhibited artist. Voted ‘Most Influential Burlesque Performer in Europe’ in 2018, Livia currently focuses on spoken word and singing framed into experimental theatre. She has developed an active voice globally supporting black performance art and creating community within the international black queer arts scene. Her word of the day is OVERCOMING. CONNECT WITH LIVIA: I: @m...
Jun 05, 2021•12 min
Xandice (aka DJ Xzan) is a non-binary DJ from London and Co-founder of Gal Pals, an LGBTQ+ club night centering queer women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. They have supported the likes of Big Freedia, JD Samson, Anna Calvi, MNEK and Mabel, as well as playing at Glastonbury on the Sisterhood stage (the only women and non-binary stage at the festival), Primavera Sound, Brighton Pride, and touring with Mykki Blanco in the UK and Europe. Their word of the day is SINCERE. CONNEC...
Jun 04, 2021•6 min
Judy Shepard is the founding president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation Board of Directors, and served as its first executive director as well, from 1999 to 2009. In October 1998, Judy and Dennis Shepard lost their 21-year-old son, Matthew, to a murder motivated by anti-gay hate. Judy and Dennis decided to turn their grief into action, establishing the Matthew Shepard Foundation to carry on Matthew’s legacy. In her continuing role as board president, she travels across the nation speaking to au...
Jun 03, 2021•9 min
Aedo is an activist, a youth ambassador for The Outside Project, and one of the founders of pop-up cafe space Cafe Queero. Their word of the day is COURAGE. #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mar...
Jun 02, 2021•6 min
Reece Lyons is a writer, performer, spoken word artist and Roundhouse Resident Artist where her work has previously gone viral and has been watched by over 4 million people online. She has appeared in Overflow at The Bush Theatre, Life & Rhymes on Sky Arts and HANNA on Amazon Prime. Reece was a 2019 BBC Edinburgh Fringe Poetry Slam finalist. Her word of the day is VISIBILITY. CONNECT WITH REECE: I: @reecelyons_ T: @reecelyons_ #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, st...
Jun 01, 2021•9 min
Tanaka Mhishi is a poet, playwright and performer who makes issue based work, covering topics such as sexual violence, masculinity, biphobia and race. His work has been featured in content for BBC 3, Shambala Festival, The Brighton Fringe Festival, Hammer and Tongue Brighton. He is poet in residence for the Consent Collective. His word of the day is BELONGING. CONNECT WITH TANAKA: I: @tanakamhishi T: @TKtheTwit #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and...
May 31, 2021•8 min
#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle . The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2021•29 sec
Hi Anthems listeners, here's a podcast we think you'll love; it's called Zombiemum. When writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill first became a mum, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. She woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. Since her experience, she’s been on a mission to uncover the psychological effects of bringing a small person into this...
Apr 01, 2021•10 min
