In this first episode on racial trauma, the founder of Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health (BLAM), Ife Thompson, speaks to Melina and Sangeeta about the BLAM's work and her understanding of the impacts of racial trauma on young Black British people.
Amongst the strategies for healing, Ife discusses the importance of teaching Black History, adopting anti-racist education practices and spreading Black joy.
References:
BLAM UK - improving outcomes for Black Britons
Dr Joy DeGruy and the Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
Cops on Campus ARE Campaign and podcast episode
Some of Ife's Recommendations to Spread Black Joy