Ogo & Claire (of Akwa Baby) on Black History Month 2021

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<p>As we reach the end of Black History Month in the UK, Zoe &amp; Georgia are joined by Ogo &amp; Claire to reflect.</p><br><p>As well as being married with two (soon-to-be three!) children, Ogo &amp; Claire have founded <a href="https://akwababy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Akwa Baby</a>. Together, the four discuss representation, school curriculums, microaggressions, and so much more.</p><br><p>Resources from Ogo &amp; Claire:</p><br><p><a href="https://akwababy.com/blogs/news/celebratecolour-talking-to-our-children-about-race" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#celebratecolour - Talking to our children about race – akwababystore</a></p><br><p>For Parents:</p><p><a href="https://www.yellowkitebooks.co.uk/titles/uju-asika/bringing-up-race/9781529371703/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bringing Up Race by Uju Asika</a></p><p><a href="https://www.runnymedetrust.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Runnymede Trust</a></p><p><a href="https://www.barnardos.org.uk/blog/how-systemic-racism-affects-young-people-uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How systemic racism affects young people in the UK | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)</a></p><br><p>Education :&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.theblacknurserymanager.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Black Nursery Manager</a></p><p><a href="https://theblackcurriculum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Black Curriculum</a></p><br><p>Childrens' Books :</p><p><a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/443/443570/my-skin--your-skin/9780241512739.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Skin, Your Skin (penguin.co.uk)</a></p><p><a href="https://wokebabies.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Woke Babies | Black Children's Books Delivered Monthly</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>TV :&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-school-that-tried-to-end-racism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The School That Tried to End Racism - All 4 (channel4.com)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b082psd8/black-is-the-new-black" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC iPlayer - Black Is the New Black</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcHPIhWs4CM&amp;list=PLjq6DwYksrzxZEnwB299wwSpJF1Wr8eFr&amp;index=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Are All Men Created Equal? | The Outsiders - YouTube</a></p><br><p>Listen by clicking ‘<em>Play</em>’, subscribe or follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast, and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast.</p><br><p>Find a new episode every Tuesday &amp; Friday and in the meantime check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madebymammas/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Made By Mammas on&nbsp;Instagram:</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madebymammas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@madebymammas</a>.</p><br><p>Made By Mammas, this has been an Insanity Podcasts production.</p><p>Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at <a href="https://www.emma-sleep.co.uk/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=MadeByMammas&amp;utm_code=MAYSLEEP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emma Sleep</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>