Aasmah Mir: The psychological impact of racism on black families

Aasmah Mir: The psychological impact of racism on black families

Author: The Times June 23, 2020 Duration: 25:49

This week Manveen and David take a break as Times Radio presenters host the podcast, ahead of the launch of the station on the 29th June.


Since the death of George Floyd, black families around the world have been considering how to cope with the impact of racist killings. But how should we all talk to our children about it?


Guests:

- Christabel Nsiah Buadi, writer and broadcaster.

- Riana Elyse Anderson, assistant professor at the University of Michigan.

- Hannah Cusworth, history teacher in South London.


Host: Aasmah Mir, host of Times Radio's breakfast show.


Clips:

ABC, BBC, NPR, CBS.


Additional music by Jordan Powell used under Creative Commons licence.

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