A grassroot project that brings together personal stories of all backgrounds to widen discussions on existing and important issues that are often silenced.
Latest Episodes on #OUR_racism
What does it mean to be the child of a Japanese father and a Salvadoran mother? Listen to Takeshi share his stories of growing up in El Salvador during the Civil War, and his journey to becoming an Olympic athlete who competes under the flags of both his parents’ home countries.
What does it mean to be Danish of Palestinian background, and spiritual? Listen to Amalie share her stories of growing up in Aalborg, Denmark, and her journey of self-acceptance and introspection in better understanding her world.
What does it mean to be the child of a father working in the Indian Army? Listen to Vikram share his family’s and his own story of migrating within India, and how these collective experiences prepared him for the “real” immigrant life in North America.
What does it mean to be a Disabled British Bangladeshi Muslim woman based in the UK? Listen to Tasnim share her stories of growing up in a predominantly White neighbourhood with her various identities, and her journey in pursuing a career in the disability space.
What does it mean to be a British male of Chinese and Vietnamese descent? Listen to Daniel share his journey of becoming a dancer, actor, and creator of arts in a world full of expectations towards individuals of certain backgrounds, such as typecasting, or what kind of work they can or cannot create. His story is about finding pride and joy in expressing his identity in different spaces, both private and professional.
What does it mean to be a woman of Moldovan and Romanian nationality? Listen to Ana share her stories of growing up with a specific understanding of racism in Moldova, and how she began to question this understanding after leaving Moldova.
What does it mean to be a Singaporean man of Tamil descent in Singapore and eastern Switzerland? Listen to Pradeep share his stories of growing up as a minority in Singapore, and his experiences of learning, understanding, and navigating different manifestations of racism in a new context: Switzerland.
What does it mean to be Singaporean? Listen to Mishti share her stories of growing up and living in Singapore and abroad as a Singaporean woman with a multifaceted identity, and her ongoing journey in asserting her identity.
What does it mean to be Isaac? Listen to Isaac share his stories of growing up and living without arms and with short legs, and his reflections on addressing issues regarding disability, mental health, and racism.