Why is cancer still a taboo topic in our community as Black people, and how do we make it less common a discussion in our household and community?

We have Funmi sharing about the TWERINDE project and findings from her community outreach. Below is the episode link on YouTube.

Link: https://youtu.be/RWhtFjGKHew

Land and wealth ownership have long been tied to power, security, and opportunity, yet Black women remain disproportionately excluded from these resources. In this eye-opening episode of Your Story, Our Voice, hosts Judith and Lillian are joined by Carina Gaffney, Jess Steele, and Rose Ssali to explore the intersection of land justice, economic equity, and community empowerment for Black women.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 What is land justice? Understanding its role in social and economic equity.

🔹 Why Black women face barriers to land and wealth ownership - historical injustices, and systemic challenges.

🔹 Community-led solutions - how grassroots movements are reclaiming land and resources for marginalised communities.

🔹 The power of collective ownership - why co-operatives, land trusts, and community businesses are key to economic justice.

🔹 Building sustainable wealth - strategies for Black women to secure land, housing, and economic power.

🔹 Inspiring success stories - how organisations like SAWN, Hastings Commons, and Lankelly Chase are making a difference.

This powerful discussion sheds light on the urgent need for systemic change and provides practical steps for Black women to reclaim economic independence and community wealth.

🎧 Tune in to learn how land justice can be a tool for empowerment, equity, and lasting change for Black women and their communities.

Moving to a new country comes with challenges beyond just adapting to a new culture,it often means redefining self-worth, beauty, and relationships. In this candid episode of Our Story, Your Voice, hosts Judith, Agatha, and Ruth dive deep into the complex expectations migrant women face in the UK when it comes to beauty standards, relationships, and cultural identity.

From shifting power dynamics in relationships to confronting Western beauty ideals, this discussion sheds light on the unspoken struggles of many African migrant women. Agatha shares a deeply personal story of love, deception, and resilience, highlighting how some men exploit vulnerability in relationships, particularly single mothers and asylum seekers.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 Beauty & self-worth - navigating Western beauty expectations while staying true to African identity.
🔹 Power dynamics in relationships - how financial independence and cultural differences impact dating and marriage.
🔹 Recognising red flags - love bombing, financial manipulation, and the emotional toll of toxic relationships.
🔹 Healing from past trauma - why unhealed wounds from previous relationships can sabotage new beginnings.
🔹 The role of community & sisterhood - how support networks like SAWN help women regain confidence and rebuild their lives.
🔹 Living unapologetically - why migrant women should embrace their independence and refuse to settle for less in relationships.

Through raw storytelling, personal experiences, and empowering advice, this episode is a powerful reminder that self-love and self-worth should never be compromised, no matter the pressures of society or relationships.

🎧 Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on identity, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness as a migrant woman in the UK.