Growing up Black in the UK Part 1 w/e James Pogson

Stories are powerful and they play a key role in creating perspectives, informing identities and educating people. As we celebrate Black History Month I wanted to share untold stories of Black people and I could not think of anyone else that my guest today James who is a natural storyteller. About James Pogson: James Pogson is a Black British Narrative Storyteller: Writer. Speaker. Humorist. Creatively Clear Compelling Communicator with 25+ years working in the public, private, arts and entertainment sectors Follow James on Social Media: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pogson-617aa812/ In Episode 09 of EverydayDay Leadership, James and I discuss

What life was like growing up in the ’70s
Having “The Talk” with your parents
Paying to be in insulted on TV
Not feeling British
Being put in a box at school by teachers because you were Black
Having a degree was a hindrance
The distinction between logic and emotion
Leaving his job for emotional reasons
Not being treated as a human
Aggressions are not micro
The problem with BAME
Have things got better

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Growing up Black in the UK Part 1 w/e James Pogson

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