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The Big Idea
Contact theory
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How do you stop different groups hating each other? Miles Hewstone says what’s really needed is contact. Show more
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The Documentary
America Beyond Black and White
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How can America move beyond its history of racial discrimination?
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Business Weekly
George Floyd death: What should business do?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What should companies do to help in the fight against racial inequality? Show more
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The sounds of Zonophone records and African-American jazz in 1920s Paris, through the work of Josephine Baker. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Over to You
Reporting the US riots in the midst of police and protesters
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The BBC’s North America editor Jon Sopel explains the demands US riots has placed on cor-respondents. Listeners ask why do the media appear to have been targeted by the police? Show more
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Sportshour
'Choosing to be neutral is the knee on my neck' - Natasha Cloud
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
'I fear for my life simply because of the colour of my skin' - Washington Mystics player Natasha Cloud talks to Sportshour about racism following the death of George Floyd. Show more
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The Documentary
Abortion Under Lockdown
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What happened in Texas when coronavirus closed the abortion clinics? Show more
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Newshour
06/06/2020 12:06 GMT: Does US policing need an overhaul?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
A judge in Denver has ordered police to stop using non-lethal force on protesters. Show more
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In this fifth programme of our special series, John hears how people are reaching for prayer at this time - in an age old response to such a crisis Show more
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BBC OS
2020/06/06 16:06 GMT: BBC OS: Conversations on race
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Powerful conversations about race and racism in America. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
In My Present Isolation
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Six authors on different continents convey their thoughts during their present isolation. Show more
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This Is Africa
Calema and FBK
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
DJ Edu chats to Calema, two brothers from the island nation of Sao Tome and Principe whose latest song has been a big hit on YouTube, and profiles teenage Tunisian rapper FBK. Show more
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Newshour
06/06/2020 20:06 GMT: Anti-racism protests across the US
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Big anti-racism demonstrations are happening across several US cities, as a memorial service takes place for George Floyd, whose death was the catalyst for the protests. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Being African-American in Minnesota
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Anti-racism protests in Minnesota; China after coronavirus lockdown; implications of lockdown in the Democratic Republic of Congo; restarting Spanish tourism. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Boston Calling
I can't breathe
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Black Lives Matter organizer Darnella Wade: "No one is above the law." Show more
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HARDtalk
Rutger Bregman: Are humans essentially good?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to writer and historian Rutger Bregman, author of the new book ‘Humankind: A Hopeful History’ Show more
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Health Check
Pain and the brain
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Pain and the placebo effect; anxiety and pain; phantom limb pain; pain and pleasure. Show more
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BBC OS
2020/06/07 00:06 GMT: BBC OS: Conversations on race
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Powerful conversations about race and racism in America. Show more
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The sounds of Zonophone records and African-American jazz in 1920s Paris, through the work of Josephine Baker. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
Zuckerberg faces staff revolt
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Facebook staff strike out at a decision by their boss not to moderate Donald Trump’s postings, despite Twitter having done so. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones. Show more
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The new Spitfires need to be flown to RAF bases desperate for reinforcements. That’s the job of the ATA Girls - the female flyers of World War Two. Show more
Over to You
Reporting the US riots in the midst of police and protesters
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The BBC’s North America editor Jon Sopel explains the demands US riots has placed on cor-respondents. Listeners ask why do the media appear to have been targeted by the police? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Book Club
Deborah Levy - Hot Milk
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An inter-generational and hypnotic tale of female sexuality and power set with the lush backdrop of southern Spain. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Being African-American in Minnesota
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Anti-racism protests in Minnesota; China after coronavirus lockdown; implications of lockdown in the Democratic Republic of Congo; restarting Spanish tourism. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
I can't breathe
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Black Lives Matter organizer Darnella Wade: "No one is above the law." Show more
