"Half-caste?" 🇬🇧🇯🇲🇸🇱 Growing Up Mixed in London | British African Carribbean | Evolve Podcast

Jason Bangura is of mixed African (Sierra Leone), Caribbean (Jamaica) and European (Scottish) heritage. In this deep and unfiltered conversation Jason outlines his upbringing in London being raised by a Sierra Leonean Grandfather alongside his Jamaican and Scottish family. Join us as we delve into West African culture and values, growing up in Multicultural London and Britain, dealing with racism and prejudice and being able to share in the beauty of diverse cultures.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Jason Introduction
00:01:54 Jason’s African Grandfather & Food
00:05:20 Language
00:07:17 Values from Jason’s African Grandfather
00:09:42 Community Spirit in East London
00:11:17 The 70s In East London
00:12:00 Tensions and divides
00:15:55 Which culture Jason identify the most with
00:18:11 Not being fully accepted by both cultures
00:19:58 Scottish Heritage
00:22:30 How did the Scottish receive Jason growing up
00:25:58 Identity and cultures
00:27:16 Racial Banter
00:31:15 Black Side
00:33:55 Music’s Influence
00:35:35 Life’s Possible Outcomes
00:36:45 What is black?
00:42:17 London and its blend of cultures
00:44:05 How Jason’s relationship with West Africa evolved?
00:47:12 Most valuable life lessons
00:49:29 People’s wrong idea on Africa
00:52:42 Memories from Africa
00:57:15 Connection to the motherland
00:58:38 No need to pick one culture
01:03:55 Which country makes the best food?
01:12:40 Values of sharing cultures
01:14:08 Final Words

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