Where You From?
By Global
“Where you from?” I get asked this all the time, and when I reply ‘London’ they say: “No, where you really from?”
What are people really asking here? And why are they asking this?
Join me, Lillie Almond on my new podcast “Where you from?” to explore how this question makes people feel, what it means to them… and what people really mean when asking it.
Listen and subscribe now on Global Player.
What are people really asking here? And why are they asking this?
Join me, Lillie Almond on my new podcast “Where you from?” to explore how this question makes people feel, what it means to them… and what people really mean when asking it.
Listen and subscribe now on Global Player.
Latest episode
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Benjamin Alexander: “The Producer walked over to me and said, ‘You’re not Jamaican.’”
This conversation carries threads that are not in the rest of this series. Notably, Benjamin touches on the evolving meaning of, “Where you from?” That is, he explores the idea of our cultural influences - and as to if they could in some ways b… -
Shannon Singh: “Don’t tell me that I’m not good enough to have Singh in my name.”
Imagine receiving messages from people you’ve never met before - telling you that you’re not good enough for your surname. That you don’t deserve it. Some of the things that Shannon Singh shares with me in this chat are pretty mind-blowing. A… -
Fazer: “I feel like the justice system is still very dated, in that sense.”
Cool, so I went totally off-script, okay? Because how could I not? This is a chat with Fazer - about music and where we’re at today - at a time of huge significance for this scene. I think it’s wicked in this chat how Fazer is so positive about … -
Sacha Brooks: “Diversity is okay, but we need to be included in the conversation.”
I found myself smiling from ear to ear in this chat, when Sacha talked about music, music and music being her surroundings during her younger years. How STUNNING a surrounding to grow up in. This chat is a rainbow of dynamics, because Sacha is c… -
Jaspreet Kaur: “Don’t feel you need to come closer to whiteness to be more accepted.”
It feels like I forgot that Jaspreet was a guest in this conversation, because her words hit like those of a close friend. A lot of the things she talks about in this chat are things that my friends and I have spoken about for years. And, I’ve pro… -
Patrick Hutchinson: “We need to be the change we wanna see in the world.”
Patrick Hutchinson flew into the world’s spotlight without meaning to. He wants to see change - but he isn’t going to spend time worrying about this. He is instead taking action. The murder of George Floyd sparked reactions all over the world. … -
Nazir Afzal OBE: “People told me that I only got the job ‘cause I was brown.”
Nazir Afzal has turned racism on its head. He’s faced both violent and insidious abuse - both physical and verbal - but has built resilience. His experiences have catalysed his fight for justice. And what a fight it has been. All of the braz… -
Kwajo Tweneboa: “People are dying in poor living conditions and poor housing.”
Those who use and exploit others must be held to account. I really hope that the receipts that Kwajo is airing, bring about the accountability and change that we need to see across the board. There is pride and strength in what “Where you from?”… -
White Yardie: “I never knew about racism ’til I come to England.”
Education is the top, middle and last line for Harry, aka White Yardie in this conversation. And it’s really testament to the essence of this series: intent is so important in these conversations and spaces. Offensive language and microaggression… -
Nish Kumar - "If we’re part of the conversation, what are we actually saying?"
A chat which I absolutely ADORE and am deeply pained by at the same time. Because I’m worried that many DO still expect us to be grateful for a seat at the table. Grateful to have our voices heard - but not listened to. Grateful to work for fre…
