LEWISHAM: Past, present, future

Exploring the experiences of young Black people growing up in Lewisham in the past, present, and future this Black History Month.

 

This October to celebrate Black History Month, young people at Radio Lewisham created and produced a 1-hour special programme dedicated to the experiences of young Black people growing up in Lewisham in the past, present, and future.

 

Radio Lewisham is a diverse youth-led radio station giving a platform for all young people in the borough to share their views and creativity. It was created by former Lewisham Young Mayor Jentai Gen-One as part of his manifesto and is run as a partnership between Lewisham Music and the Young Mayors team. Black youth voice is at the core of Radio Lewisham, with over 73% of participants identifying as Black British, African, Black Caribbean, and Mixed.

 

Like every programme on Radio Lewisham, LEWISHAM: Past, Present and Future was curated, produced, and presented by Lewisham’s young people. The concept for the show has been developed by three of our young presenters: Michelle, Micah and Indi.

   

“Growing up in Lewisham has taught me the importance of community, culture, and resilience.”

  

  

      

  

    

 

The programme was broadcast live on Radio Lewisham on Monday 27 October, accompanied by a live listening party at our HQ above The Fellowship Inn in Bellingham, where members of the community dropped-in to listen and share their thoughts. Listen to the show below.

 

 

Come and explore Lewisham in the past, present, and future.

 

 

 

LEWISHAM: Past, Present and Future is a 1-hour Radio Show exploring what it means to be a young Black person in Lewisham today.

 

Part one

Introduction to our presenters Michelle, Indi and Micah. In this section we will hear their personal histories, their experiences as young Black people in the area, their memories of growing up in Lewisham, what they like/dislike about the area, opinions on the opportunities here, and their contributions to the area.

 

Part two

Youth Experience (documenting life today for the archive) – in this section the hosts will speak to other young Black people who live in Lewisham and ask what they think of the area: best and worst parts, what it’s like to live in Lewisham today.

 

Part three

Heroes – Michelle, Indi and Micah will introduce us to one of their personal heroes, the people who have inspired them in some way – whether that’s a celebrity, family member or friend.

 

Part four

Making History – in the final section of the show, the hosts will look ahead to the future of Lewisham by speaking to the Black people making history now. This will include an interview with Jentai Gen-One, the young mayor who set up Radio Lewisham, and Koder, one of the leading forces behind the development of Radio Lewisham, and the founder of Undeniable a creative solutions agency focussed on fostering local greatness.

  

      

 

 

 

LEWISHAM: Past, present, future was kindly funded by Lewisham Council as part of Black History Lewisham 365, their year-round commitment to supporting Lewisham’s Black communities. Find out more about Lewisham Council’s programme and explore all the upcoming events by clicking the button below.

   

Black History Lewisham 365