"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 Evolve HQ's Socials: TikTok: / evolve_hq Instagram: / evolve_hq_podcast 🔔 Subscribe for more cultural deep dives and global perspectives! #African #sierraleone #jamaican #blackbritish #black #CulturalHeritage #PodcastInterview #Identity #Diaspora #Heritage #Multicultural #mixed #mixedrace #culture #ghana