1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

As 1Xtra Talks touches down in Liverpool, Richie Brave is joined by rapper Koj, Jerome Griffin aka The Scouse Ghetto Gourmet, and Africa Oye's Nikki Blaze to talk about the creative scene.

As 1Xtra Talks touches down in Manchester, Richie Brave is joined by Javeno McLean, Bianca Danielle from Melanin Markets and ⁠Adex to discuss building Black business and the thriving creative scene.

As 1Xtra Talks touches down in Birmingham, Richie Brave is joined by Despa Robinson, DJ Day Day and Miss La Familia to discuss how to make it in the creative industries and what the future might hold for future talent in the city.

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave and guests discuss food, its cultural importance and why the food in London deserves its flowers. What food do we love and why? Do we need to examine why we're so attached to certain things? @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave and guests get into the different ways people celebrate their African identity and discuss when it became cool to the fully embrace African roots. @1Xtra on social

After a sit down with one of the directors earlier in the week, Richie Brave and his studio guest discuss what it takes to work for MI6. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave and guests get into the rich history of UK R&B, giving flowers to the artists that laid the foundations as well as those following in their footsteps. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, following the recent release of the Bob Marley: One Love movie, Richie Brave and guests talk about the importance and relevance of biopics. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave and guests will be getting into whether Valentine's Day is overrated. Does it even mean that much to couples anymore? Is it all performative for social media? @1xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, and in the midst of awards season, Mary Mandefield and guests explore whether awards are still as relevant to artists as they use to be. Do they still carry the same benefits as they did a few years ago? @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave and his guests will be exploring the different ways that we navigate grief, from cultural differences and 'death admin' to the way we process our emotions.

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave and guests explore the rise of Black-owned UK fashion brands, from street style to runway

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave is back from his holiday and catching up on some of the biggest moments that have happened in January so far. From Katt Williams calling people out to viral music moments, the new year has already been a wild ride so far!

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Mary Mandefield explores cosmetic surgery. Is there too much pressure to change ourselves? @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Mary Mandefield and guests explore the different ways we choose to start the new year. Are resolutions overrated? Do we put too much pressure on ourselves to start the year strong?

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave is joined by Remi Burgz to talk about Christmas food, films, games and worst gifts!

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave explores what Stan culture means and whether things have gone too far. Joining the conversation will be music and culture journalist Nicolas Tyrell Scott, news and entertainment writer Aaliyah Harry and reformed Stan Tosin Gbaja. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave will be joined by former reality TV contestants and journalist Habiba Katsha, to talk about the backlash Black women can face when appearing on reality TV. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave speaks to Black trans people about their lived experiences in the UK. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave is exploring sex, kink and how we express ourselves sexually as a Black community. @1Xtra on social

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave will be exploring why we love gossip so much, as well as its wider impact.

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On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave will be celebrating 1Xtra's Future Figures Javeno Mclean and Nasra Ayub. He will also be joined by George the Poet.

On this week’s 1Xtra Talks, Richie Brave discusses organ and blood donation in the Black community. @1Xtra on social

Richie Brave celebrates comedy in the Black Community. Joined by Sumotherhood's Jazzie Zonzolo - discussing the process behind making the film, why a no can be good and hailing up the incredible talent that came together like the "Avengers"

Also joining Richie is Welsh stand up Tadiwa Mahlunge and Queen of social media sketch comedy Hemah K.

What are your views on reparations?

Richie Brave and guests discuss the possibility of reparations and what it would look like for Caribbean and African communities in 2023.

This week on 1Xtra Talks we are reacting to the tragic passing of 15-year-old Elianne Andam who was victim of a stabbing.

Youth mentor and founder of Milk and Honey - Ebenhita Iyere - talks about the violence perpetrated to Black girls in its many forms and how the lack of community provisions has exacerbated these issues.

We discuss the fears and reaction of the Croydon community to the incident with Croydon resident and father to two girls - DJ Ace.

We speak to male mentors about the responsibility of men in fighting gendered violence and the recent uptake in misogynist and 'incel' content in the 'manosphere'.

A domestic violence expert discusses the prevalence of violence in relationships and how we can educate young people (boys in particular) about safe relationships and the dangers of domestic violence.

Richie Brave talks to young people about their fears and aspirations for the future.

In collaboration with BBC Radio 5 Live for Teen 23.

Mary Mandefield and guests discuss the themes behind new movie Trapping. Featuring the film’s director Femi Oyeniran.

With Aliens currently being the topic of discussion after Whistleblower Ex-United States Air Force Officer, David Grusch claimed that the US federal government have a top-secret UFO recovery programme. Richie sits down with Fonti from Heartless Crew,Newsbeat Journalist Manish Pandey, Chaneil James (Founder of science communications platform AstroNoir and senior research scientist) and Emmanuel Wallace aka Big Manny (science-first content creator and music artist with a master’s in biomedical science) to ask the question 'Do you believe Aliens are real?'

Are we as Black people too scared of Juju and Obeah?

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A year after the passing of Chris Kaba, Richie Brave sits down with family members from the Justice for Chris Kaba campaign, journalists and legal experts to discuss his story.

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Do we need a Black Pride?

Richie Brave and guests celebrate queer identity in all it's forms.

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As part of Hip-Hop Weekend, celebrating 50 years of the ground breaking genre. Mary Mandefield is joined by Br3nya.

Who are your favourite Black British writers and why? Is there a growing interest in Black writers in the literature industry?

Richie Brave and guests give space to Black literature as they celebrate and discuss all your favourite British writers of African descent.

From the difficulties of getting published to the triumphs of having their works on the big screen; Richie and guests break down the world of books for all our young bookworms and aspiring writers.

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Should lyrics be used as evidence in a court of law?

From artists receiving police bans on making music to venues banning whole genres, Richie Brave and guests discuss the different obstacles and barriers Black music has faced over the last 20 years.

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Should we be scared of Artificial Intelligence? Richie Brave and guests discuss everything AI, from virtual rappers to AI voice recreation scams to facial recognition.

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What one thing do you want people to understand about Somali culture?

Did you know the Somali community have roots in the UK going as far back as 1914? Richie Brave and guests break down Somali culture in the UK; celebrating their contributions and achievements, breaking down the myths and telling the realities of one of the fastest growing communities in the UK today.

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Mary Mandefield sits in for Richie Brave and this week she's talking about the evolution of Black spaces in Summer for Festival Weekender.

What are your favourite Summer-raving memories? What memories are you looking forward to creating this summer?

Mary takes us through a crash course history class of clubbing, raving, concerts and festivals as she investigates how Black British people have filled dancefloors for the last 30 years.

From warehouse raves to Ayia Napa Garage getaways to Afro Nation and DLT Malta. Mary shares the stories

What's your Windrush Story?

This year marks 75 years since the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush and the first wave of Caribbean immigrants.

This special episode will highlight the resilience and contributions of the Caribbean immigrants who rebuilt the UK post-Second World War.

Richie hosts intergenerational conversations, celebrations of their achievements and stories of their journeys.

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Richie Brave is joined by Mizzy and other guests to discuss the dangers of social media, prank culture and anti-social behaviour on the internet.

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What are your favourite Afro-Beats lyrics? Will Afro-Swing ever return? Why does Amapiano sound so good?

Richie Brave is joined by Larizzle and Fuse ODG to celebrate the African music industry and all its stars; past, present and future.

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What's it like being a freelancer? Mary is joined by a host of freelancers from across the UK to talk about life as a freelancer.

Richie Brave and guests discuss anxiety for Mental Health Awareness Week with Jords, Dr Roberta Babb and Dr T Ajayi.

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Is online dating the only way to find love these days? Can you swipe your way into love?

Richie Brave is joined by Dayo Israel - founder of dating app Melanin Matchmakers - and other guests to discuss the dos and don'ts, success and horror stories of dating on the world wide web.

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What do you think the monarchy’s role should be in a modern society? Is our country really democratic if our head of state is elected by birth right?

After the coronation of King Charles III, Richie Brave sits down with journalist Inaya Folarin Iman and activist Nova Reid to debate the role of the Royal Family in the 21st Century.

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Richie Brave is talking Love Languages at the Merky Literature Festival. @1Xtra on social

As a man, what is it like being the victim of violent crime? Guvna B and psychotherapist Dr. Rotimi Akinsete join Richie Brave to discuss the themes of Guvna's new album, The Village is on Fire. From community to the normalisation of violence to men's mental health - Richie and guests break down the big topics.

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Have things changed since Stephen Lawrence was murdered in 1993?

Richie is joined by historian Kayne Kawasaki, the CEO of the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation - Jessica Niel - and south east London rapper Fekky to discuss the legacy of Stephen Lawrence and the work of his mother Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE.

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Can you be pro-Black and a billionaire? How much power does the Black pound hold? What is nepotism and can we use it for ourselves?

Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week.

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What do we need to know about asylum seekers and refugees?

Join Richie, as he explores the beautiful stories of how people found safe passage into the UK.

It's the biggest group chat of the week!

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What have your experiences been like with the police?

This week saw Baroness Casey's damning report into the internal work culture of the Metropolitan Police, finding the police force to be "institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic."

So this week, Richie Brave sits with community organisers, ex-police officers and the Commissioner of the London Met himself, Sir Mark Rowley, to discuss what this report means for the future of policing in this country and whether the trust of the British public can be regained by the police.

It's the biggest group chat of the week.

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Who are your favourite Black couples in film and TV?

Richie talks to the co-leads, David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah, and director Raine Allen Miller about their new Black British romcom Rye Lane.

Plus, founder of the The British Blacklist - Akua Gyamfi sits down with Richie to discuss all things romantic in Black cinema. It's biggest group chat of the week!

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Is two weeks too soon to fall in love?

This week, Richie discusses Love Island with Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown and Septimus Prime. Breaking down all the best moments from the Winter 2023 season, predictions for the final on Monday and the future of the reality show.

It's the biggest group chat of the week.

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Do different cultures across the African diaspora have different attitudes towards sex? What are your sex dos and don’ts? Does media give young people an unrealistic education about sex? Sex educator and relationship advisor Oloni joins Richie to help us find the answer to all our difficult questions surrounding sex.

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How has dancehall impacted your life?

This week, 1Xtra Talks discusses how an island of 2.8 million people has sent cultural waves consistently across the world for the last 60 years.

Join Richie Brave and guests as he explores how Jamaica's biggest export, dancehall, has impacted everything from fashion to music to language and looks towards the future of the cultural phenomenon.

Join the discussion, your voice is valued; it's the biggest group chat of the week.

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Richie Brave and Zeze Millz sit down together for an evening of games, dating advice and romance chat in the lead up to Valentine's Day.

Join the discussion, your voice is valued; it's the biggest group chat of the week.

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Does your pay cheque last till the end of the month?

Richie Brave sits down with financial advisor and Save Money Spend Less presenter Emmanuel Asuquo, Cardiff student Hana, private banker and consultant Franklin Asante aka Urban Financier and former Citibank trader turned equality campaigner Gary Stevenson to discuss the cost of living crisis. Richie and his guests get into breaking down and defining all of the economic terms that are handy to know to navigate your finances, the real-life effects of being a student/young person dealing with the current inflation, and what you as an individual can do to handle the cost of living crisis, whether that be budgeting and using different savings accounts or campaigning. It's all discussed here in this week's show.

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Are open relationships the answer? Can a third or even a fourth partner spice up your relationship?

From 'throuples' to entanglements, join Richie Brave as he explores open relationships, polyamory and non-monogamy.

It's the nation's biggest group chat!

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This week we’re discussing men’s body positivity on 1Xtra Talks. We want to know: what’s the furthest you would go to make yourself look good? And what won’t you do?

Richie Brave catches up with Whoopi Goldberg and Ryan Coogler. @1Xtra on social

Mary Mandefield discusses building communities and friendship groups in 2023.

Whether it's church, the barber shop, poetry class or a Sunday league football team, young people are finding new ways to connect with each other and make new connections as well.

Join us for the biggest group chat of the week!

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Oritse Williams tells Mary about his new documentary and we talk fast fashion. What role does fashion play in your life? Do you think about the planet when shopping for your look?

Richie's joined by Snoochie Shy for the last 1Xtra Talks of the year. Why has the financial crisis hit so hard? What can we do if we want to give this festive period? It's all here

Richie is joined by Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Sinai Fleary and Femi Oluwole as he asks 'is racism just something we have to accept?' @1Xtra on social

Why aren’t Black people given space to make the music they want? Richie Brave is joined by Rachel Chinouriri, Nels Hylton and Linton Stephens. @1Xtra on social

Richie Brave and Ashleigh Louise look into what's involved in the exploitation of black content creators. @1Xtra on social

Richie Brave talks to Tianna Mercedess, Sharesee and Mikayla Sinead as they discuss what it takes to be a female gamer.

Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. Celebrating the launch of the We Move Fund and Black Girl Joy. @1Xtra on social

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Richie Brave is joined by David Harewood & more to look at mental health. @1Xtra on social

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This week - breaking down toxic masculinity; does something need to change? @1Xtra on social

Richie Brave is joined by the hosts of the Two Twos Podcast to discuss Black Pride. @1Xtra on social

Joined by Funk Butcher and Alika, Richie breaks down all things house - why are people calling it 'oontz oontz'? @1Xtra on social

What does it mean to be part of the Commonwealth? BBC WM's Nikki Tapper and Mary Mandefield are joined by a panel and audience in Birmingham to discuss.

Representation in politics is this week's big talking point. Is it good? Does it matter? Mary Mandefield and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social

1Xtra Talks is on Tour, this month pulling up in Leicester and asking 'Do you need to leave the ends to make it'?

With a stellar guest panel including Yasin who represents HQ Familia a local record company and artists from the area; Morgan Munroe, Sane and Trillary Banks.

What does it take to make it? What is making it? And do you need to leave the ends to do it?

Bristol has embodied the spirit of rebellion for many years, particularly in the area of race.

An epicentre of youth culture, the home of drum & bass and a thriving and passionate student fraternity. From the Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963, to the much reported removal of the prominently placed statue of former enslavement trader Edward Colston two years ago, the spirit of fight, protest and expression are omnipresent.

We visit St Pauls, in the heart of Bristol’s black community and arguably UK’s campaigning capital, to find out what Bristolians are feeling two years on from one of the most iconic episodes in race relations of the 21st century.

Recorded live at a sold-out show at The Roundhouse - Richie is joined by some amazing guests and a live audience discussing freedom of speech - exploring it within the context and confines of a particular industry. He was joined by MP Dawn Butler, journalist Nicholas Tyrell Scott, Say Your Mind podcast host Kelechi Okafor and Clubhouse/Twitter moderator and host Ashleigh Louise. Includes strong language.

Exploring the experiences of those in interracial relationships. @1Xtra on social

Joined by some amazing people who are directly changing their immediate community. Including Getaway Girls from Leeds and Nabil Al-Kinani, author of Privatise the Mandem.

George The Poet, journalist Natalie Morris, footballer and Guyanese international Neil Danns, Black Studies professor Kehinde Andrews, author Sabrina Pace-Humphreys and political activist Femi Oluwole join Richie to discuss Black British identity. The first programme in the Black and the Union Jack series of programmes is shining a light on the Black British experience.

Content creator Adeola Patronne, vlogger Mariam Musa from the Pressed podcast, and plastic surgeon and council member for the British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons, Nora Nugent join Richie. They discuss the new season of the Pressed podcast, cosmetic surgery and levelling up both mentally and physically. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect the Black community in the UK.

Writer and presenter Kayo Chingonyi, Sheffield Poet Laureate Warda Yassin and alt hip-hop artist and poet Otis Mensah join Richie to discuss the legacy and evolution of the Black British poetry scene over the last 20 years. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect Black communities across the UK.

Clinical psychologist Dr Samantha Rennalls and mental health blogger Soraya Stuart join Richie to discuss adult loneliness, therapy and how they manage and protect their own mental health for Mental Health Awareness Week. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect Black communities in the UK.

Dr Muhammed Wajid, assistant secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, rapper Shakeel Romero, and content creator Zainab Hassan join Mary Mandefield to discuss fasting and faith as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan comes to an end with the festival of Eid. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week with discussions about issues that affect the Black community in the UK.

TikTok creator and former teacher Kayne Kawasaki, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Stephen Lawrence bursary recipient Muhammed Ndow help Mary Mandefield mark Stephen Lawrence Day. With the help of her guests, Mary will be hosting a series of conversations to learn about the important work of the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation, and what Stephen's legacy means to our community. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Mary Mandefield is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect Black communities across the UK.

ONS statistician Amanda Sharfman, DIY expert Jessica Grizzle, presenter Kirsty Marke and behavioural and data scientist Pragya Agarwal join Richie to discuss having children later on in life.

New ONS stats show half of 30-year-old women in England and Wales have not had a baby; it's the highest proportion since records began more than one hundred years ago.

Richie uses this stat as a launchpad into a wider conversation about why more people are having children later on in life, exploring possible reasons why and sharing lived experiences of trying and having children later on in life. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect Black communities across the UK.

Triathlete Sam Holness, author Pamela Aculey, Grace Rhoden from Ambitious about Autism, autistic Hollyoaks actor Tylan Grant, and autism awareness advocate and SEN teacher Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews join Richie. They share stories about life with autism, find out about support and resources available, plus challenge some misconceptions about autism. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect the Black communities across the UK.

BBC Children in Need youth advisors Alvin Owusu and Mercy Shibemba, Rihanna and Serena from Getaway Girls charity in Leeds, plus social entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Ubele, Yvonne Field join Richie to discuss youth social action and funding available that helps enable Black children and young people to reach their full potential. @1xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect the Black community in the UK.

Former teacher and TikTok activist Kayne Kawasaki, retired Metropolitan Police detective sergeant Janet Hills MBE and school governor Carina White from Black Mums Upfront join Richie to discuss the Child Q case in detail. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect the Black community in the UK.

Audio-artist, producer and DJ Weyland McKenzie-Witter, clean air campaigner Rosamund Kissi-Debrah and Scottish film maker Donald Matheson join Richie to discuss why when it comes to climate activism there is a disconnect within Black communities within the UK. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect Black communities within the UK.

Link Up TV presenter Lin Mei joins Richie to talk identity, politics and diversity of thought. Richie finds out from Lin Mei what it was like to be on BBC show We Are Black and British. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect the Black communities across the UK.

Senior reporter for BBC Africa, Yemisi Adegoke, assistant editor of the Daily Mirror, Darren Lewis, and Nigerian student studying in Ukraine, Alex Somto Orah, join Richie to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how Africans have faced racism trying to flee to safety.

Aaron Roach Bridgeman, broadcast journalist and presenter, King Cipher Jewels from UK hip-hop group Moorish Delta 7 and CEO of the Legacy Centre of Excellence, rapper and producer Blizzard from Manchester - who featured on SBTV - and Shamara Hurst - who attended Acton High School alongside Jamal - join Richie to celebrate the life and legacy of Jamal Edwards MBE. @1Xtra on social and #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect the Black community in the UK.

Cybersecurity expert Paul Maskall, case study Laura (not real name) sharing her experience of being a victim of romance fraud and Mark Montaldo from CEL solicitors join Richie to discuss The Tinder Swindler. @1Xtra on social #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect the Black community in the UK.

Radio Merseyside presenter Ngunan Adamu and director, photographer and DJ Donnie Sunshine join Richie and special co-host Audrey from The Receipts podcast to talk all things Valentine's Day. @1Xtra on social #1XtraTalks

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave is the biggest group chat of the week, with discussions about issues that affect the Black community in the UK.

Journalist and critic Nicolas-Tyrell Scott, producer and host of the 'No Approval' podcast Pilar Nalwimba and writer Chanté Joseph join Richie to discuss cancel culture, finding out what it actually means and exploring the idea it changes the way we behave on social media.