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Richie talks to guests about the government’s recent race report.
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The Race Report
Black and Scouse
Richie Brave and guests chat about being black in Liverpool.
Why are people protesting the Police Bill?
Richie explores the new Police Bill. How will it affect our communities if it becomes law?
Young, Black and in care
Richie Brave chats to young people about their experiences in care.
Pain, Power and Progress
A year on from the death of George Floyd, 1Xtra Talks explores Pain, Power and Progress.
Sickle Cell, Dating and Healthcare
Richie Brave chats to Sickle Cell Warriors about relationships, careers & healthcare
21st Century Relationship Goals
Richie Brave chats to guests about relationship goals and new standards of dating
Incarceration, Violence and Poverty
Richie chats to guests about what needs to change to break the cycle of youth violence.
Black Communities and Politics
Are black communities’ political views changing?
Black Pride
Richie will be talking up & celebrating all things Black Pride in the LGBTQIA+ community
Where are we going to rave next month?
Richie talks to guests about black spaces that cultivate talent and why they are missing
What part of Britishness are we claiming?
Richie Brave and the as they discuss Black British identity.
Freedom Day
Richie Brave chats with a immunologist and psychologist about restrictions being lifted
Black Skin
Richie and the guests discuss why black skin is overlooked in hospitals?
08/08/2021
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week.
15/08/2021
An Ode To Carnival
Richie Brave and guests celebrate UK carnivals, talking food, sound systems and heritage.
Love Island
Richie Brave and guests reflect on Love Island 2021 from the black lens.
Black hair
Richie Brave and guests talk black hair, it's future and changes to industry and education
Normalising talking about sex
Richie Brave and guests discuss normalising talking about sex within black communities.
Young, Gifted & Blocked
Richie Brave on how immigration status impacts on access to university.
Black British Radio: Through The Ages
Richie Brave and guests celebrating black British radio through the ages. @1Xtra on social
African and Caribbean food
Richie Brave asks have African and Caribbean cuisines now become part of Britain's palate?
Black British Film & TV
Richie Brave and guests pay homage to influential black British actors and filmmakers.
Black British Sport & Culture
Richie Brave and guests talk all things black British sport & culture. @1Xtra on social
1Xtra Talks Future Figures Special
Richie Brave celebrates BBC Radio 1Xtra’s first ever Future Figures list. @1Xtra on social
Love and relationships with Toni Tone
Toni Tone s Richie Brave for a love and relationships special.
Concert Safety
Richie Brave and guests talk safety at live events. @1Xtra on social
Criminal Justice System
Richie Brave on the experiences of black communities with the criminal justice system.
Joelah Noble sits in for Richie
Joelah Noble and guests ask, where is black love on British screens?
Joelah Noble sits in for Richie - The Missing Thread
Joelah Noble and guests talk about how black British culture influences fashion.