44. It's Carnival! Reflections on Resistance, Playing Mas and what Notting Hill Carnival represents

Hello and welcome back to the latest episode of the Unlearn Something pod!

Miss S and I had the pleasure of playing mas together this year and we have a lot of thoughts to share and celebrate. We delve into the history of Notting Hill Carnival, discuss our experience playing mas and other reflections on what was a truly memorable day. 

Its a week later and we are both still listening to soca non stop. 

Join for this uplifting and important conversation!

Further Reading:

Learn more about the Billboard Takeover 2025 organised by Black History and Me  @blackhistoryandme co-founders  Jahméne Douglas at  @jahmeneoffical and Kayne Kawasaki and his work at @kaynekawasaki  

Read Murder in Notting Hill by Mark Olden. Mark is a Notting Hill resident and a friend to the family of Kelso Cochrane. https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/zer0-books/our-books/murder-in-notting-hill

Learn more about the Notting Hill Carnival R.E.S.P.E.C.T. campaign www.nhcarnival.org You can find information for Notting Hill Carnival Weekend 2026, with a list of Mas bands, carnival costume designers and tee-shirt packages.

To hear more about the rich history and culture of the Caribbean follow @knowyourcarribean  

Join the movement for reparations and justice for the Windrush Generation at @j4windrush on Instagram 

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