Content note: this episode describes acts of homophobic violence mentioned in a film and from lived experience. Whilst not discussed in detail, we acknowledge that these instances could be distressing for audiences, and ask that you take care if you choose to engage. If you are in need of support, Qlife offers free and anonymous support via call on 1800 184 527 or online chat. 

An introspective episode as Darren and Sara reflect on what compels them to make art or find their "why" in creative processes. Darren reflects on seeing Isaac Julien's 1991 cult classic Young Soul Rebels and the profound impact it had at this moment in his life. Sara shares the vulnerable process of being a writer on the acclaimed Netflix series Heartbreak Highand what it is to write Indigeneity on such a mainstream platform. 

This episode was hosted by Darren Lesaguis and Sara Khan. It was produced and edited by Shareeka Helaluddin. Cover image: a still from Young Soul Rebels dir. Isaac Julien (1991). 

Content note: this episode describes acts of homophobic violence mentioned in a film and from lived experience. Whilst not discussed in detail, we acknowledge that these instances could be distressing for audiences, and ask that you take care if you choose to engage. If you are in need of support, <a href="https://qlife.org.au/">Qlife</a> offers free and anonymous support via call on 1800 184 527 or online chat. 
An introspective episode as Darren and Sara reflect on what compels them to make art or find their "why" in creative processes. Darren reflects on seeing Isaac Julien's 1991 cult classic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C48N4TBsBdQ&amp;ab_channel=StrandReleasing">Young Soul Rebels</a> and the profound impact it had at this moment in his life. Sara shares the vulnerable process of being a writer on the acclaimed Netflix series <a href="https://fbiradio.com/heartbreak-high-interview/">Heartbreak High</a> and what it is to write Indigeneity on such a mainstream platform. 
This episode was hosted by Darren Lesaguis and Sara Khan. It was produced and edited by Shareeka Helaluddin. Cover image: a still from Young Soul Rebels dir. Isaac Julien (1991).

Race Matters is an anti-racist show that explores the values and complexities of race, culture and identity. In-depth interviews and unique story telling and spanning arts, music, politics, global and local events, plus experimental audio and community takeovers.

Listen back to all our episodes on fbi.radio including radio exclusives, and stay up to date on our instagram 

Listen to our Solidarity Syndicate series - sharing across airwaves and borders and our Liquid Homelands series - an experimental, queer audio offering

We honor all hosts, producers, storytellers that have made this work possible as well as the long tradition of storytelling, resistance and resilience that has taken place on Gadigal Country, where fbi.radio broadcasts out of.  

Our logo design by Jessica Mulet, our theme songs was composed by Mateo Baskaran 

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Race Matters is an anti-racist&nbsp;show that explores the values and complexities of race, culture and identity. In-depth interviews and unique story telling and spanning arts, music, politics, global and local events, plus experimental audio and community takeovers.
Listen back to <a href="https://www.fbi.radio/programs/race-matters">all our episodes on fbi.radio</a> including radio exclusives, and stay up to date on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/race_matters/">instagram</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/fbiradiosydney/sets/race-matters-sol-dar-ty-synd">Listen to our Solidarity Syndicate series</a> - sharing across airwaves and borders and our&nbsp;<a href="https://soundcloud.com/fbiradiosydney/sets/racematters_liquid-homelands">Liquid Homelands</a> series - an experimental, queer audio offering
We honor all hosts, producers, storytellers that have made this work possible as well as the long tradition of storytelling, resistance and resilience that has taken place on Gadigal Country, where fbi.radio broadcasts out of.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our logo design by Jessica Mulet, our theme songs was composed by Mateo Baskaran&nbsp;
Race Matters is made possible thanks to the&nbsp;<a href="https://cbf.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a>

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