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Jason Diakité and Marcus Samuelsson | Acast

For the first time in centuries, the entire world is simultaneously confronting two global issues: the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Black Lives Matters protests. Speaking from two of the most significant epicenters of these issues, Stockholm and New York City, influential musical artist Jason Diakite aka Timbuktu and internationally renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson examine the fascinating current events through the lenses of their respective current countries, their deep roots in both places and the thoughtfulness of two of the world's most respected creative artists in their fields. Together, along with their vast network of compelling global guests, they are able to uniquely capture This Moment for us all.

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This Moment

Trailer This Moment podcast with Jason Diakité and Marcus Samuelsson

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Trailer This Moment

How can this pain never end? New York is on fire. How the protests are looking in Harlem. Jason calls his Dad to get his reactions. 

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#1 George Floyd

A week of protesting and it’s spreading to the world. Jason and Marcus talk about the BLM protests in Harlem and Stockholm and how different the struggle for racial justice is perceived in the two countries. 

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#2 I Can't Breathe - Marcus I really need to talk

Marcus’ feelings after seeing George Floyd's funeral. Jason unpacks the why, in why we protest all around the world. Statues are coming down, but change is hard and the racist structures are massive, it is in the air we breathe. 

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#3 Change is hard

Jason and Marcus discuss what it's like celebrating national holidays in today's climate. The two talk about the Fourth of July in the United States compared to Sweden's National Holiday on June 6th. Marcus shares the process he went through to become a US citizen and what that means to him today. They also discuss what it was like being black while growing up in Sweden. 

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#7: What Are We Celebrating?

In this episode originally recorded in May, Marcus and Jason discuss the challenges faced by creatives during the pandemic. Marcus shares ideas about how to utilize outdoor space for safe dining at restaurants. Jason talks about a new song he has been working on inspired by his daughter. The two explain the meaning behind the South African phrase “Ubuntu”.

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#8 Dreams and Ubuntu

In this episode of the podcast, Jason and Marcus talk about summer in the United States versus Sweden. Marcus shares how he’s been listening to Stevie Wonder’s music as a source of happiness during the pandemic and the recently aired Harlem Serves Up! TV special. Jason talks about how this is the first summer in a long time without performing and why July 22nd, 2011 in Norway is an important day of remembrance for him.

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#9 The Summer of the New Normal

In this episode, Jason and Marcus sit down with Samuel Girma, co-founder of Black Queers Sweden, a separatist, feminist, intersectional, and anti-racist group and movement by and for black Afro-Swedish LGBTQ+ people. They discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement in Sweden, celebrating pride during the pandemic, and the LGBTQ+ experience in Ethiopia. 

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#10 Black Queers Sweden - Samuel Girma

In this special episode of This Moment, Jason and Marcus talk with the iconic founding member of Run-DMC, Darryl McDaniels. They talk about the inception of the legendary rap group, Darryl’s struggles with addiction and the importance of therapy. Marcus and Darryl also share their experiences of being adopted and connecting with their birth parents.

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#11 Life is to be lived with Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels

Jason and Marcus talk with tennis player James Blake about his career, from taking tennis lessons in Harlem when he was young to his current activism against police brutality. They discuss his rise in the sport of tennis, his story of being wrongfully tackled by the police, and the power athletes have to speak out against discrimination in society.

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#12 Standing for What Matters with Tennis Player James Blake

In this episode Jason and Marcus catch up with chef Roger Mooking for an honest conversation about music, food and his push to highlight stories from BIPOC communities in Canada. Also discussed is the importance of self care and techniques to cope with emotional trauma.

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#42 Black Awakenings With Roger Mooking

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