Could a referendum on Scottish independence and a border vote in Northern Ireland spell the end of the UK as we know it?
The ladies discuss whether the United Kingdom should stay united and why some highly-melanated southerners might struggle to call themselves English instead of British in the event of a break-up, after Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon promises to call a referendum on Scottish Independence if her party wins Scotland’s May election. Guest starring Marisha Pink, Author, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of United Melanin Group.
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(Website – Show notes)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55791179
(Article – Gordon Brown: Trust has broken down in way UK is run – BBC News)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-50813510
(Article – Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum? – BBC News)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-55783805
(Article – Border poll would be 'absolutely reckless', says Arlene Foster – BBC News)
(Survey results – How do English and Welsh people feel about Scotland leaving the UK? – Matthew Smith for YouGov)
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jun/30/being-english-not-about-colour-say-majority
(Article – Now 90% of England agrees: being English is not about colour – Inigo Alexander for The Guardian)
(Article – A country divided: Why England's North–South divide is getting worse – Katie Burton for Geographical)
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Join Anissa and Sophie Hannah, two smart, curious and opinionated highly-melanated women, as they and their guests discuss everything from current affairs to pop culture, and everything in between. No subject is off limits for these ladies, especially when it comes to issues affecting British communities of colour. Get ready to laugh, learn and liberate your mind, because if there’s one thing you can guarantee, it’s that the Ethnically Speaking ladies will be giving it to you straight!
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