An Evening with Gary Younge, Part One

Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm producer Mia Sorrenti. On the episode coming up, Gary Young, the British journalist, author, broadcaster, academic, and recent winner of the Allwell Prize for Journalism. Whether it's joining Nelson Mandela on his first election campaign, visiting New Orleans days after Hurricane Katrina, or covering the rise of Black Lives Matter, he's been at the forefront of documenting and commentating on some of the most significant events in black history over recent decades. He's also interviewed pivotal figures such as Archbishop Dasmond Tutu and Maya Angelou. Recently, he joined fellow writer and journalist Anafuk Ekpadum at London's Kiln Theatre to discuss his book, Dispatches from the Diaspora, a collection of journalism focusing on issues of race, racism, and black culture.

This recording is in three parts. Intelligence Squared Premium subscribers can get early access to part two, and our members only part three, straight away. Head to intelligence squared dot com forward slash membership to find out more. Well hit the IQ two extra button on Apple. Now let's join Gary Young and an Apheuc Ekpiderm live on stage. Welcome.

Good evening, everyone. Especially the entrance, probably the most illustrious entrance I've had uh I've done before walking down the side, but Good evening, everyone. Thank you uh for coming out this evening and welcome to Intelligence Squared. Uh, I'm an Afiok Ekidum. I'm an author and writer from South London and I'm delighted to be interviewing Gary Young today, for those who don't know.

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