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Welcome to Ramii, previously known as Her Skin, a podcast about the minority experience. Culture photographer Abhi Chinniah grew up a minority across two countries; Malaysia and New Zealand. As she seeks to find belonging in a world that does not seem designed for people like her, she dives in deep by connecting with people from all around the world. On Her Skin you’ll jump into the shoes of incredible individuals as they share their stories on diversity, skin colour, race, inclusivity, home and everything in between.
Episodes
Monday May 31, 2021
A Migrant's Path - Soph Chin
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Soph shares how she keeps her culture alive in Aotearoa for Abhi's exhibition A Migrant's Path
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Ramii Studio: Amalen Sathananthar - Brown man activist takes on the world
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Amalen Sathanathar is a Malaysian activist based in Kuala Lumpur. As a climate change warrior he fights for the environment, but along the way has had to fight for his right to be heard as a dark-skinned minority. In this episode, Amalen talks to Abhi about what activism means to him, and how to navigate the world as a walking stereotype.
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Ramii Studio: Fatumata Bah - Coming to New Zealand as a refugee
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Welcoming Fatumata Bah to Her Skin! Originally from Mecca, Saudi Arabia, her family fled to New Zealand when she was a toddler and arrived here as refugees. A 2016 Westpac Women of Influence finalist, Fatumata is passionate about women’s rights, diversity and culture. We talk about her journey coming to New Zealand as a refugee, navigating life as a woman of colour, what home means to us, mainstream beauty standards and her impactful, inspiring work to date.