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The episode features a discussion with Carolynn Bain about Afrori, Brighton's Black bookshop, and its community impact.

Dropcall #10 Victor and I sit down with Carolynn Bain! Carolynn is the founder of Brighton's 'Afrori', The UK's only Black owned bookshop specialising in books by Black authors. Afrori recently launched a book drive to sell 1000 books to help keep its doors open. They managed to sell 1500 and are now launching a patreon to help make sure they're here for the long haul! We chat about The History of Afrori Building a 'village' The importance of a third space for Brighton's Black community (and their allies) Asking for help vs Pride Supporting independent businesses Changing our habits Shout out to 'Men of Melanin Brighton' Carolynn: "As young men in your 20s" BUY A BOOK JOIN THE PATREONS Recommendations: Carolynn's : 'Kin' (2026) by Tayari Jones Victor’s : 'Black England: The Forgotten Georgian History' (2022) by Gretchen Gerzina Khaliden’s : 'The Day God Saw Me As Black' (2024) by D. Danyelle Thomas ___________ Join Afrori's patreon! https://www.patreon.com/AfroriBooks You can also find them on instagram and threads: https://www.threads.com/@afroribooks https://www.instagram.com/afroribooks/ To buy a book + Check for upcoming events + find out how to support on their website…

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