After months in the planning, I was thrilled to launch a new venture with my valued friend and colleague, Shonagh Reid, of Spotlight Inclusion, this week – the Mixed Matters podcast. I love writing. This blog will always be my first love when it comes to sharing my learning about what’s going on in theContinue reading “Great Natters and Mixed Matters”
Category Archives: News
Undeniable Discrimination
Every now and again, something hits the news that I feel I have to comment on. The end of July was one of those times, when a video of a woman in London was circulating everywhere I looked on social media. No doubt you will have seen it – a Black woman who had justContinue reading “Undeniable Discrimination”
Scratching my head after the Coronation
Let’s dive right in and discuss the many elements of King Charles’ coronation that made me feel uncomfortable – the royal family’s history with slavery. Those looted jewels. The religious dogma that made some of us squirm, and, of course, who’s footing the bill. The Not-so-Pretty Past Okay, let’s address the elephant in the roomContinue reading “Scratching my head after the Coronation”
Sticks and Stones
Well it’s been a whirlwind few weeks in the world of conversations about race hasn’t it? Meghan and Harry’s Netflix docuseries has sparked many a water-cooler chat. You all know my thoughts on Meghan, someone I admire for refusing to be bullied into silence. I chatted to BBC Radio Nottingham’s Sarah Julian on her breakfastContinue reading “Sticks and Stones”
Meghan, the Media and the Mania
Meghan Markle stepped foot back on British soil last month. Here are my thoughts on the media mania that follows her wherever she goes.
Adultification – More than a Child can Handle
I’ve been building up to this post for a while. The Child Q case was one of those instances that really shook me. Anti-racist work is hard. There are particular instances that knock you for six. And this was one of those times. But, this work is bigger than me. And this case has openedContinue reading “Adultification – More than a Child can Handle”
The I and the System
It’s been a big week (again) in the world of anti-racism here in the UK. After the England male football team’s last minute defeat in the Euro final, three Black players received a torrent of racist abuse. In actual fact, these players receive racist abuse every day, but this week it’s been particularly high profile.Continue reading “The I and the System”
A week we need to document
I’ve struggled with what to write this week and yet I need to write something. It’s been a tough week. A week that has centred on women. It’s been painful and I’ve struggled to find the silver lining. Maybe this week will drive more conversation about equality? Maybe it will open people’s eyes to theContinue reading “A week we need to document”
Accepta-black
This blog has been bubbling away for a little while. It’s a tricky one for me, but now’s the time. There are two things that have spurred me to to talk about “palatable Blackness”. The first was a great conversation with the co-founder of MixEd, a new platform for mixed race educators. Louise bravely sharedContinue reading “Accepta-black”
Out of the echo chamber
I’m still buzzing as I write today’s blog. I’ve just put down the phone to Alan Clifford, the BBC Radio Nottingham presenter. I had a really healthy, challenging chat with him today as I reviewed the news for his Sunday morning show (available on BBC Sounds if you’d like to listen). I chose three newsContinue reading “Out of the echo chamber”
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