Written By Maria Motunrayo One of the main works of Black Feminism is the deconstruction of stereotypes constructed during slavery to benefit capitalism, which still impacts Black consciousness today. It is only when we understand the construction of these stereotypes, and their function in our society, that we can then begin to define ourselves asContinue reading “Black Feminism Dismantling Intersecting Systems Of Oppression”
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The End of Innocence: The Adultification of Black Girls in the UK
By Serena The concept of adultification is not new by any means, and yet its importance within social movements is often overlooked. Such is the case in the UK as seen in the case of Child Q, and the continued social and educational inequalities faced by Black girls. The current awareness of adultification provides furtherContinue reading “The End of Innocence: The Adultification of Black Girls in the UK “
A short guide to school exclusions
By Aqsa In England, updated statutory guidance on exclusions from schools took effect in September 2022. This guidance complements the “Behavior in schools” guidance, which offers details and recommendations for managing student behaviour. The exclusion guidance provides information and support to a wide range of school and educational professionals, including: headteachers, governing boards, local authoritiesContinue reading “A short guide to school exclusions”
The Importance of Racial Wellness in Schools
By Michelle Racial trauma can be described as the mental and emotional impacts that a person experiences as a result of exposure to racism. This exposure may be direct, for example by being on the receiving end of racist insults or frequent microaggressions, or more ‘indirect’ such as hearing distressing news about a racist incidentContinue reading “The Importance of Racial Wellness in Schools”
Mythology in Africa and the Diaspora
By Michelle Africa is home to more than a thousand languages, and cultures. It’s no surprise to learn that a continent full of varied geography, a multitude of languages, and so many vibrant cultures has equally varied and vibrant myths. African mythology is full of interesting folklore, networks of unique gods, and colourful creatures andContinue reading “Mythology in Africa and the Diaspora”
How schools can celebrate the UN Decade for people of African descent
The UN Decade for People of African Descent is a decade which encourages the international community to recognise that people of African descent represent a distinct group who have human rights that must be promoted, protected, and preserved. It is scheduled to span the period of 2015 – 2024. People of African descent is aContinue reading “How schools can celebrate the UN Decade for people of African descent”
The Children’s Commissioner’s review on strip search in the UK does not go far enough
The Children’s Commissioner’s review on strip search in the UK does not go far enough Despite the review discovering and highlighting that strip search powers are being used in an unlawful, racially discriminatory and harmful way : The review fails to call for the complete overhaul and removal of the strip searching of children. TheContinue reading “The Children’s Commissioner’s review on strip search in the UK does not go far enough”
A Radical Community Guide to Police Child Strip Search law in UK
Introduction Strip search is a inherently violent police power that has rightfully received recent criticism in the media and from our communities due to distressing accounts of children being strip searched in an unlawful, racially discriminatory and oppressive manner, like the case of Child Q. The law empowers the police to strip search people inContinue reading “A Radical Community Guide to Police Child Strip Search law in UK”
Black Publishing Britain
By Michelle Black British authors are severely underrepresented within UK publishing. This lack of representation is felt amongst publishing in general, but also within the reception of prestigious British literary prizes, such as the Booker prize, the Walter Scott prize, and more. An analysis by The Guardian of the racial diversity of nominees for theContinue reading “Black Publishing Britain”
Barbados, Reparations and Justice
By Michelle What could justice look like for those deeply affected by enslavement and colonisation? The answer to this question would vary depending on who it is asked to. Barbados is one country which has begun to ask, and answer, this question. The legacy of enslavement has been at the forefront of several Caribbean countries,Continue reading “Barbados, Reparations and Justice”
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