What is cultural capital? Cultural capital is a sociological term coined by Pierre Bourdieu and Jean-Claude Passeron in 1977. They used it to explain the difference in performance and academic achievement in children based on their experiences. It is the social and cultural advantage that some have, and the access to opportunities that that advantageContinue reading “Racialised Cultural capital”
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Self-Care for Black children
By Michelle Do you remember the last time you did something nice for yourself? If you have had a long week dealing with the bits of life that stress you out, make you anxious and make you tired, how do you try to recover from that? Lately, self-care and its importance for adults has beenContinue reading “Self-Care for Black children”
The Youth Racial Wellbeing Initiative
By Dominique School teaches us many subjects, but did anyone ever teach you how to deal with racism? It’s a strange concept; how do you teach a child about racism? Most adults don’t know how much about racism, let alone know how to teach a very serious, mature topic to a Year 4 child! ButContinue reading “The Youth Racial Wellbeing Initiative”
The Kingdom of Kilwa Kisiwani: A Former African Economic Powerhouse
By Michelle Off the coast of the East African country of Tanzania is an island you may have never heard of. In the Kilwa District of southern Tanzania lies the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, an island that we now refer to as an economic powerhouse on the Swahili Coast. In this blog, we will exploreContinue reading “The Kingdom of Kilwa Kisiwani: A Former African Economic Powerhouse”
My journey to loving my natural afro hair
By Mya Imadojemun Finally, at the age of twenty-one, I feel I can say truthfully that I love my natural hair. All of it. All its coils, kinks, curls and knots. I am happy with my hair but this journey has been far from simple. When I was young, all I wanted was dead straightContinue reading “My journey to loving my natural afro hair”
Bun the MBE, OBE and CBE and all other trinkets of Babylon’s Empire
By Rianna Key:OBE – Officer of the Order of the British EmpireMBE – Member of the Order of the British EmpireCBE – Commander of the British Empire In Britain we have what is called The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. It is a set of honours established by King George V in 1917Continue reading “Bun the MBE, OBE and CBE and all other trinkets of Babylon’s Empire”
BLAM UK condemns the behaviour of Shortlands Station staff
On December 5, 2022, at Shortlands station, two young Black school children were harassed by rail staff and British Transport Police (BTP) officers. Anti-Blackness from rail staff When considering the adultification of Black children by the establishment, this is a prime example. At no point can it be justified to have this number of adultsContinue reading “BLAM UK condemns the behaviour of Shortlands Station staff”
Not Everyday Shaku Shaku, Sometimes Adumu Adumu: Dance Cultures of Eastern Africa
Dance is a big part of life across the African continent. It serves many purposes; entertainment, enjoyment, religious rituals, celebrations, some are even used before warriors enter into battle. Whatever the dance is used for, the all share one characteristic – they are all very well structured and require a certain amount of talent toContinue reading “Not Everyday Shaku Shaku, Sometimes Adumu Adumu: Dance Cultures of Eastern Africa”
The Artistic Tradition of Yoruba Culture & Art
By Pamilerin Thompson The arts of the Yoruba are as numerous as our deities, and many objects are placed on shrines to honor the gods and the ancestors. Beautiful sculptures are made from wood and brass and the occasional terracotta. The Yoruba also have varied masking traditions that have resulted in a great diversity ofContinue reading “The Artistic Tradition of Yoruba Culture & Art”
Black Music as a form of Protest
By Michelle Aboagye What makes protest so impactful and so effective is its versatility. Protest comes in many shapes, forms and mediums, and as seen through history it can be inspired from even the smallest events. Protest is a human response to unpleasant and unfavourable conditions. Protest can be something as unifying as taking toContinue reading “Black Music as a form of Protest“
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