Imagine a country where 11.5 million people have been displaced by war, entire communities have been torn apart, and millions are facing hunger. Now, imagine that this country, despite enduring one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history, is met with near silence from the global media. This is the reality in Sudan. WhyContinue reading “Racial Empathy Bias: Why the World Turns Away from Sudan’s Pain”
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What Does Kemi Badenoch Really Mean for Black Britain?
In an unprecedented moment, Kemi Badenoch stands as the first Black leader of a major UK political party—a milestone, yes, but not the triumph some might celebrate it as. Instead, it serves as a wake-up call for Black communities and allies in Britain. Is this a victory for true representation, or just a convenient facadeContinue reading “What Does Kemi Badenoch Really Mean for Black Britain?”
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 “
Racialised Cultural capital
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”
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”
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