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On Allyship + Book Recommendations for Empathy: Personal Curriculum series

Part One: Why I Choose to be an Ally For those who don't know, I identify as a cisgender woman, third generation immigrant background (my grandparents came over from Jamaica and Ireland), bisexual, biracial (white and black Caribbean), atypical brain (I feel I am neurodiverse but I am not diagnosed with a difference; I take… Continue reading On Allyship + Book Recommendations for Empathy: Personal Curriculum series

Lifestyle

Change the Narrative: The Real Political Problem in the UK?

(Since writing this post there has been the atrocious attack on the synagogue in Manchester. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Jewish community and those directly affected. I also know this will cause tensions and hate to rise even more towards the Islamic community and immigrants in general, so my thoughts go out… Continue reading Change the Narrative: The Real Political Problem in the UK?

Lifestyle · Podcast & Videos

When to speak & when to be silent (podcast)

Our society is completely manmade. It's all a social construct, built and then upheld by everyday people. There are a lot of people in groups that are suffering in our world, and speaking up can be important. But also toxic. That begs the question, then, when should we speak and when should we stay silent?… Continue reading When to speak & when to be silent (podcast)

Lifestyle · Mental Health

Safe places to escape to when the world is too unjust and cruel to handle right now

Many of us are saddened by the news of the racism faced by the England team after their defeat against Italy on Sunday night. I won’t give those bigoted cowards any more attention, but I will say that they are, as a friend said, the few but we are the plenty… If like me you’re… Continue reading Safe places to escape to when the world is too unjust and cruel to handle right now