Poetry by Alyson Malach
Children as young as four are being sent home from school for racist behaviour, a statistic that should alarm us all. Recent Department for Education figures show suspensions for racist behaviour have more than doubled since 2021, with incidents rising from 7,403 to over 15,000 last year. Disturbingly, some of these involve Reception-aged pupils who […]
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In memory of Leonard Moore and the Windrush Generation They came not as strangers, but as builders of dreams,Carried by faith across oceans and streams.From sunlit isles to grey British skies,They arrived with hope burning deep in their eyes. The call was clear – come help rebuild.To heal the broken, to get the buses filled.To
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Here’s a powerful and compassionate blog post that honours the trans community and concludes with a moving original poem in response to the UK Supreme Court’s ruling: Yesterday, the UK Supreme Court overturned decades of progress by ruling that the legal definition of “woman” must be based on biological sex, effectively undoing the dignity and
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In every street, in every hall,Across the globe, in businesses tall,There rings a truth both bold and brightEquality is a human right. Not a trend, nor passing phase,But justice lit in lasting blaze.To tackle hate, we must beginBy naming bias from within. No matter colour, age or creed,Our workplaces have urgent needFor hearts that welcome,
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We hope you’re safe, in calm or storm, In troubled times, when worries swarm. Across the UK, there’s unrest, These times of trouble, put to test. Protests rise, some turn to riot, Challenges that break the quiet. In these hard days, we must unite, In peace and love, we find our light. Scenes of violence,
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Nearly 6 decades ago, the railway worker applied for a promotion that would see him move from Marylebone to Euston Station in 1966. But, astonishingly, at the time there was an informal ban on Black workers holding railway jobs that would see them come into contact with the public, and he was turned down. However,
In a diverse college, a group came together, To chat about biases, whatever the weather. We talked openly, delved into deep thought, Seeking comfort in discomfort, lessons we sought. “Unconscious bias,” a term we often hear, From childhood beliefs, it’s deep-rooted, I fear. Our views on race, religion, and bonds, Shape our choices, where bias
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I read this today and wrote a poem based on the article. I’m Sorry, But I’m A Freaking Racist by Nicole Kinkade I’m Sorry, But I’m A Freaking Racist In a world where colours blend and dance, A white woman speaks, takes a chance. “I am a racist,” she bravely declares, A truth she admits,
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In Manchester’s vibrant heart they stand,A powerful force, a guiding hand.Deanne Heron, with words that inspire,Her pen ignites, sets souls on fire. Elizabeth Cameron, a leader so strong,Championing justice all day long.Chair of the Race Equality panel’s grace,In her steps, we find our rightful place. Alyson Malach, in her director’s chair,A poet’s heart, a soul
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In ’55, a promise, so brave and bold,Dad sailed to England, stories yet untold. Leaving behind his partner and kids so small,With a dream to reunite them, once and for all In ’62, a plane ride, oh so high,Sick we three were, up in that sky. Dad met us at Gatwick, a tear in his
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