Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Introduction: The Persistent Pay Gap Pay inequality for ethnically diverse employees, especially Black workers, has been a long-standing issue in the UK. Despite significant advancements in equality legislation and increased awareness around diversity and inclusion, pay disparities between Black and white employees remain alarming. For instance, Black people who leave school with A-levels typically earn

Where would you have stood on slavery in the 19th century? The truth about historical and ongoing oppression, whether racial, colonial, or related to species, is often a difficult and uncomfortable conversation. The past informs our present, and the way ethnically diverse people were treated, dehumanised, and excluded during the era of slavery continues to

Racism is not just a remnant of history, it persists in everyday life, often where it is least expected. This was starkly highlighted when a Black Uber user experienced racial harassment from an Uber driver at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. What made this ordeal even more painful was Uber’s response, or lack

As we approach Black History Month and this year’s theme of reclaiming narratives, it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on the language we use when referring to people from ethnically diverse backgrounds. It’s clear that the terms we use hold significant power, and choosing the right words is an essential part of promoting equality and

Stereotypes often thrive in the absence of education, spreading misinformation that can have long-lasting impacts on entire communities. One such stereotype is the notion that Black people are not good swimmers or that there is something inherently different about Black bodies that makes swimming difficult. This stereotype is not only unfounded but also harmful, as

Introduction As a result of EDUK’s Anti-Racism Leadership Book Club, I, the director of EDUK, have been reading Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala. This book has profoundly expanded my understanding of race, language, and inequalities. I now see how the history of racism has influenced and imprinted upon contemporary

The one-drop rule is a historical principle of racial classification from the United States that dictated anyone with even a single ancestor of African descent was considered Black. Although this concept emerged in the US during the 19th and 20th centuries, its influence continues to shape perceptions of race and identity today, even in the

Eight Black men were removed from an American Airlines flight because of a complaint about body odour — but it had nothing to do with their hygiene. Photo: Pexels This past week, I had an uncomfortable flashback to something that happened to me more than a decade ago (on January 19, 2010, to be exact) while I was living in