Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
Introduction: A Personal Reflection As a mixed-race Caribbean and Chinese woman, my experience of racism has been both personal and systemic. I grew up in a community where my family was one of only two ethnically diverse families. At primary school, I was one of just three Black children. In my professional life, I was […]
Foreword Silence is not neutral. Across every sector — from employers and schools to councils, charities, and the police — we must create spaces for courageous conversations about discrimination. Checking in with staff and volunteers is not a tick-box exercise but an act of accountability and leadership. This post explores what each sector must do,
Why Courageous Conversations on Discrimination Matter in Every Sector Read More »
Systemic racism doesn’t always announce itself through slurs or laws. More often, it operates through the quiet but corrosive power of stereotypes. Black men are too often cast as “dangerous” or “angry.” Black women are labelled “loud,” “aggressive,” or reduced to the trope of the “strong Black woman.” These labels might seem casual to some,
When Good Morning Britain presenter Adil Ray revealed he had received threats from online trolls, he called it “deeply concerning”. He is far from alone. The UK is witnessing an escalation of online hostility, and the truth is sobering trolling has consequences not only for individuals but for workplaces, reputations, and society as a whole.
When the Trolls Turn Real: Building Respect and Accountability in Our Digital Lives Read More »
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
Why Tackling Racism in Schools Must Start Early Read More »
Across the UK, the presence of police officers in schools has become a point of significant debate. Many authorities introduced school-based officers to improve safety and community engagement. Yet, increasing evidence shows these arrangements often appear in areas with ethnically diverse and economically disadvantaged populations, raising concerns about disproportionate policing and unintended harm to students.
Menopause is a natural biological stage that marks the end of menstruation, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, though it can begin earlier (perimenopause) or be brought on by surgery or medical conditions. It is driven by changes in hormone levels, primarily oestrogen and progesterone, and can bring a wide range of
Menopause Matters: The Untold Stories of Black and Ethnically Diverse Women Read More »
On 9 August 2025, The Irish News revealed that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has ordered Chief Inspector Andy George, President of the National Black Police Association (NBPA), to return to duty on 1 October 2025. The timing is more than curious – it’s deeply concerning: From the Alliance for Police Accountability’s (APA)
Why the Recall of NBPA President Andrew George matters for Anti-Racism in Policing Read More »
I saw this article on Linkedin today and had to write a blog about this: “Twenty years ago, I became the first Black woman to anchor a primetime UK current affairs show. Not because I was “included.” Because I was undeniable. But I didn’t stay. Not because I lacked talent or capability, but because the
DEI was never for us: why representation without truth is just performance Read More »
As I approach my 70th birthday, I reflect on a question I have been asked countless times in my life: “Where are you from?” On the surface, it might seem like small talk. But for someone like me – a dark-skinned British woman who has lived in the UK for 64 of my 70 years
“Where Are You From?” – Why this question isn’t as innocent as it sounds Read More »
