Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
In recent weeks, Ireland has witnessed a deeply troubling spate of racially motivated attacks targeting Indian and other immigrant communities. These incidents, ranging from the assault of a six-year-old girl in a County Waterford housing estate to violent attacks on taxi drivers, tech workers, and medical professionals, have left many asking the same, urgent question: […]
Recently, I came across a video clip on TikTok where a Black woman spoke openly about her Black fatigue — the mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion caused by living with constant, systemic racism.Instead of empathy, she was met with trolling, ridicule, and outright racist comments.Sadly, this reaction is not rare. And it is exactly why
Black Fatigue: What It Is – And Why We Must Stop Minimising It Read More »
“Masking is not just about autism. It’s about survival, identity, and being seen — or not seen at all.” This powerful insight sits at the heart of a significant new piece of research by Tiffany Nelson and Hannah Lichwaba. Their work centres the lived realities of Black Autistic girls in the UK education system, a
Beyond the Headlines: Ethnically Diverse Heroes of WWII Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) marks 8 May 1945 – the official end of World War II in Europe. Streets were flooded with celebration, communities gathered in hard-won relief, and a broken continent began to rebuild. But behind the black-and-white photographs and iconic broadcasts lies a
VE Day: Honouring the Diverse Forces Who Defended Freedom Read More »
Let’s talk plainly. “People of Colour” is a term many of us use with good intentions. It seems inclusive. It sounds polite. It tries to group together everyone who isn’t White under one collective umbrella. But let’s pause and ask: inclusive of what, exactly? And at what cost? White is a Colour Too The phrase
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Intersectionality is a powerful tool that helps us uncover how different systems of power shape inequality. It provides a lens through which we can examine the ways oppression and privilege interact, often in complex and overlapping ways. Rooted in Black feminist thought and first defined by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw in the 1980s, intersectionality has gained
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How can we expect our Black colleagues not to feel the impact of ongoing police brutality? How can we expect our Palestinian, Jewish, Ukrainian, Russian, Sudanese, and other colleagues with families imperilled by war not to feel the weight of conflict? (Let us remember, as we reflect on this, that people are not the same
How Can We Expect Colleagues to Leave Their Pain at the Door? Read More »
In recent years, LinkedIn has transformed from a strictly professional networking platform into a space where vital conversations about race, equality, and discrimination are flourishing. While some lament this shift, seeing LinkedIn as no longer “just” a business site, the change marks a necessary evolution in how we address workplace inequality. For many ethnically diverse
Why LinkedIn’s Shift Toward Anti-Racism Discussions is Necessary Read More »
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released figures that should be a wake-up call for employers, policymakers, and anyone who values equity in the workplace. Over a 10-year period (2012–2022), Black, African, Caribbean, and Black British employees were the only ethnic group to consistently earn less than their white counterparts. Not once in that
The Ethnicity Pay Gap: A Decade of Disparity and the Need for Urgent Action Read More »
Introduction: Who are we Policing? – and how? According to the 2021 Census, England and Wales recorded: Despite being a minority by population share, these communities bear a majority of the burden in over-policing and racialised targeting especially through stop and search, disproportionate use of force, and invasive technologies. The Human Cost of Disproportionate Policing
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