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
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the heartbeat of workplaces, schools, communities and organisations that truly want to value every person. But behind every meaningful conversation, engaging workshop, and lightbulb moment of inclusion, there’s someone guiding the way; the EDI trainer. This blog is for them and for you, if you’re
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Why This Matters Job interviews are more than just a meeting on a calendar. For candidates, they often mean: When candidates are invited to interview for a role that has already been informally decided, it’s more than just a waste of time, it’s a breach of trust. The Candidate’s Perspective Many candidates have shared that:
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Over the weekend, I read a story on LinkedIn that left me both saddened and angry.A blind woman went to a South Asian supermarket to buy spices for her dad’s lamb curry. She was accompanied by her guide dog, Quark. What happened next was unacceptable. The security guard immediately told her to “take your pet
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“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
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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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Recent discussions in Scotland have highlighted the importance of ensuring fairness in workplace policies, particularly regarding single-sex spaces and inclusion. The Scottish Government has reiterated its commitment to working with the UK’s equalities regulator, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), to navigate the complex issues surrounding access to single-sex changing spaces in workplaces. Key
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