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

A Call to Action for Employers As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches, it’s imperative for employers, colleagues, and Mental Health First Aiders to prioritise the well-being of their most vulnerable and often overlooked colleagues. The intersection of racism and mental health presents a complex and pressing issue. Ethnically diverse individuals are not only more likely