Head of Diversity and Inclusion is an important role. It’s a role for many people who are serious about societal change. It’s also not a role for me. Here I share my current reservations around this job title especially for the most senior Black member of staff in an organisation. Tick Box Title? For 6-10 […]
Why I keep saying no when I’m repeatedly asked to write, speak and train about racism. This year I have written 9 blog posts on my personal blog. They have covered a number of topics including: how charities can influence policy, how to keep healthy while working from home, how visiting the sea helps me with […]
Continued exposure to racism and its effects creates trauma. More white people who think they are allies need to understand this.
Teachers are not infallible, assuming they are puts vulnerable children at risk.
Realisation. I dislike the term BAME. It’s cold it’s official and it’s too broad.
October is Black History month in the UK sometimes it can be very US-centric. Here are 5 great books I’ve read that explore the Black British experience.
Why I’ll usually say no if a mainstream organisation asks me to speak or write specifically about race.
Is diversity a term that can be too vague and allow people to be lazy?