Manage Yourself. Manage your own biases. Listen to your inner dialogue and push back on yourself when you hear prejudice. Pay attention to what you’re saying (and doing) and ensure you’re reinforcing equity and fairness toward women in all things. Tune In. Seek to expand […]
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Practical Steps You Can Take To Support Black People
AcknowledgeAcknowledge your privilege. Particularly if you’re white – White Privilege is a real thing. Acknowledge that racism still exists, because to deny it exists is also part of the problem. ListenListen to your Black friends and listen to Black people in general. Ask questions (if […]
In Conversation With Louise Hall – Multidisciplinary Artist
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do Hi I’m Louise Hall. I’m a practising multidisciplinary artist working in London. I graduated from Arts University Bournemouth’s Fine Art course in 2020. I’m an artist who discusses different aspects of the Black British experience […]
My Afro Hair Journey
When I went natural last year we had just entered into a lockdown that I’m sure many of us thought would have ended after a couple of months. Going natural was something I had both wanted and not wanted to do for many years. I […]
#BlackHealthMatters: Stories From Black Women To Black Women | Part 2
This Mental Health Awareness Month I’m passing the mic to two amazing Black women to hear their stories and thoughts. As mentioned in Part 1 of this “BlackHealthMatters: Stories From Black Women To Black Women” series, mental health in the Black community can be a […]
21 Books By Women Of Colour You Can Read In 2021
With all that has happened recently (and for many years), it’s important that we keep doing all we can to support women. As International Women’s Month comes to a close, we need to continue to find ways to do this beyond the month of March. […]
In Conversation With Folayemi – Founder of Yemides Kitchen #FemaleBusinessOwner
Happy International Women’s Day!! This day celebrates the women who have paved the way for us. The women who dared to dream big dreams and overcome every obstacle in their way so that our world would be a better place today. The women who lift […]
“We Step Out Of The Shade, Aflame & Unafraid”: Amanda Gorman’s Message Of Hope
Everyone’s been talking about 22 year old poet and activist Amanda Gorman. Amanda won the hearts of many as she stunned the world with her captivating poem The Hill We Climb at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. This makes her the youngest poet to perform at […]
Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support #BuyBlack
Here are some black owned businesses you should support now and forever. Buy black and buy small.
#BlackHealthMatters: Stories From Black Women To Black Women | Part 1
In most cases, mental health in the black community is still a taboo subject. This is a huge problem considering black people are actually more vulnerable to mental illnesses. Many of us need help but are too afraid to even ask because it’s not something […]
Respect The People, Not Just The Culture
With recent events such as the death of George Floyd and the uproar from the Black Lives Matter movement, an outpour of support for black people has flooded in. The conversation reached mainstream media in ways I haven’t seen before. While this support isn’t as […]
Michelle Obama’s Netflix Film ‘BECOMING’ Teaches Us The Importance Of Telling Our Story
“If we can open up a little bit more to each other and share our stories, our real stories, that’s what breaks down barriers. But in order to do that, you have to believe that your story has value. Be vulnerable. Dare to be vulnerable.” […]
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