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 […]
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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.” […]
6 Nigerian Authors
In celebration of the 59th Nigerian Independence Day, I’ve put together a list of 6 Nigerian authors along with a short review of some of the books and essays I’ve read (plus one author whose plays I would like to read). Nigeria is easily home […]
Oh No, Not Another Angry Black Woman
Black women are so easily labelled as being ‘angry’. The ‘angry black woman’ is a misguided entertainment device. I see the ‘angry black woman’ stereotype on the TV. She’s seen shouting, rolling her eyes and just generally being louder than everyone else. Recently, Serena Williams […]
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‘This is not a Joke, and it is definitely not Amusing’
This post is an explanation of my recent art work that I submitted as my final piece for uni. I’ll start from the beginning. I first discovered the wonderful uses of concrete in my first year at uni. I had just finished sixth form where […]
she stands firm. 