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A poem for the unseen Black Woman. Read more

We all want to be liked. But, there is nothing cute about being fetishized for the colour of your skin. It’s not the same thing as authentic attraction. There is a difference, though it may not always be immediately obvious. Still, I think it’s time we start challenging ourselves, don’t you? Read more

The Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner tells the story of the appropriated and undervalued Black Woman in society. It's a wonderfully daring creation in which playwright Jasmine Lee-Jones explores an array of topics: race, colourism, appropriation and more... This week we'll be paying special attention to the cultural appropriation of Black Women and the way in which they are disregarded by both Black and non-Black society.  Read more

Imposed Western beauty standards have led to the Good Hair Myth; an ideal that rejects certain Black hair textures however, praises those with either Caucasian or mixed heritage for their looser curls. But, take it with a pinch of salt because much like all myths, the definition of 'good hair' is not objectively true. Let's debunk this. Read more

When it comes to mental health it's not just about race, but everyday life as well. It's time we remove the stigma and talk about it. Read more

I was about 22 when I truly began to realise just how much my Blackness had affected my treatment at school and many of my life experiences. Admittedly it was a lot to process and so, I wrote about it to help remove the weight of it. An anecdote, if you will, because if we can’t laugh we have to cry, right? Read more

The death of George Floyd ignited a wave of global riots and protests. Unsurprisingly, social media was quick to join the bandwagon, treating the fight against racism as its latest trend. However, the support was short lived as, much like all fads, the fight ended just as quickly as it began. Read more

I am Other. As a person of colour that label was my rite of passage into British society. Other, just like every other visibly none white individual in this country. Other, one word to describe millions of unique experiences, ignoring the fact that no Other is the same... Read more