Tag: racism
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Who are you? Shantell Martin makes me think
I was listening to a Podcast with Shantell Martin and she was talking about how she doesn’t think things will change, when it comes to racism and inclusivity. It upset me to hear but when she spoke I had to agree with her. People don’t change unless things directly affect them. Which means on the…
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A moment in time: The hypocrisy of us all
This week has been awful. This post is angry and I apologise if it is triggering. A 33 year women goes missing walking home at 9pm. Her remains are found and a Police officer has been arrested. We are told not to walk alone at night. Lock up your daughters to keep them safe. Never…
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A moment in time: crimes against democracy
A moment in time is supposed to capture a good moment but not this time. As soon as the White terrorism in the Capitol erupted I was glued to the television, Twitter and @shaunking on Instagram. We flicked through the news until we slept, then the next morning we watched more horror stories erupt. It…
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Purpose over Privilege
I had a conversation with a friend who veers towards the right but is fairly level headed. Like lots of conversations we couldn’t agree about current events and I feel that this is the issue we have to deal with when it comes to tackling racism. It’s the quiet ones, the ones who have underlying…
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Between a Rock and a White Place
Like lots of you I am a wash with shame right now. Whitewashing over racism on so many levels that I didn’t think I was capable of. I thought because I was mixed raced that means that I know and understand. I don’t I didn’t My skin is white so I will never understand despite…
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