Ok, so I hear many of you gasp. My question is far from blasphemy. I will not be using this post to go into the depths of the history of Christianity, however I will be discussing its relationship with racism and challenging who could be argued as truly being God. The classic images that represent…
Author: DiDi Amoo
Anti-racism advocate, lover of life, addicted to love and striving for unity
Black love – Why the taboo?
Black love! What an obviously beautiful thing. So why all the fuss? For those who are confused by this question, let me explain… Historically, it was a common sight to see black people together in a couple. The image of the strong brown man, with this Nubian queen was a staple sight in most black…
Schools – Stand up for black history
Education has become one of the clearest indicators of life outcomes such as employment, income and social status, and is a strong predictor of attitudes and wellbeing. An international team of researchers at the Economic and Social Research Council found evidence that suggests children begin to become susceptible to social influence when they reach age…
Black women! Break through hidden vulnerability and thrive in all your beauty
We’re in a time of significant change. I still question why the death of George Floyd created such a paradigm shift. I’ve been compelled to look into my own vulnerabilities as a black woman. Vulnerability: the state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. So many of…
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A brief introduction to me!
So, who is Dionne? I'm known by a number of different names - Dionne, DiDi, Faustie, Faustina, Afia, Afua... and I love them all. You can pick one and run with it! I am a London born Ghanian, who is proud of who I am and my culture. I also embrace the fact that I…
Words from a Black Woman 