Looking at the world through my lens
I love writing for my blog; being able to critically analyse societal issues and share my analysis with wide audiences has been liberating. As I sat down to research my next article ‘Fair expectations’, which will look at the differences in the acceptance of actions of black folk, compared to white peers, I came across…
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I wanted to focus on the ancient tradition of meditation for this week’s self-reflection Sunday. Meditation can help you to alter your consciousness, find awareness and achieve peace. I first started meditating in 2006, around the time I gave up smoking and red meat. It was a time in my life when I was reflecting…
I’ve been somewhat comforted by the recent interactions I’ve had about the Black Lives Matter movement. In the past this never would have happened. We’d become so acclimatised to living under these conditions that even when someone lost their life, not everyone was as outraged as they should’ve been. Post slavery racism has been an…
We hear the word self-love more commonly now. It’s amongst the buzz words of the decade along with the likes of healing, veganism and meditation. But I don’t say this with disdain; I am all about the conscious life myself. But when real philosophy becomes a commodity, the value undoubtedly decreases. Short cuts; unqualified advice;…
Continue reading ➞ Let’s teach our children to love who they are
“Before we can fight for the freedom of others, we must first free ourselves”.Dionne Faustina Amoo At the start of this racial paradigm shift, I was so emotionally charged that I was convinced I was going to be part of the change. I was no longer going to rest on my laurels and attempted to…
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“…the origins of racism cannot be separated from the origins of capitalism… the life of capitalism cannot be separated from the life of racism.”Ibram X. Kendi Capitalism is a type of economic system that is driven by private owners and individuals rather than by government. The core principle of capitalism is to make a profit,…
Continue reading ➞ Don’t let capitalism get the better of you
The resulting impact of George Floyd’s death on all of us has been immense. We’re all trying to understand the role we have to play in this moment and movement. During this time of self-reflection (for those who have made a promise to themselves to open their hearts and minds to real change), it can…
Wednesday 15 July 2020 is a date that will go down in history. A black woman has been honoured in place of a slave trader in the UK. As brilliant as this may be, the installation of Jen Reid’s statue may not be a permanent fixture as this was not requested nor approved by Bristol…
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Of all the areas of social injustice and institutional racism that negatively impact the black community, the relationship with law enforcement and the criminal justice system trumps all others. This is because this is where we see so many people of colour losing their lives. The primary duties of the police are to protect life…
The next generation are the real change agents in our united battle against systemic racism. For really young children, this unique space we’re currently in won’t mean too much, however the NHS states that the first 8 years of a child’s life can build a foundation for future learning, health and life success. This means…
Continue reading ➞ A summary of a parent’s guide to Black Lives Matter
Words from a Black Woman 