I want to start this article off with a strong caveat that I will not be expressing my own personal views or choices regarding the Covid-19 vaccination. This article is about bringing to light some of the reasons behind why many within the black community are wary and questioning of the Covid-19 jab. Ok, now…
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Perspective is everything – A look at black pregnancy, colourism and the diluting of the black experience
Many of us follow Candice Brathwaite on Instagram (if you don’t, are you living under a rock?), so when news broke on Saturday that Candice believed she was replaced by Rochelle Humes to present a documentary on black women and childbirth, there was understandably widespread uproar within the community. “Here we go again” echoes in…
Dear Mumma,… From a Cancer Mum x
Cancer Mum… it’s still so hard to say the words and take on the identity but I refuse to treat this as a taboo. When anyone in your family is diagnosed with cancer it changes your whole life; your perspective, your outlook, your routine, your emotions… it’s a ride that can have more twists and…
Set new intentional goals
Happy New Year guys! Hurrah, the shittiest of years has finally passed and we’re now on the cusp of reclaiming our lives. But, let me tell you this, none of what we intend to achieve this year should be based on the government, vaccines or the economy; we need to transform our thinking and grab…
I’ve been nominated for an award… say what?!
Ok, this is slightly insane but I've been nominated for the award of 'Best Content Creator 2020' as part of Sistem Amplified! I have so much respect for this unique magazine and the other wonderful women in this category so to say I'm feeling honoured is an understatement. When I started my blog in July…
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Ignoring climate change will undo our Social Justice work
Every day I think about what I can do to make the world a better place. I’m not trying to be cheesy, I’m just at devoted mother thinking about building a better future for her children. Readers of my blog know that I talk a lot about racism and its impact; of course I do…
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The detrimental impact of racist systems on housing
“Dionne, when are you going to try for a boy?”; I’m asked this question repeatedly. Mr A (the hubby) is a football academy owner, so living in a home with three females is most definitely the reason behind this question that seems to follow me around year-after-year. My hands are already full with our two…
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Don’t forget about loving!
Firstly, we’re all friends here and we’re all adults. This short and sharp intro is because it’s about to get a little saucy…! Right now, it probably feels like Groundhog Day; yes we're out of lockdown but things are pretty much the same. The queues in shops are exhausting, your favourite restaurants are limiting bookings and…
Black solidarity – let’s get our house in order
My mother always told me “Charity begins at home”. I still revel is the amount of progress we’ve seen in 2020; I know in reality it’s only a drop in the ocean, but we have to take stock and appreciate that we’re seeing real social reform. Racism had long been swept under the carpet with…
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2020 US election results: Let’s get real
The Biden administration has successfully flipped key American states and now have one step into the White House (hurray!) but I’m going to give you my short and pragmatic view on this situation. Yes, I’ve been expressing my elation to see a blatant, unapologetic racist out of a position of great power and influence, but…
