Happy black history month! How are we 11 days deep into October already?! And how has this month, (let alone this whole year), been for you so far? For me, it has been both productive and overwhelming! I started my Creative Writing masters this month, so I’ve been adjusting to the postgrad lifestyle, socially distancedContinue reading “Black History Month: UK 2020”
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So, What is White Privilege?
In short, it is the societal privilege that benefits white people over people who aren’t white. It is a racial bias, an advantage for those who have white skin. Although invisible, very present. I mentioned I would dedicate a post to white privilege last month, when I wrote, microaggressions towards black people we are tiredContinue reading “So, What is White Privilege?”
Microaggressions Towards Black People We’re Tired Of Hearing
What is a microaggression and why is it so harmful? It can be a statement or action that is used to discriminate against someone from a marginalised group. In this case, we’ll focus on its impact towards the black community. It can be intentional or unintentional, but creates a hostile environment. Exposing prejudice and biasContinue reading “Microaggressions Towards Black People We’re Tired Of Hearing”
The UK is (still) Not Innocent
A take on the current racial inequalities in this country and the reality of prejudice towards black people. Will racism ever be cancelled and police brutality cease to exist? When you think of all the protesting that took place in the last couple of months, the media presence created, the organisations and brands exposed forContinue reading “The UK is (still) Not Innocent”
Words By Seraphina 