Does the term “white people” provoke a negative reaction in you? It did for me, the first time I heard of the show with the same name (see Dear White People on Netflix). It felt confrontational and uncomfortable. I almost wanted to peak over my shoulder in case anyone was offended by the term, afraidContinueContinue reading “Dear White People”
Category Archives: Anti-Racism
Challenging Racism
It’s hard, calling people out, especially on issues of race. But imagine how hard it is for black people and people of colour when you stay silent? If you want to be an ally, and truly stand up for racial equality, justice and fairness, then it’s important that you make your position clear. If/when peopleContinueContinue reading “Challenging Racism”
The Anti-Racism Journey
The more I’ve learned about becoming anti-racist, the more I’ve realised it really is a journey of education and awareness – particularly for those of us who believe we are “not racist” but are not aware of the part we play in maintaining the status quo, as demonstrated so clearly by the John T. MillikenContinueContinue reading “The Anti-Racism Journey”
Why am I doing what I am doing?
In times of high stress, humans generally revert to Fight, Flight or Freeze mode, and we’re seeing this so clearly in the response to the global anti-racism movement: Fight – those of us who are passionate about the cause, keen to get involved and help make change happen (or those who are actively, aggressively againstContinueContinue reading “Why am I doing what I am doing?”
When is racism a surprise?
When is racism actually a surprise? Speaking to a colleague yesterday, I mentioned the racist, prejudiced actions shown by the far right “football lads” supposedly defending statues last weekend, and his response was to imply there hopefully weren’t that many people there. Because we don’t like to think that racism is a big problem inContinueContinue reading “When is racism a surprise?”
Siobhán Kangataran 