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?”