This year’s Black History Month theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” represents a vital shift in focus for several reasons, emphasising the importance of agency, self-representation, and control over historical and contemporary stories of Black communities. Here are 10 reasons why this theme is a particularly important and impactful one: 1. Empowers Black Voices The theme places the power of storytelling in the
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Ok, so you’re putting in the work, and your intentions are good… but is there something you’re overlooking when it comes to inclusion in the workplace that’s lessening the impact of your EDI initiatives? When discussing workplace inclusion, the focus typically centres on factors like gender diversity and race, or physical accessibility. These are, of course, absolutely crucial, but they
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By cultivating a year-round culture of respect and inclusivity, you can create a safe and supportive environment for your LGBTQ+ colleagues. Do more than talk the talk! Find out how with our 24 for Pride ’24… 1. Educate Yourself – Take the time to learn about LGBTQ+ issues, terms, and history to better understand your colleagues’ experiences. 2. Use Inclusive
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October is Black History Month in the UK and we are loving the opportunity this year’s theme gives us to ‘Salute Our Sisters’! It is truly joyous to spotlight and celebrate the crucial role that Black women have played in shaping our history, inspiring change and building our communities…
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The US Supreme Court recently ruled that the US Constitution prohibits American universities from having affirmative action policies on the grounds of race.
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Intersectionality – the term, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, brings a lens that is really important for us to understand…. Intersectionality is the multiple layers of individuals that we are. It’s not just considering race, sexual orientation, disability, class, socio-economic background, education and so on. These strands individually can cause marginalisation, bias and/or discrimination against an individual…. but intersectionality finally identifies
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