(Originally Published 28th May 2020) A reflection on recent events in the US will continue to illustrate an ugly reality; Black lives are of little or no consequence to the country’s…
Conquering White Privilege: A Pyrrhic Victory?
(Originally Published 13th APR 2019) On 28thMarch, I was invited to the John Grieve Centre, London Metropolitan University to attend an event commemorating 20 years of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry.[1] Its…
Do You Believe in Monsters?
The latest media headlines revealing the ‘biggest ever’ child sex ring are alarming, however, they should not come as a surprise.[1] Contrary to more dominant narratives asserting Asian grooming gangs…
When they see us, Fade to Black
“…there is but one destiny for the black man. And it is white.” [1] As the US grapples with the death of yet another innocent black male, Tyre Nichols –…
Police & Thieves: When Privilege becomes Synonymous with Abuse
Yet another revelation of statutory abuses of power by a member of the Metropolitan Police has lead to yet more handwringing apologies; however the resounding question to be asked is,…
Jungle Book: 21st Century Colonialist Strategy
"The gardeners should take care of the garden, but they will not protect the garden by building walls. A nice small garden surrounded by high walls in order to prevent…
Trick or Treat? Tokenism vs. Meritocracy
Glossary of terms Second fiddle: one that plays a supporting or subservient role.[1] House Negro: a black person who rejects their cultural identity to please the white man.[2] U-turn (noun):…
Black His-Story: Here’s Mine
It was the early hours of the morning yet I could still hear voices outside the bedroom window, on the street. Who’d be arguing these past three nights at the…
End of an Era: Mourning after the Knight Before
On 6th September 2022, Liz Truss visited an ailing Queen Elizabeth, requesting permission to form a government as the new Prime Minister.[1] Rewind 28 years and we witness our now…
Britain: A (Re)Developing Country?
“Crop failure, droughts and floods are not the only causes of hunger. Corruption, mismanagement and bad governance are mainly to blame for catastrophes…” [1] The above excerpt comes from a…