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How to tell if you have SAD — and what to do about it

For many people, winter is a time of sadness and depression. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and people find themselves feeling down. This is known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. …

Colin Kaepernick and the new salute – Take the knee

This post in is honour of Colin Kaepernick and the people who are currently participating in civil rights activities to highlight the injustices around the world. Whilst Black History Month is …

Black Power Salute and Peter Norman – the third man

The picture of Tommie Smith and John Carlos giving the Black Power Salute is iconic and instantly recognisable to many. But few people know of the bravery and tragedy of the other guy, the third …

Suffrage in Britain: Women of colour and the right to vote

The history of the women’s suffrage movement is often depicted as a struggle predominantly led and fought by white women. However, this narrow perspective overlooks the significant contributions …

Enoch Powell and the “Rivers of Blood” speech: A catalyst for racism in Britain

Enoch Powell was a prominent British politician who served in various capacities from the 1950s to the 1970s. He is, however, best remembered for his infamous “Rivers of Blood” speech …

The impact of cultural appropriation on affected communities

Cultural appropriation can be defined as a dominant group adopting elements of a minority culture without acknowledging the original source. More often than not, this occurs without understanding the …

Should racists be forced to learn about other cultures?

Airbnb host Tami Barker, from California, cancelled a guest’s booking on 17 February because the guest was Asian. Law clerk, Dyne Suh, had reserved the cabin in February for herself, her boyfriend and …

The importance of gatekeeping in protecting Black culture

Gatekeeping is a term used to define the practice of controlling, regulating, or limiting access and admission to something. In the context of cultural preservation, gatekeeping can become a …

Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris suing government for prison assault

David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence’s killers, is suing the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) after he was allegedly attacked by a black inmate. Norris who is serving a life sentence for killing the …

“These hoes ain’t loyal” preaches pastor Jamal Bryant

A while back I talked about the pastor who wanted his female congregation to attend church literally butt naked and I wondered at the mentality of his followers. Now we have Pastor Jamal Bryant …

Anxiety disorders and the causes

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear, and unease manifest in physical symptoms such as a racing heartbeat or difficulty breathing. It is normal to feel anxious from time to time, but anxiety can become …

Understanding the fine line: Cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation

Katy Perry recently apologised and acknowledged that she “did it wrong” regarding two separate performances where she was accused of cultural appropriation. Performing at the American …