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Your Good Intentions Are Not The Point – Learning How To Avoid Harm In The Future Is

Too often we hear the called-out say “I did not mean to” rather than “I’m sorry that I did” – but when someone steps on your foot, it hurts whether they meant to or not
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I've Created My Own Space To Be Black And LGBTQ

Lee Gray came out to his traditional Caribbean family in an unusual manner but thankfully they were welcoming of his decision to come out. However, Lee is well aware that his experience isn’t the norm across the black community and has set up a podcast helping black people navigate through the world of LGBTQ. His advice? Create your own space to be the person that you want to be.
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Vitiligo Changed My Brown Skin White – The Way People Treat Me Now Taught Me A Lot About Racism

I've been 'passing' as a white woman since age 30, and now I understand why some white people don't see discrimination
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This Is How It Feels To Be Told To Go Home When You Were Born In The UK

I thought I was British but mainstream media enjoyed reminding me that I was an 'outlier'. No matter how hard I tried, I wasn’t enough of anything to feel like anything
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Black Mothers Are Disproportionately More Likely To Die In Childbirth - We Need To Address The Race Gap In Motherhood

I think we are long past putting this wholly deplorable outcome on pre-pregnancy health risks and social economic circumstances. It’s time to say it like it is: this is happening due to racial bias
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A Short History Of The UK Race Relations Acts

On 25 October 1968, the Race Relations Act was passed. It was the second in a family of three laws on race relations, that went on to change and shape Britain.
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GCSE Text Book Pulled From Shelves After Outcry Over Caribbean 'Stereotyping'

Hodder Education has stopped selling copies of the book following allegations of racism.
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BBC's Lost Boys Perpetuates The White Narrative Of South Asian Men

The documentary fails to address poverty or under-privilege, creating something closer to an affirmation of pre-existing negative stereotypes
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Woman Asks Police Not To Arrest Her Because She Is A 'Thoroughbred White Girl'

Lauren Cutshaw faces multiple charges, including possession of cannabis.
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We Need To Talk About Beauty Standards For Black Women Today

The pressure on black women to have a big boobs, a small waist and a big butt is dangerous
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