As we’ve seen through the controversy surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, women are often labelled as difficult if we take up space. As human beings we all crave connection, and we all want to be liked. Yet, Black girls who express their opinions are often deemed troublesome well before they’re 10, so learn to…
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A Woman’s Work
Read moreI can barely concentrate on my words as I type. I’m writing this blog post on a Friday afternoon – four days later than planned. I missed my deadline because my life has been filled with interruptions from online meetings – and…life! First, there was Nana K, the kindergartener who needed me to help him…
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Doing What I Feel
Read moreAt a recent event for his new book, “Open Water,” British author Caleb Azumah Nelson read an excerpt from it which included a line that was completely arresting. It was: “I’m doing what I feel.” Those five words hit me right in the solar plexus. I was exhilarated and afraid. I mean, who’d be cocky…
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We’ve All Got The Skin For It
Read moreJudas and The Black Messiah: Has Daniel Kaluuya’s Got the Skin For It? My fellow Londoner Daniel Kaluuya has made a habit of playing American Heroes: Chris Washington in ‘Get Out’, “W’Kabi’ in ‘Black Panther, and now he’s playing a real-life hero, Chairman Fred Hampton of the Black Panther Party in the movie ‘Judas and…
