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The Colour of Madness: Exploring People of Colour’s Experience of Mental Health in the UK
Our interview with Rianna Walcott, co-author of ‘The Colour of Madness: Exploring BAME Mental Health in the UK’.
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LIFE
Recognising the Trauma African Daughters Encounter in Families Privileging the Lives of their Sons
Why we need to address and end the culture of the "golden son".
CULTURE
6 Awesome London Events that Will Get You Out of the House this Autumn
Film screenings, plays, comedy clubs workshops. Time to pause your hibernation plans because London has something for everyone this season.
SELF
Reigniting the Fire in my Kitchen: How I Reclaimed my Love for Cooking as a Disabled Woman
The choice was never between being a domestic goddess and a total exile from the kitchen. It was about going at my own pace, without fear.
CULTURE
It’s Time We Have a Serious Conversation about the Royal Family and their Role in Upholding Colonial Violence
The media coverage of the Queen’s legacy has left me wondering if we all remember colonialism the same way
LIFE
In Defence Of Letting Some Friendships Go and Putting Yourself First
Sometimes, the best way to love someone is to let them go. And sometimes, the best way to love yourself is a clean and final friendship breakup.
POLITICS
Dear Trade Unions: Could We Include Menstrual Leave in the Fight for Workers' Rights, or Is It Too Much to Ask?
Never have we needed trade unions more to protect our sexual and reproductive health rights.
LIFE
Goodbye Hustle Culture, Hello Anti-Ambition: Why This Cultural Shift Is Here To Stay
Leaning away from ambitious dreams and impossibly high targets just feels like the natural path now.
SELF
What Would Beyoncé Do? How Bey Inspired Me To Wear Blonde Hair Extensions - And Trust My Own Gut
Seeing Beyoncé give the middle finger to the assumption Black women can't wear blonde hair was an awakening.
POLITICS
Rishi Sunak’s NHS No-Show Fines Are a Direct Attack on Disabled People
As a disabled person, Sunak's plan for £10 DNA fines makes me feel sick and subtly scapegoated again.
SELF
As Is: Acting in an LGBTI Play with Fellow LGBTI Actors, I Found Trans Joy, Community and Catharsis
As a trans person, my recent experience of being in a play with a trans writer, director and mostly trans and non-binary cast had a profound impact on me - and proved once again why authentic representation in performing arts is so important.
SELF
On Finding the Essence of Self-Reflection: How I Stopped Being Mean to My Inner Child
On my birthday, I came across a letter I wrote to my younger self and was shocked by how harsh I was, solely focused on pleasing society and my family. Now I'm learning to be kinder to myself and do what makes me happy.