“Middle-aged, Caucasian, male”: Nadiya Hussain on her struggle to belong in the world of TV
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Alexandra Burke shares her experience of “heartbreaking” racism in the music industry
The X Factor star says she was told to bleach her skin “to look whiter”.
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People
Beyoncé calls for justice in moving open letter about Breonna Taylor
“[You must] demonstrate the value of a Black woman’s life,” she writes.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Sugababes’ Keisha Buchanan on what it’s like to be the only black woman in a band
“I wasn’t allowed to be upset, I wasn’t allowed to have an opinion.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
This new mental health campaign exposes the stigma people with less common conditions still face
New data from anti-stigma campaign group Time To Change has revealed the extent of the problem facing people with conditions such as schizophrenia.
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Critics’ Choice Awards 2020: Ava DuVernay scoops the prize for most powerful speech
Filmmaker calls on people to rise up against injustices.
People
Gabrielle Union urges women to call out workplace discrimination in powerful post
As questions continue over her firing from America's Got Talent, the actor says it’s important to speak out.
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Life
This is exactly how long it will take for women to be equal to men worldwide
Plus, why the UK is falling behind other countries when it comes to gender parity.
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People
This is what an MP really looks like, according to Tele Lawal
Councillor makes powerful stand over “unacceptable“ campaign photo.
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Life
This new bank card might be giving men 10 times the credit as women and WTF?
How is this happening?
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Careers
Women told they have pancake-like brains at ‘empowerment seminar’
And men's brains are like waffles, apparently.
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
How the “broken rung” problem stops women getting ahead at work
Few companies are aware of this systematic barrier to success
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Maternity discrimination is a huge problem, and Elizabeth Warren deserves praise for speaking out
One in nine mothers in the US have said that they were fired because they were pregnant.
Life
California’s Crown Act proves natural hair discrimination has no place in 2019
The new legislation explicitly bars discrimination against Black hairstyles.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Life
This is why MPs are calling for a ban on gagging orders on victims of sexual harassment
NDAs should not be used as an excuse not to investigate allegations of abuse and harassment.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Life
Society expects women to do EVERYTHING – as this genius Twitter thread shows
Burden of gender expectation laid bare in brilliant viral chat
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- Anna Brech
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People
Serena Williams: it's good for women to get emotional at work
The 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion calls for greater compassion and support
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Beauty
Virgin Atlantic crew no longer have to wear make-up – but it's hardly a victory for feminism
Airline's change in grooming policy prompts questions over gender discrimination
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Life
This city has become the first to ban discrimination based on Afro hair
Grooming policies that ban twists, braids, cornrows and Afros are now against the law
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- Sarah Shaffi
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On-point and powerful banners from the 2019 Women's March
"Remind yourself of your power every chance you get"
Life
The rising levels of abuse in women's football
As the profile of the women’s game rises, so have reports of harassment and sexist discrimination.
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- Moya Crockett
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