UK broadcasters have at long last committed to avoid using the term BAME
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Ashley Banjo’s powerful Baftas speech has set Twitter on fire, for good reason
“This is what change looks like, and I am so proud to be standing here.”
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Life
How we can all be better allies in the fight against racism
White people need to be better allies, that much is clear. So how can they do that?
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Podcasts
Nathalie Emmanuel explains her “frustration” a year after George Floyd’s murder
“Movements tend to be a trend...”
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The world reacts as Derek Chauvin is convicted of murdering George Floyd
“Pain and joy all in one...”
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33 things to watch on Netflix that put Black people front and centre
From Ava DuVernay’s 13th to The Incredible Jessica James.
People
Keke Palmer’s VMA speech on racism is everything we need to hear right now
“It's our time to be the change we want to see.”
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People
Prince Harry apologises for “endemic” institutional racism in a powerful new address
His words echo those of his wife Meghan Markle in a speech made after George Floyd’s death.
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People
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
Stormzy’s statement behind his £10m donation to fight racial inequality is a vital read
The rapper has made an important pledge following George Floyd's death.
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People
How a popular baby names website took a stand for #BlackLivesMatter
“Each of these names was somebody’s baby.”
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People
Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, and Michelle Obama join forces to rally and inspire young people
“We won’t solve anything if we’re only willing to do what’s easiest.”
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Leona Lewis’ story about her confrontation with a white store owner is a must-read
If you don’t think racism is a problem in the UK, you need to listen to what Leona Lewis has to say.
People
Sophie Turner responds to those criticising her decision to attend anti-racism protest
“Justice will be done when society reflects our beliefs that we are all equal. Until then there should be no peace.”
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People
Mel B explains why it’s so hurtful when white people say they “don’t see colour”
In a revealing interview, the Spice Girls star has revealed what it’s like to be “the only brown girl in the room”.
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People
Serena Williams has a message for those who think she’s responsible for Alexis Ohanian’s resignation
The couple sat down during an Instagram Live to candidly discuss Alexis’ powerful decision to resign from Reddit.
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People
Over a million people have signed the ‘Justice for Belly Mujinga’ petition
Belly Mujinga died of Covid-19 after she was spat on at work at London’s Victoria station.
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People
Regina King recalls why her son’s driving lessons were different to those of his white friends
And everybody should listen to it.
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People
Ellen Pompeo wants to know why police are carrying machine guns at anti-racism protests
“At the Women’s March, there were no machine guns. At Pride marches, there were no machine guns. But the Black Lives Matter march? Machine guns everywhere.”
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Dame Donna Kinnair describes the racism nurses face everyday
“Just look at the health of our nation and that will tell you about some of the structural inequalities that we have.”
Fashion
13 brilliant black-owned fashion brands for your shopping list
Begin making a change by getting to know these black-owned fashion brands
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