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"Don't call me BAME, my identity is so much more than that"
Why are we the communities of people who make up a significant 14% of the population, still lumped together under the dated title of BAME?
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- Namitha Aravind
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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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- Lauren Geall
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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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- Anna Brech
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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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- Hollie Richardson
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- Kayleigh Dray
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How a popular baby names website took a stand for #BlackLivesMatter
“Each of these names was somebody’s baby.”
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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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- Kayleigh Dray
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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.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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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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- Kayleigh Dray
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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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- Kayleigh Dray
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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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- Kayleigh Dray
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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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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Hollie Richardson
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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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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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- Kayleigh Dray
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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.”
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- Hollie Richardson
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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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- Billie Bhatia
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Meghan Markle responds to George Floyd’s killing in a powerful new address
The Duchess of Sussex reflected on recent events in an address to students at her former school.
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- Lauren Geall
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John Boyega’s impassioned speech during London’s anti-racism protests is essential listening
“I need you to understand how painful it is to be reminded every day that your race means nothing.”
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- Lauren Geall
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Yara Shahidi just perfectly explained why you shouldn’t call George Floyd’s killing “unprecedented”
“This is not an unprecedented moment. At this point, this is precedent.”
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- Lauren Geall
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- Megan Murray
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“The uncomfortable reality of talking to my white friends about George Floyd”
“As a black woman I am ready to let go of the white friendships who have met me and my pain with silence over the last week.”
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“He will never see her grow up”: mother of George Floyd’s daughter gives moving speech
“He was good. No matter what anybody thinks, he was good.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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