Having The Audacity to be Black and Queer

A Compilation of Black LGBT Voices June – Pride month, and whilst companies change their logos, and homepages to reflect their support of the world’s LGBTQIA+ communities, UK Black Pride tells us in their 2021 report that there is a growing number of black trans and non-binary people suffering from severe mental health impacts which surpass that of their white counterparts.  The report entitled ‘We…

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Five Key Inclusion Policies for The New Normal

If the Covid19 Pandemic has taught us anything – it is about having empathy.  It brought many of us a greater sense of awareness of our vulnerabilities, and what makes humanity one.  Over the past 2 years, ill health, fear, anxiety, and for many, loss have been the result of the Coronavirus itself, but we also had many other notable events which have affected most…

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Neurodiversity: Celebration, Strengths, and the Need to Create Inclusive Spaces

The term “neurodiverse” became mainstream in the 1990s and originated from sociologist Judy Singer. Neurodiversity is used to describe the different ways that people view and experience their immediate environment, it implies that there is no one ‘standard’ way of thinking, acting, or learning, and highlights the strength that comes with diversity.  Neurodiverse ‘conditions’ include dyslexia, dyspraxia, Aspergers and autism symptoms, Tourettes, and others.  In…

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