How to Argue with a Racist by Adam Rutherford Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo Whilst it is imperative that White staff are doing the work to be better allies, to use their privilege for power and to be actively anti-racist, I do think it is important for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff to create opportunities for each other where possible, to empower people to value their own identities and celebrate their uniqueness, and to realise our own self-worth.”īarracoon: The Story of The Last Slave by Zora Neale Hurstonįreedom Is A Constant Struggle by Angela Davis Image credit: strongly believe that people of colour should never feel that they have to solve the problems of racism as it was not created by them. For Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff in particular, it will provide guidance on resilience, support and navigating higher education as a person of colour. These resources are focused on providing inspiration on empowerment, resilience and support. They are always doing the work by trying to dismantle racist structures or trying to stay resilient through painful racist occurrences. For people who experience racism it is even more harrowing there is little opportunity to ‘take a break’ when one is living and experiencing racism and systemic racial inequity in their daily lives. It is uncomfortable, and emotionally and physically exhausting.
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