Bullying is often not acknowledged within the workplace; it’s brushed under the rug, and its victims are told to grow a thicker skin. Workplace bullying is the targeted mistreatment by individuals who exploit their position, power, and privilege to emotionally harm those in marginalised positions. Black women are victims of workplace harassment and bullying, often […]
Earlier this month Olivia Dean announced the release of If You Know What I Mean. This exclusive vinyl is every Deano fan’s dream and features five of her favourite songs including her hits ‘The Hardest Part’, ‘Echo’, and ‘Be My Own Boyfriend’. Dean has been touring the UK, performing in record shops to sell and […]
There are ethnic inequalities in health and especially in genomics studies. In 2009, it was found that only 4 per cent of genomewide association studies participants were people with non-European ancestry. British medical history fails to represent those of ethnic minorities, resulting in misdiagnoses, and a general unawareness of diseases such as Sickle Cell Disease […]
Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life is a must-see this autumn. From charms to life masks, this exhibition explores the relationship between science and art through the history of dissection.Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci would often use people as the subject matter of their artworks, because in order to depict a realistic presentation […]
Though Black History Month in the UK is a celebratory month of Black British culture, our history, and our people, this is an issue for everyone. The purpose of Black History Month is to praise Black pioneers past and present such as Sonia Boyce OBE, Diane Abbott MP, Olaudah Equiano, Baron Simon Woolley, Dr Harold […]
Simon Woolley’s 2022 book, SOAR: My Journey from Council Estate to the House of Lords tells the success story of Lord Simon Woolley, Baron of Woodford. SOAR is more than a “rags to riches” story, his determination to not only benefit himself but also encourage the achievements of other Black people from deprived areas. Chaired […]
Mark Thomas’ Black and White is a hilarious critique of the political state of the UK, both past and present. Thomas’ ability to mock the Conservative Party without having to resort to impersonation to create a pure mockery of their personal traits, is what makes Black and White a fantastic watch. The atmosphere at The […]
TW: Mention of eating disorders. It seems as though theatre hosted at TheSpaceUK venues are must-see shows at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival because, in my opinion, NASTY is the perfect representation of what modern independent theatre should be. This hilariously messy play uses the iconic duo that is Amy and Rio and their stories […]