Lifting as We Climb: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
I shouldn’t be here. I should not be in this profession and I should not be in this position. Allow me to explain.
Diversity Trust AGM October 2023
“I know it’s getting to be a cliché, as I stand here in front of you every year and say “wow, what a year it’s been”! But 2022-23 did not fail to deliver! Things started quite well; everyone was busy, and people seemed happy. I learnt some very valuable lessons about managing people, managing workloads, … Continued
The Lasting Effects of Asian Hate Crime Post-COVID in the UK
Introduction Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK experienced a troubling rise in hate crimes targeting individuals of Asian heritage.
The Diversity Trust Podcast #14 Hate Crime
Listen to the full podcast interview here… #14 [The Diversity Trust Podcast] Hate Crime or Listen to a snippet here… [#14 Soundbite 1] Hate Crime – Joni – The cost of hiding “I looked very gender non-conforming…I … Continued
The Diversity Trust Podcast #13 Renee Bracey Sherman – PART 1
Listen to the full podcast interview here… #13 [The Diversity Trust Podcast] Renee Bracey Sherman or Listen to a snippet here… [#13 Soundbite 1] Renee Bracey Sherman – Intersectionality “…we are supportive of people generally who fit a certain mould, that are white, or they’re married, heterosexual, … Continued
Would I give back my Bipolar Disorder?
The simple answer is nope. But in reality, there is no simple answer to such a complex question. So, I thought that it may help to share my own mental health journey, as context to this perhaps surprising answer. Up until my early thirties, mental health conditions frankly happened to other people. After all, I was White, … Continued
Directing Towards Diversity
Image via Pexels As a consumer, you have the power to direct your money towards companies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Doing so helps create a more inclusive world and supports businesses owned by women, people of colour, and/or members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here are some tips on how to use … Continued
Linguistic Racism and Accent Bias
Unconscious bias, where our attitudes and stereotypes influence how we perceive and act out of our conscious awareness, can manifest itself in many ways. It may lead us to have conscious/unconscious negative judgments about individuals who speak non-standard forms of speech or by taking the linguistically privileged stance overlooking the linguistic and cultural diversity … Continued
Helping Your Organisation Be The Best It Can Be
Be the best you can be this year by becoming a more inclusive organisation – and then watch your business grow. There is a whole waiting workforce among our refugee population. By unlocking it, you will unlock a wealth of skills and talent that will help your business prosper and grow.
Bristol After Stroke – Supporting People With Stroke For 40 Years
Stroke is the 4th single leading cause of death and is a leading cause of disability. It happens suddenly, without warning, and can turn lives upside down. Bristol After Stroke is a local independent charity whose mission is to support people to adapt to life after stroke. You may not have heard of us but … Continued