For September’s Diversity Dictionary word of the week series, we went on an exploration into race-related mythologies and experiences: Reverse racism, white-passing and identity politics. These are terms that are misunderstood, misused, and can cause confusion, even provoke a sense of feeling attacked.
August 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup
June 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup
In the northern hemisphere, as summer approaches, companies take it upon themselves to remind people that they need to get in shape, to get ‘beach-body-ready’, to shed the pounds to be desirable. This is an unhealthy message for anyone, and particularly for anyone dealing with eating disorders. This is why we made eating disorders our focus for June 2022.
May 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup
April 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup
March 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup
February 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup
January 2022 Diversity Dictionary Roundup
December 2021 Diversity Dictionary Roundup
As we approach the end of the year, it can be easy to get swept up in festive cheer and for the social issues that we hear about throughout the year to be swept under the rug. Yet many want to be seen to be ‘doing the work’, without actually doing the work. Cue December 2021’s #DiversityDictionary theme.
#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Imriel Morgan
November 2021 Diversity Dictionary Roundup
#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Sulaiman R. Khan
October 2021 Diversity Dictionary Roundup
#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Lauren Fernandes
This week on the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we would like to introduce you to Lauren Fernandes, a freelance graphic designer, and co-founder of Young Black Psych. Young Black Psych is a social enterprise company specialising in spreading awareness and providing useful, easy-to-use resources for young people’s mental health within the BME community.
#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Zachi Brewster
This week on the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we would like you to meet Zachi Brewster. Zachi is an abortion doula + creator of Dopo Support which provides holistic support before, during and after abortions for all abortion experiences. She also wears many other hats including being a trustee at BiPride UK, a Telefriending Volunteer at Opening Doors London and a Co-Facilitator at Safe Spaces for Black Women. No matter what she’s working on, Zachi’s work aligns with her personal mission to improve reproductive and sexual health services for all.
#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Vicky Pasion
On the #TOBcommunity spotlight this week, we’d like to introduce you to Vicky Pasion. A recording artist, entrepreneur and activist who has captivated audiences since a young age - from London’s West End, as young Nala in ‘The Lion King’, to the 02 Academy. She’s also the co-founder of Gifted, By Nature - a production team and community, rooted in consciousness, creativity and compassion.
#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Becky Hoh-Hale
This week on the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we’d like to introduce you to Becky Hoh-Hale. Becky is the creator of the Ingat Ingat Exhibition, which celebrates East and South-East Asian people who came to work for the NHS circa 60-70s. She’s also the Founder & Creative Director of A Most Curious Wedding Fair - the biggest indie bridal event in the UK.
#TOBcommunity Spotlight: Simon Alexander Ong
This week on the #TOBcommunity spotlight, we’d like you to meet Simon Alexander Ong (he/him), a life coach and business strategist. He also partners with community-led initiatives to develop the leadership potential of the Chinese diaspora equipping young people from low-income households with the tools and resources to transform their lives and careers. Oh, and Simon’s debut book ‘Energize’ is also on the way!