First, racially profile. Then, stop and search.

a pink dress with little flowers on it doesn’t exactly scream “terrorist”, but apparently brown skin does. Trigger warning: racism, police violence. I hate “playing the race card”. Most of the time, I will come up with some kind of excuse for someone else’s racist behaviour, so that I don’t seem like I’m playing the victim. But sometimes, it’s painfully obvious. I was walking through … Continue reading First, racially profile. Then, stop and search.

This isn’t justice for George Floyd, but it’s a breath of relief

I cried myself to sleep last night thinking about George Floyd. Of course, it feels like a time for celebration but I can’t help feeling the weight of the situation almost more than I ever did before. I haven’t really planned out anything for this post but I just wanted to sit and write about this, so bear with me if this ends up being … Continue reading This isn’t justice for George Floyd, but it’s a breath of relief

“He’s really racist… he would hate you”: internalised racism and its effect on relationships

How many relationships am I going to have to remove myself from because of the colour of my skin? Hello, I hope you’re well. It’s been a while! 2020 has been quite the write-off, and unfortunately the lack of social interaction meant a lack of inspiration, hence my disappearance. If you’re reading this, thank you, and if you’ve messaged me or spoken to me about … Continue reading “He’s really racist… he would hate you”: internalised racism and its effect on relationships