We need to realize the racist tradition is normalized blackface — Christmas is right around the corner, and that means in the Netherlands and Belgium, Zwarte Piet celebrations will soon flurry onto the streets of Rotterdam, Breda, and Antwerp. Despite years of fighting against the racist tradition some still participate in it. The tradition of Zwarte Piet also known as “Black…

Let's dismantle these microaggressive comments — As black women, we encounter an abundance of remarks that are clearly offensive to us as a whole. However, society doesn't realise that some of the remarks they make towards us are derogatory, when they may think they are harmless in effect. From my personal experiences, I can account for…

A 6th police officer is relieved of duty in the Tyre Nichols death investigation — On the 7th of January, Tyre Nichols was taking pictures of the sunset at Shelby Farms in Memphis Tennessee. Nichols was passionate about photography and skateboarding. …

Unpacking why Black bodies are commodified and how fetishisation boosts racism. — Black bodies are fetishised not only because of “preference” but because White people know that our existence is profitable. However, our existence is only shown respect when we deliver fruits for their benefit. The significance of our existence does disappear when our livelihoods are at stake. Society appreciates Black people…

The couple was met with boos following a current race controversy back home — The Prince and Princess of Wales are currently in Boston for the second annual Earth shot Prize Awards Ceremony — an initiative founded by Prince William to help address the earth’s environmental challenges. …

After a 1957 photograph of Jones recently surfaced, people are questioning his ignorance. — Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has found himself at the centre of controversy following a photograph of himself standing on the frontlines of one of Little Rock Arkansas segregation clashes, recently released in a Washington Post article. The ground-breaking article is part of the publication's season-long examination of the NFL's failure…

Some support bans on Critical Race Theory, but do they realise it fuels instances like these? — A middle school teacher in Pflugerville, Texas has been fired after he declared that his race is “the superior one” to his students. Pflugerville Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Douglas Killian wrote in a statement—“As of Monday morning, Nov. …

Is the disclaimer really a necessity? — In writing my articles about white supremacy, white privilege, and white fragility, I don't always think to adjust my sentences to include the word “some” before I say, White people. At times I do, but that's more subconsciously, and whenever I don't, I do get the odd comment here and…

It is complicated. Why? Because without racism, where does privilege stand? — People tend to avoid complicated things, because who would willing want to put themselves into complex situations when they could rather easily be avoided? To some White people, racism is a complicated matter, a web that should not be touched or spoken of. We know what racism is, a system…