The response to Christchurch where at least 50 Muslims were killed in their mosque by a white supremacist terrorist may be perceived to be overwhelmingly positive if we are to look at the haka’s, the wearing of hijab in solidarity, the gestures of inclusiveness such as broadcasting the adhan nationwide in New Zealand, and the egg-cracking over …
I probably don’t want your solidarity, and this is why Read More »
Last week I wrote a post on Facebook, this article is an extension of that message. It explores the mindset of the people who burnt the effigy of Grenfell, the implications of whiteness, and how we define racism. This article explores whether generalisations and identity politics are ever useful and how we can see beyond them. …
It’s not unusual for discourse about child sexual exploitation (CSE) to become racialised, just as it has with R. Kelly. This can occur either from apologists as a method to dismiss accusations of wrongdoing; because “they’re attacking him because he’s black”, or as a tool used by racists in order to demonise an entire community, as is the case with …