PinnedApplications are particularly welcome from historically under-represented groups.There has been an increase in some organisations (like schools and education institutions) adding a clear statement of intent to recruit…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021
Hi everyone!So I know I’ve not really introduced myself as the person behind the podcast, so I though I’d take the opportunity to share some bits about…Sep 15, 2021Sep 15, 2021
D&I Job Posting Fail (Update)So about 5 months ago, I made a post related to a D&I job post that I came across from a previous employer that left much to be desired.Aug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
I’m not articulate, I’m clearI do always find it fascinating when I’m met with comments such as ‘you’re really articulate’ in response to something I’ve just said.May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
I don’t want to be known as the ‘best Black’… I want to be the ‘best’, who happens to be Black.It’s important to recognise the achievements of being the ‘first’ or the ‘best’, but I do often wonder how often we’re setting up for the…Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021
Due-Diligence and Integrity in D&I work.Recently, I came across a set of edutwitter tweets that included a set of selected screen grabs from a report by the IOE (Institute of…Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021
(7 of 10)On one hand I could start with something about how ‘interesting it is’ that the series isn’t done yet and yet we’re back to (a Black)…Aug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2020
3 ways anti-Black racism shows up in schools and the workplace. (Part 1)I was recently a panellist on a webinar being held on the topic of how anti-Black racism shows up in organisations and chose to place my…Jul 12, 2020Jul 12, 2020
A month later… what has been learned?According to a 2009 study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes 18 to 254 days for a person to form a new habit…Jul 8, 2020Jul 8, 2020
You’re not entitled to an A grade in understanding the lived black experience with a C in effort.The analogy is ever relevant and feel free to share.Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020