The attack on the Jewish community in Manchester, targeting a synagogue on one of its holiest days, must be condemned without hesitation. To strike at a place of worship is an assault not only on one faith, but on all who value peace, dignity and the right to practise religion freely. Jews and Muslims shareContinue reading “Condemnation of the Attack on Manchester Synagogue”
Category Archives: Racism
Not Our Culture, Not Our Martyrs: Britain Doesn’t Need Valhalla Politics
Before his killing, I had never even heard of Charlie Kirk. Having stepped away from X/Twitter, I had no real exposure to the American right-wing influencer bubble. Yet, in the last 48 hours, our UK media has been saturated with his name, his photograph, his story. Rolling coverage, live updates, glowing tributes – as ifContinue reading “Not Our Culture, Not Our Martyrs: Britain Doesn’t Need Valhalla Politics”
Hate Too Close to Home
Flags underfoot, refugees vilified, nurses targeted. Racism and bigotry corrodes all of us. Call it out, loudly and clearly.
Belonging in Modern Britain
Earlier today, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Margins to Centre Conference 2025 at the University of York. The conference seeks to amplify the voices of marginalised communities and this year the conference explored the theme of Belonging. Here’s the text of my keynote: =.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=. In The Tale of Despereaux, Kate DiCamillo writesContinue reading “Belonging in Modern Britain”
Preventing Radicalisation and Hate Crimes: Strategies for Educators and Communities
Children across the country have finally return to school after the six-week summer break and parents have breathed a sigh of relief. Many young people will bring with them cherished memories of family vacations, trips to theme parks, and days at the beach. However for Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, theContinue reading “Preventing Radicalisation and Hate Crimes: Strategies for Educators and Communities”
Soulful Spaces 