On Being ‘Mohamed’ in Primary Education. Who are you? When are you? Where are you? Why are you? Not a day goes by when I think how my life would have been a little easier if I wasn’t called ‘Mohamed.’ Having turned sixty-years of age those days, sadly, have been many. It’s hard to explain […]
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“Understanding Mixed-Race, Ethnic Minority Young People’s Conceptualization of Belonging” Looking for Participants I am looking to interview mixed-race, ethnic-minority young British people about their conceptualization of belonging now and in childhood. Interviews will last about one hour! Eligibility Requirements: Ages 17-26 Living in the United Kingdom Identifies as mixed-race and non-white (e.g. Black Caribbean and
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When Transracial Adoption Fails – Paul Girard Egbers-Kane writes about his experience of being adopted transracially. I won’t sugar-coat it, most transracial adoptees claim their adoption was the best thing that happened to them; they were well loved and cared for and they have no interest in finding their birth family. Then there are TRAs
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AGM / Event Saturday 15th October 2022 Online “Are you part of a multi-cultural family?” – Breaking down barriers and building “Harmony” Carol Kayira, a young white mother of mixed race children, struggled to find resources and information to meet the cultural and identity needs of her children whose father was Black African. Carol’s personal
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‘Euanca’, published by Empress Royale in 2021, is a book of poetry from new author, E. A. Clarke-Akallanne. AWAKENING By E. A, Clarke-Akallanne 2021 Her hair grew in spirals, but she did not know it, Because from childhood it was straightened every little bit. This was first done with a metal comb heated on hot
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People in Harmony, (PIH), has been contacted by Samaritans who are undertaking a new programme of work around groups at risk of suicide that are currently underrepresented in suicide prevention research and policy. Samaritans are aiming to understand why some people may be at greater risk and what changes are needed so that fewer people
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People in Harmony, PIH, is hosting the first event of the Mixed Race Research Network via Zoom with a workshop and studies. With an increasing interest and the need for Research of Mixed Race Experiences PIH is establishing a network of researchers to share information and findings. The first event is online at 1:00pm –
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People in Harmony is a UK mixed race organisation established in 1972 to provide information and support to mixed race people, families and couples. One of our aims is to influence and improve ways that public services such as education, health, social care and criminal justice are delivered through discussion and debate. This is how
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Urgent action needed to tackle deep rooted and persistent racial disparities in policing.30 July 2021. The Home Affairs Committee calls for urgent action to tackle low levels of BME recruitment and retention, unjustified racial disparities in the use of stop and search and other police powers, and a worrying decline of confidence in the police
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Mixed Up in Love is a new report released from dating app Inner Circle, in collaboration with the authors of MIXED UP: Confessions of an Interracial Couple. The report takes a closer look at some of the challenges and themes behind British people’s behaviours when it comes to interracial dating and relationships and reveals half (49%) of Brits still fear
