Black Identities – I am who I am (Part Two)
I’ve never really identified as being British, but that is what I am. My grandparents on both sides of my family were born in Jamaica, but both of my parents were born in London, England, so I am British. Whilst I identify with my Caribbean heritage, I must accept that I have been shaped by […]
Black Identities – I am who I am. (Part One)
Updated: Dec 18, 2023 BEES Contributors may choose to reveal their identities or not… When I was asked to write about my blackness, I was very excited to share my point of view, but after a little thought I had no idea what I would write. What does it mean to be black? I’ve never known […]
Black Identities
Updated: Dec 21, 2023 Living with multiple identities that challenge the norms of a cis-gender straight heteronormative society can present a labyrinth of emotional and behavioural conflicts. Our guest writer Zee Monteiro reflects on the influences of race, gender and spirituality on their journey to a deeper sense of self. It’s been a year and a […]
Black Identities – I am who I am. (Part Three)
21st Century Parents How do I teach my children about their blackness in a world where acceptance is changing, but hasn’t changed enough for black people? I feel that being a black parent is especially challenging as we have to prepare our children for all that is expected, whilst STILL having to explain that it […]