Social justice & intersectionality

Allyship means when hearing people support deaf people and work together with them. An ally is someone who supports a better and equal life for deaf people. Good allies are important so deaf people have the same rights as everyone else. When deaf people have allies, they can better fight against problems they face every […]

Many people believe white supremacy refers only to violent hate groups, like the Ku Klux Klan or Nazis. But white supremacy is not just about violent extremists. It is a system, a way of organising society, where white people are seen as the norm, and their lives, cultures, languages, and choices are treated as better,

What’s the difference? Some people say, “I’m not racist,” but that is not enough. Being not racist means you don’t do or say racist things. Being anti-racist means you speak up and take action to stop racism. Not Racist Anti-Racist Stays Silent Speaks up Avoids doing harm Tries to actively stop harm Does not Challenge

Intersectionality is a framework created by Kimberlé Crenshaw, a Black feminist legal scholar from the United States. She introduced the term in 1989 to explain how racism and sexism (along with other forms of oppression) work together in the lives of Black women. Crenshaw showed that Black women are not just affected by race and

Race is a social construct, this means it was created by people, not by science or nature. But it’s important to know why it was created. Race was not just made to describe people. It was created with racist intentions, to divide, control, and justify the mistreatment of Black, Indigenous, and other non-white people. White

What does BIPOC mean? BIPOC is an acronym. It stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. This term began in North America but is now used in many countries, including in Europe. It helps show that Black and Indigenous people often face different and more serious kinds of racism than other non-white people. Why