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Navigating Fetishisation: Then And Now
As an adolescent Nigerian in 90s England, I never saw a problem with ‘throwaway’ comments such as “….that girl is definitely into your BMW…..” or “….I bet you’re a beast on the football pitch….”. As an adult I can now see these backhanded compliments for what they are, exoticisation covered in ‘white gaze’. It may be 2021 but racial fetishisation is still a problem…
3 Reasons i read historical fiction: with a book recommendation
Western education makes it seem like African history is all about slavery and colonization; therefore, reading historical fiction allows me to recognise the rich culture, heritage and agency of African people that I can identify with.
Why Sex Education Is Leaving Black Students Behind
Talking about consent is weird. I can say that confidently; I’ve been doing it for more or less the past eight years, working with a handful of organisations who deliver conversations about consent in universities, schools and workplaces. And talking about consent with teenagers? Awkward and weird…
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