Dropping some truth 💣
There has been some research into the importance of women of colour having their own exclusive spaces to grow and develop.
We believe such spaces are a MUST!
Women of colour need a respite from the racial and sex discrimination in predominately white and male spaces. We know these spaces will never be created for us, so we must create these spaces ourselves. As a South Asian woman, it is critical to find a space that values both my heritage and my womanhood—a place where I can be affirmed and validated.
“The trauma of predominately white settings means women of colour continue to deal with some of the most deeply severe obstacles and barriers as they navigate their professional careers-from pay inequity, dealing with both hypervisibility and invisibility, and facing both racial and gender microaggressions as they occupy positions in predominately white settings..
..Institutional discrimination is to blame for the lack of career advancement for women of color.
For women of colour, community is of chief importance as we navigate predominately white and inherently anti-Black spaces.”
CIERA GRAHAM
We have always been daring, bold, and ambitious—what we haven’t always had is spaces to call our own, spaces where we can simply breathe and spaces that are a source of our own healing and liberation.
Thats what we do here at AWMB and especially in Inspire Club.
Here are five reasons we believe this is a must:
The importance of these safe spaces cannot be overstated. They provide a much-needed resource for South Asian women to get the support and assistance we need. What do you think? Are they needed? Do you belong to one?
3 thoughts on “5 Reasons Brown Women Need Safe Places To Develop”
I agree with you completely.
I became aware of Ricky Reel’ campaign
through reading about Sikh network 553rd celebration at the parliament.
I recall hearing when he was reported missing Police’ dismissive and hostile response to his grieving family was horrendous.
Having dedicated most of my working life in Criminal Justice in the UK, I am acutely aware of the deep seated institutional racism and the government’ full backing to the perpetrators who use position of trust and power to oppress BME, Sikhs in particular.
Over the years I have written to the government, my MPs, and s number of organisations about serious issues in relation to us Sikhs.
I have mentioned Ricky Reel’ murder and awful ill treatment of a resident in the hostel where I was the Deputy Manager. He was in his 30s when passed away .
My predecessor had been brought back, I was not allowed to pass on the information at the Inquest in spite of being on full pay and having been declared fit to return to work on phased return after sickness which was the direct consequence of ” whistle blowing” .
I have been seeking a credible investigation into my ordeal for over twelve years.
Mrs.May’ office and, the Home Secretary in her premiership had advised ” to seek independent legal advice”.
Boris Johnson’ office did not even acknowledge my next day special delivery letters
Although I had no confidence in Boris Johnson,I still wrote to him.
I did not write to the former Home Secretary Priti Patel due to not only having no confidence in her but also her appointment had a dangerous agenda.
I am seeking someone credible from the media to look into the issues I am raising,
The conviction rate in our country is so low making police checks a completely futile exercise.
Can anyone be completely confident that people like Ricky Reel’ murderers are not in position of trust and power?. I suspect many unconvicted murderers must be in the Police force, fire brigade, Probation Prison Service and other governmental departments.
I hope that my life’ work comes to fruition, I cannot do so without backing from people with integrity and commitment to effectively challenging the system to bring about the crucial change
Thank you for sharing and all your have done – Ricky’s murder and lack of justice is horrific.
I totally agree with you, the journey we make is as a responsibility and ownership to make it a better journey for others.
We have seen from our own experiences the challenges and with the resilience and determination to bring awareness,confidence and support for generations to come. Imposter syndrome dwells in every step for me and many others, but when we have an underline purpose- our instincts are to push our through like a warrior.
Thanks for your work.