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Beyond Hester: unveiling the trauma of misogynoir
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Tributes paid to former Mayor Ray Lewis. Lewis, who helped launch the Capital Men mentoring scheme matching young boys from seven London boroughs with suitable mentors, has died aged 61 Unveiling Professor Kehinde Andrews – the UK champion of Black consciousness. He’s been hailed as a star at the frontline of anti-racism. But the celebrated academic and writer attributes his success to his late wife Nicole
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Black women deserve better – it’s time for action to improve maternal health
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HE debate about how the NHS can deliver high-quality care to all who rely on its services has seemingly ignored a key issue: a growing maternal health crisis faced by Black women in the UK. The sobering statistics from the MBRRACE-UK report (see page 6) reveal a stark reality – Black women are 3.7 times more likely to die during or after pregnancy compared to their White counterparts. These aren’t just numbers; they represent the tragic loss of mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends. Recent cases, such as the devastating loss of Nicole Thea and her unborn son Reign, serve as heartbreaking reminders of the systemic failures within our healthcare system. Cultural bias, stereotyping, and a reluctance to confront structural racism have all contributed to this dire situation. It is unacceptable that in 2024, Black women are still dying at alarming rates due to preventable complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Campaigners have long sounded the alarm, yet meaningful action from the government and health authorities remains elusive. Calls for targeted interventions,
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explicit goals, and a shift towards human-rights-centered care have fallen on deaf ears. The absence of policies, legislation, and training aimed at addressing racial disparities in maternal health care is not just negligent; it’s a grave injustice. The Royal College of Midwives’ acknowledgment of the deficiencies in midwifery education regarding darker skin tones underscores the urgent need for change. Black women deserve healthcare that acknowledges and respects their unique needs and experiences. It’s time to dismantle the outdated perceptions and biases that continue to perpetuate racial inequality in healthcare. As we approach the next general election, the issue of maternal health cannot be sidelined. We must hold our elected representatives to account on this issue and demand concrete measures to close the gap in maternal health outcomes. This is not a matter of politics; it’s a matter of human rights and basic dignity. Black women are right to be concerned about this issue and to demand change. We must ensure that no more lives are needlessly lost due to systemic neglect and discrimination. The time for action is now.
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Birmingham couple open first African trade cash and carry. The cash and carry will have a wide range of products directly sourced from Africa
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CPS ordered to compensate MP for false acid threat accusation. The Independent Assessor of Complaints has ordered the CPS to compensate independent MP Claudia Webbe for falsely reporting court findings, leading to her receiving abuse and death threats
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Vybz Kartel hearing set for June. The Jamaica Court of Appeal will decide whether Kartel should be released or face a retrial Black British Writers urged to enter children’s book publishing competition. The competition is looking for Black British writers to tell authentic stories that will resonate with children
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Failed again: Windrush victims hit by pension losses. Windrush Scandal victims who lost jobs now face losing their pensions say campaigners, as the Windrush Compensation Scheme’s calculations do not include pension earnings Popular Rastafarian High Priest to be laid to rest. Ras Bandele Selassie I was the Rastafari High Priest of the South West of England
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British Museum faces investigation over looted Ethiopian tablets. Non-profit Returning Heritage files formal complaint about the museum’s possession of stolen Ethiopian Tabots with support from law firm Leigh Day
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NELSON MANDELA DAUGHTER’S DELIGHT AT HOMERTON COLLEGE BUST OF HER LATE FATHER
Retired sculptor Jo Standeven donates work to Cambridge University. By Vic Motune
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ELSON MANDELA’S daughter, Makaziwe “Maki” MandelaAmuah, has thanked the Homerton College alum sculptor who donated a bust of the late icon to the college. In a video message recorded in South Africa, Maki expressed her appreciation that the bust, made by retired teacher Jo Standeven, would be displayed at Homerton which is part of the University of Cambridge. Maki, daughter of Mandela and his first wife Evelyn Mase, said: “I’d like to send a message of appreciation that my father’s bust will be held at Cambridge. And I am glad that 14 years after my father passed away, people around the world still remember him fondly for his fight for justice, for peace, for freedom, for a more diverse and inclusive world, for a world that is free from ignorance and arrogance of the other. “And I think, I hope, that as people view this [bust], they are
reminded that there is good in all of us and that it is our responsibility and accountability to contribute, to make this world a truly a peaceful, harmonious and a better world.” The tribute was made at a gathering hosted by the Homerton Principal Lord Simon Woolley, with Jo Standeven and her husband John. The college’s newly-appointed art curator, Eddie Akinrinmade, is leading the effort to identify the best location to display the bust, which will be followed by an installation ceremony. Lord Woolley said: “What an afternoon, hosting Jo, who has bestowed to Homerton College a bust of the great Nelson Mandela. It’s not just for me, it’s for the college and for visitors to see this iconic civil rights global icon. “Now we’ve got our own bust of the great man that I hope will
encourage and inspire our students, Black and White, to know him, to know his values and to live up to the ideals that we can
People still remember him fondly for his fight for justice, for peace, for freedom, for a more diverse and inclusive world, for a world that is free from ignorance of the other.
have a greater world, a greater space when you, as individuals, make a difference. I’m beyond pleased.” Standeven, who spent much of her career teaching deaf children, recalled being enthralled by his visit to the UK in 1996 following his release from prison. The idea to sculpt a bust of Nelson Mandela arose after Standeven learned that Mandela would be visiting Essex University to support his wife who was receiving an honorary degree She said: “We tracked him [as he drove in]. He was in his 70s. He was being taken by car up to where he was being picked up and taken to another building and we ran across the grass when he came out of that. So I got quite close to him and I did a few sketches. Later on, I saved some black and white photographs from the local papers.” Those sketches and photographs inspired her to make the
bust, which she is now donating to the college. Her journey to becoming the sculptor of the Mandela bust is a story of passion and perseverance, shaped by personal challenges and pivotal moments. Her initial interest in education stemmed from her family circumstances, including a deepseated desire to support her deaf brother, which led her to pursue teaching. She said: “I wanted to leave school to care for my sick mother and teach deaf children, inspired by my brother’s disability.” This drive brought her to Homerton College, where she was given the freedom to explore various subjects, ultimately discovering her love for sculpture. “Homerton was transformative; it allowed me to choose whatever subject I liked,” she recalled. “I chose to teach sculpture, which I found very therapeutic.”
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HESTER V ABBOTT: WE’RE ALL AFFECTED
Tory donor’s hate speech is the outcome of a social system that is riddled with the diseases of Afriphobia and misogynoir OVER the past several years, the term ‘toxic masculinity ’ has become a compound explanation for all forms of woman-hating. Its many facets have become notorious. ‘Sexism’ (discrimination against women), ‘chauvinism’ (belief in male dominance and supremacy), ‘misogyny’ (hatred of women), ‘patriarchy’ (the system of society or government in which men hold the power). Once intersectionality is applied, we meet ‘mysogynoir’, coined by Moya Bailey to describe “the specific hatred, dislike, distrust, and prejudice directed toward Black women.” All are lethal as individuals. Many of us are still unaware of the complex ways in which they all combine with Afriphobia to manifest and collectively traumatise Black women. Let’s be very clear. Frank Hester’s recently published comments about Hackney and Stoke Newington MP Diane Abbott and hating all Black women is so vitriolic that it combines every single one of the above. Of course, I could have penned a diatribe on Hester and the great irony that this is a man who once trained to be a priest. But, the issue with mysogynoir and Afriphobia, is that most modern discussions exemplify what psychologists call the ‘fundamental attribution error’. In other words, they focus blame on individuals, not on the situation. Make no mistake, Hester is part of a situation. It has long been the case that the maltreatment of Black women has been a constant component of patriarchal power. Maltreatment that stems from a single source: hatred. The very sight of Diane Abbott on television makes Hester hate all Black women. Every single one of us. The stark reminder that we are looked upon by the White male gaze
with sheer hatred is traumatic, no matter how accustomed we think we have become to it. The emotional pain connected to feeling hated digs deep within our core and psyche. It is purely irrational, and so it’s hard to digest on an intellectual level. As such, it penetrates into the core of our being. The emotional wounding caused just by being hated, is one of the most difficult traumas to heal from. The trouble with true hatred is that it cannot exist in a vacuum. It manifests into action. It becomes violence; it wields knives and loads bullets in to guns. Like a virus that mutates, Hester’s hatred of Abbott quickly became a violent thought. Black women survived the barbarity of the Middle Passage, the inhumanity of slavery, poverty, and the never-ending battle for equality. We still run the gamut on domestic abuse, cancer, blood pressure, diabetes, mental health, miscarriages, unemployment and, well, just about everything. On top of it all, a White male looks upon us and (without any provocation) hatred, like bile, rises up through his throat and makes him confess that he wants to shoot us. When Miriam Carey performed a U-turn a mile from the White House, police officers who have never been bought to justice looked at her and decided she
e trou le with true hatred is that it cannot e ist in a vacuum t manifests into action t ecomes violence it wields nives and loads ullets in to guns
should be shot before shooting her five times in the back. For centuries, the deep racial hostility that permeates Western society has burdened Black women with a hatred that has often served to focus brute manifestations of sadism, just by looking at us. Diane Abbott is already a modern paradigm of Black women as a target of disproportionate online abuse. As the first woman of African descent elected to the House of Commons 37 years ago, she should be lauded. Firstly as a real political powerhouse in her own right and secondly, for adding nuance and new dimensions to the intersection of race and gender in British politics. Instead, she received almost half of all the abusive tweets sent to female MPs at the last general election. When thousands gathered in solidarity in Hackney to protest Hester’s tirade against Abbott and all Black women, Abbott appeared moved by the support. She also looked visibly traumatised as she admitted to feeling ‘frightened’ as a ‘vulnerable’ single woman of 70. Trauma affects us as Black
women profoundly. Each time we are victim to misogynoir, we experience varying states of ‘racial battle fatigue’. It is the inevitable consequence of continued expressions of hatred that trigger our anxiety, stress and health issues. This is how Hester speaks in public, a poster-child of home schooled equality. So how do we ever truly know what our teachers, bosses, doctors and police are really thinking? And therein lies the rub. As we try to stand up and be seen, as we try to break barriers, shatter glass ceilings and navigate glass cliffs, we are fighting untold
battles. We simply do not have an outfall or adequate support mechanisms to be subjected to continued trauma. No amount of changing our profile pictures to portraits of Diane Abbott is going to magically fix the myriad of systemic and historic issues at play here. It’s time for a synergistic approach to Black female trauma as a historical issue that is still thriving. It’s time that our trauma is viewed as real and transmittable. It’s time to connect the dots
between misogynoir and our disproportionate syndromes, pervasive malaise, and needless deaths. We need to abandon the rose-tinted idea socialised traumas, like hate crime, rape and femicide, are anomalies in an otherwise fair society. We need the world to face the fact that offences like Hester’s hate speech are the inevitable outcomes of a social system that is riddled with the diseases of Afriphobia and misogynoir. We urgently need to see a personal and political willingness to accept our trauma as a social and political pandemic. Black women need tangible support to cope with the ripple effects of being hated. We need teachable leaders and politicians who recognise, and outrightly refuse to perpetuate structural trauma any longer. For the sake of our holistic wellbeing, we need to accept nothing less. This article first appeared in Black Wall St Media
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Olusegun and Oyetola Akande open t e fir t frican tra e ca an carr in t e Sinai Fleary
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BLACK Birminghambased couple have opened the first African trade cash and carry in the United Kingdom. Founded by Olusegun Akande and his wife, Oyetola, Pride of Africa Trade Cash and Carry will be the first one-stop African trade cash and carry in the UK, that is exclusively Black owned. The new cash & carry will provide a wide selection of specialty items, spices, seasoning, sauces, grains, beverages, fish, meat, poultry, palm oil, cooking oil and snacks, sourced directly from Africa for retailers, distributors, restaurateurs and caterers. Speaking to The Voice, Olusegun said: “This first of its kind facility marks not just a milestone for us, but a promise fulfilled to our community. It reflects our heart towards the potential of local commerce in Birmingham, especially within the African and Caribbean community. “Our aim is to both serve and uplift this community. We have only just officially launched, but already provided over 70 jobs and access to a wide range of authentic goods sourced directly from Africa and other parts of the world. We urge our community to join us in this journey, as together we build a stronger, more inclusive future.” Oyetola added: “This isn’t just about transactions, it’s about building relationships and empowering our community, giving them access to the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Africa. We’ve created a space where African and Caribbean businesses can thrive and customers can find value for their money.” The entrepreneurial couple, who are of Nigerian heritage, have extensive experience in the food industry, with Olusegun being the co-founder and director of Samis Online, an Afro-Caribbean retail and e-commerce food business. Oyetola has also opened a restaurant and bar; Empress Bar and Grill, and recently an African catering business, Oyetty Ready Meals, which is available for delivery UK-wide and in notable African food stores all over the UK.
At the grand opening, the team were joined by broadcasters Marverine Cole from GMB and Nikki Tapper from BBC WM to cut the red ribbon. Olusegun added: “We are thrilled that our family and friends could join us for the Grand Opening Day and celebration of this milestone – a result of our relentless dedication to bridging the gap and ensuring our African and Caribbean communities are fully catered to. “We’ve gone the extra mile to make this a reality, creating over 70 jobs and counting in the process, and we hope that the community will continue support us.” However, the entrepreneurial couple are also calling for more businesses to support Black-owned businesses. They said that getting the new business venture off the ground was far from plain sailing. Akande told Birmingham Live: “We were only able to secure a loan covering about 10 per cent of our budget at a throat-cutting rate, plus commission and fees, so we had to re-think our business model. “The banks made it very difficult for us. The majority was self-funded and we asset-financed some of the equipment.” A survey published by the British Business Bank last year found that just nine per cent of all Start Up Loans since 2012 have gone to Black business owners, highlighting how under-represented Black business owners are when it comes to getting their enterprises launched. The survey found that more than £73 million was distributed last year but Black-owned businesses got a disproportionately small share of the pie. Located in New John Street West, the new 25,000 square foot warehouse aims to be a hub for African and Caribbean cuisine enthusiasts. Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: “It’s great to see how a combination of entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the community has resulted in this unique local business becoming a commercial reality. This venture is a valuable asset to the economic growth of our multicultural city.”
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Black representation in clinical trials and other health research is essential to tackling cancer inequalities MY job is to bridge the gap between medical research and people from all walks of life. For me, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate in shaping the future of medicine is key. As a member of the Black community I innately understand the many social, cultural, and historical dynamics that influence our engagement with medical research. Despite having the worst experiences and outcomes, our participation in research remains significantly low. For example, Black Britons are less likely to participate in cancer research trials. This is confirmed by Professor Frank Chinegwundoh MBE, a consultant urologist and Chairman of Cancer Black Care who has researched differences in cancer screening uptake and awareness of cancer risk among minority ethnic groups. He notes that “there is also a lot of evidence from the UK indicating that people from Black ethnic backgrounds are statistically less likely to take up potentially life-saving NHS cancer screenings”. ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES We simply can’t effectively tackle health inequalities unless we have robust data that reflects a variety of populations. Tackling health disparities has been central to the work of the NHS-Galleri trial, the world’s largest trial of a blood test that can detect a signal shared by many different types of cancer, which I supported at their mobile clinic on Old Kent Road in Southwark, south London. It’s no understatement to say that the trial could revolutionise how we tackle cancer in the UK and further afield. Finding cancer early, usually means it is easier to treat. This blood test could help to bridge the gap in cancer outcomes for Black communities and act as a model for other clinical trials.
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couple of years but one result to shout about now is that the trial was able to recruit among its 140,000 volunteers, a broadly representative group of participants, and it received strong support from Black Britons across the country. I would like to see all clinical trials prioritise approaches to getting ethnically and economically diverse communities involved, including working closely with respected community leaders and organisations. There ere are many any populations who, in the past, have not engaged with research because researchers have not accommodated them sufficiently. Thee Translational Oncology ncology and Urology Research team’s Patient HELPING SCIENTISTS and Public Involvement UNDERSTAND OUR (PPI) Cancer Research Group for Diverse COMMUNITIES The results of the trial Backgrounds, at King’s won’t be known for another College London, supports
researchers with reaching diverse ethnic groups. We advise on culturally competent practices to employ when targeting specific groups, such as varying times and dates of trial appointments to cater for work patterns or childcare; running trials in areas with diverse populations; ensuring transportation is available or even making a contribution towards
travel expenses to ensure people are not excluded due to their financial circumstances. The NHSGalleri trial has been pioneering in this regard.
screening can help to find cancer early. If the test detects a potential cancer signal, the signal is then examined to predict the part of the body it is coming from. I’m excited about it because A REVOLUTION IN in early research, the test has CANCER DETECTION been found to detect many of the The NHS-Galleri trial aims cancers for which there are no to establish if using a blood national screening programmes. test alongside existing cancer The trial has operated mobile clinics in places around the country with a large Black population, including south London and Birmingham where they will be returning in the next few weeks. One trial volunteer from Brixton felt so strongly about encouraging fellow volunteers she shared her motivations with other participants. Jean’s interest in early detection of cancer stems from her husband’s diagnosis with bowel cancer in Barbados ten years ago. She recounts her gratitude to doctors. She recalls: “Because of the early detection, they were able to do the bowel resection and there was rofessor ran hinegwundoh no spread. So, he didn’t have to go
ere is a lot of evidence from the indicating that people from lac ethnic ac grounds are statisticall less li el to ta e up potentiall life saving cancer screenings
through the chemotherapy. He’s had no further issues at all.” Her close friend was not so lucky, dying soon after she was diagnosed with a late-stage cancer. “Comparing the experiences of my husband and my friend made me realise that early detection and early action made a difference to their survival.” I know that some readers may feel that joining a clinical trial could be burdensome, or they may struggle to see the benefits to themselves or others as well as having feelings of apprehension. That’s understandable. However, I would argue that there are trials going on now that could revolutionise cancer treatment within the next few years and remind them of the safeguards in place to protect trial participants. Most participants that I speak to are motivated primarily by the possibility of helping future generations as well as contributing to medical advances. Increased participation of the Black community in clinical trials or other clinical research offers a twofold benefit. It allows for the collection of valuable data and genetic information, leading to a more
nuanced understanding of how different cancers impact various demographics. In the long term, this knowledge will equip researchers with the tools necessary to improve patient outcomes for these communities. It’s apt to conclude with Jean’s thoughts in the hope that you too may be empowered to join a clinical trial at some point: “Losing someone close to cancer has made a big difference to me. When I heard about the NHS-Galleri trial, I thought if I can do my part, I’ll do my part. It hasn’t been an obligation from the perspective that nobody is forcing me to do it, but I feel obliged to give back where I can. You never know how it might help others.” If you would like to know more or help contribute to research you can visit www.nhs-galleri.org
SARAN GREEN SUPPORTS NUMEROUS RESEARCH PROJECTS AND CONDUCTS VARIED PATIENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT/ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AT KING’S COLLEGE LONDON AND IS A PART OF THE KING’S ENGAGEMENT RESEARCH NETWORK (KERN).
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