“We Were Never Just Imagining It”: The Black Maternity Experiences Report 2025 Is a Cry for Justice — and a Call to Action
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The System Was Not Designed to Save Us — It Was Designed to Survive Us
When Black men enter mental health services, they’re too often met not with care — but with control. This isn’t new. What’s new is that someone finally dared to name it, plainly.
A landmark study published in PLOS Mental Health breaks decades of silence. Co-produced with those most affected, it reveals a damning reality:
Black men are over three times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act.
Their culture is misunderstood, their spirituality pathologised, their voices ignored.
This is not a broken system. This is a system working exactly as it was built. And the truth?
We don’t need more “awareness.” We need accountability.
Read the full piece by Black Wall St Media below. Then share it. Talk about it. Break the silence.
Read now: The System Was Not Designed to Save Us. It Was Designed to Survive Us.
This Windrush Day, we remember the women who built the backbone of the NHS — “The Wards They Walked” tells the story of Windrush nurses, their resilience, and the quiet grace with which they served a nation that refused to see their worth. Read the full article and reflect on the legacy, sacrifice, and strength that shaped British history.
Why are Britain’s children picking up knives instead of dreams?
Behind every blade is a story of fear, loss, and neglect. This isn’t just about crime—it’s about the cracks in our society. Read our latest piece on the roots of youth violence, and why awareness alone is not enough.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m shining a light on the emotional and mental toll Black women face in UK workplaces—where your expertise is too often questioned, and your identity too often dismissed.
Racism doesn’t just hurt feelings — it impacts health. This #StressAwarenessMonth, we explore how lifelong exposure to racism and systemic stress contributes to real health disparities in Black and minority communities. It’s time to connect the dots between inequality and illness.
The first-ever Wandsworth Autism Cultural Experience Fayre brought culture, community, and neurodiversity together in a powerful day of celebration and awareness. From steel pans to support services, this was inclusion in action.
Read how A2ndvoice CIC turned voices into a movement.
Dating? Marriage? Self-love? Navigating life after 50 is a journey like no other. From shifting societal norms to the power of choosing YOU, this article dives deep into the joys and challenges Black women face in love, life, and everything in between.
Ready to change the narrative? Read now!
Childhood wounds often linger in the shadows of adulthood, shaping our sense of self. As Black and Brown individuals, cultural expectations sometimes stifle our voices, leaving us with unhealed scars. This article by Wilson Hinds Consulting shares real stories of emotional trauma, like a woman recalling body-shaming remarks from her childhood, and a man still grappling with his father’s hurtful words.
Healing is a journey, especially for those from the global majority. The process is layered with cultural, historical, and personal complexities—but with self-compassion, it’s possible.
On 29th November 2024, during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, PLIAS Resettlement will host its inaugural Domestic Homicide Review (DHR), Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA), and Criminal Justice Summit in London.
