“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.
What does it cost to speak the truth while Black, female, and visible in Britain?
Diane Abbott has been suspended—again. But this moment goes beyond party politics or headlines. It asks a harder question: What happens when a Black woman names a truth this country isn’t ready to hear?
“The Crime of Being Visible” is not just about one MP. It’s about what Britain does when marginalised voices speak clearly, unapologetically, and from lived experience.
A searing read on race, power, and the ritual of silencing.
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Stephen Lawrence’s murder didn’t just reveal injustice — it exposed a nation’s reflection. On #StephenLawrenceDay, we ask: have we honoured the mandate his legacy demands?
What the headlines called chaos was, for many, a cry for justice. The Brixton Uprising wasn’t just about burning streets — it was about a community pushed to the edge, standing up against racism, oppression, and police brutality.
Read the full story of rebellion, resilience, and a legacy that still echoes today.
Don’t miss I Am Judah, a powerful documentary that exposes the harsh reality of racial injustice in Bristol. This film tells the story of Ras Judah Abundi, a beloved community elder who was brutally tasered by police in 2017. It’s more than a film—it’s a call for justice and change. Watch this important story and join the conversation.
Why do missing Black women receive less media attention? Despite accounting for a disproportionate percentage of missing persons, their stories often go unheard. It’s time to confront the media bias and systemic racism that perpetuate this injustice. Read on to learn more about this critical issue and join the fight for equal representation.
Delving into the complexities of the global diaspora, challenging realities, and inspiring solutions. Join us as we navigate through the February edition of Black Wall St Media, exploring issues of inclusion, empowerment, and the pursuit of positive change. Let’s ignite conversations, spark awareness, and foster a community dedicated to progress.
Join us on a journey through history with Paul Wilson, a trailblazer in British policing. From establishing the UK’s first Black Police Association to his pivotal role in the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry, Wilson’s story is one of resilience and reform.
Linking the Past to the Present: The Impact of the Great Migration on Modern Racial Bias
