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Celebrating World Afro Day. 🌍 World Afro Day - Celebrating Afro Hair! 🌍 Today, we celebrate #WorldAfroDay, a day dedicated to the recognition and celebration of Afro hair and its deep cultural significance. It's not just about hair—it's about pride, identity, and breaking down the barriers of discrimination many face simply for embracing their natural selves. In a world where Eurocentric beauty standards often dominate, World Afro Day empowers individuals to embrace their unique textures, curls, and styles. Let’s continue to create spaces where Afro hair is celebrated, and the beauty of diversity is embraced. 💪🏽 Shout out to the ambassadors, educators, and organisations advocating for equality, challenging hair discrimination, and uplifting our communities. Here are a few organisations leading the way in the UK: The Halo Collective: Advocates for the protection of Black hair at school and work. Their #HaloCode campaign is pushing for policies that prevent hair discrimination. Project Embrace: Focuses on changing the narrative around Afro hair in the media through representation and education. With initiatives like the Big Hair Assembly and the Hair Equality Report, World Afro Day is creating global awareness and driving forward the conversation around Afro hair and the importance of inclusion in schools and workplaces. Their work continues to inspire confidence in people with Afro hair, especially young people, reminding them that their hair is beautiful, no matter what society says. Let’s use today to reflect on and celebrate the beauty of Afro hair. Together, we can make every day an #AfroDay. #DiversityAndInclusion #AfroHair #CulturalPride #NaturalBeauty #EndHairDiscrimination

Point blank and PERIODT. 📸: Rinny Perkins, the creator of this important ‘Mug with a Message’👏🏾 #Misogynoir #PayBlackWomen #BlackWomenAtWork #BlackWomenPayGap #PayEquity #SystemicChange

Quite a few of you over the last few days have been saying that you are appreciative of the knowledge that is being shared and that you would be keen to learn more. Here is your opportunity. That is unless you are expecting the learning you require to come for free…

Please stop using the term INTERSECTIONALITY when what you really mean is INTERSECTING IDENTITIES. Intersecting identities and Intersectionality are NOT the same thing, and conflating them can be deeply problematic—particularly for Black women who are often excluded from these conversations. Let’s start with the basics: - Intersecting identities refer to the various social categories (e.g., race, gender, class, sexuality) that a person occupies. Everyone has intersecting identities, and they shape our experiences in unique ways. - Intersectionality is a term coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, rooted in Black feminist thought. It refers to the specific ways in which systems of oppression—like racism, sexism, and classism—intersect to create unique and compounded forms of discrimination. It’s not just about holding multiple identities; it’s about how those identities are situated within power structures and the resulting experiences of marginalisation. This distinction is critical because when people use intersectionality as a catch-all term for multiple identities, it strips the concept of its original intent, which was to highlight how Black women, in particular, experience overlapping and intensified forms of oppression. Black women have historically been left out of both feminist and anti-racist movements—intersectionality gives us the framework to understand and address that exclusion. When we conflate the two concepts, we risk erasing the very voices intersectionality was developed to centre. It becomes a diluted buzzword, rather than a powerful tool for understanding how Black women and other marginalised groups experience systemic inequality. This is why it’s vital to honour the specificity of terms. Words like intersectionality were developed for a reason: to reflect the lived realities of those who have long been marginalised within both social justice movements and wider society. To respect that means ensuring that we don’t use these terms loosely or in ways that obscure the very people they were designed to uplift. So, the next time you engage in conversations around identity, power, and oppression, REMEMBER: intersecting identities describe who we are, but intersectionality is about how the world treats us based on who we are—especially if we are Black women. #Intersectionality #IntersectingIdentities #BlackFeminism #RespectTheTerm

Ready to take your first steps towards racial equity? Join us on 18th September 2024 for our Racial Equity for Beginners Webinar. An essential session for anyone looking to understand the basics of race, intersectionality, and allyship. Why Attend? 🔸Gain a deeper understanding of race and racism 🔸Learn what intersectionality truly means 🔸Unpack structural advantage and its impact 🔸Explore how microaggressions can have an effect 🔸Discover actionable steps for allyship and solidarity Whether you’re new to these topics or looking to expand your knowledge, this webinar will equip you with the tools to start making a difference. Click the link in the comments to grab yours today! Let's learn, unlearn, and grow together. Don’t miss out! #RacialEquity #DiversityInclusion #Webinar #SocialJustice #AllyshipInAction

As Black women at work, the “too much” and “too loud” can mean many things: ‘Too melanated’ in the predominantly white space. ‘Too excellent’ in environments of mediocrity. ‘Too loud’ against the status quo. ‘Too aggressive’ just for stating our points of view. ‘Too difficult’ for enforcing necessary boundaries. ‘Too quiet’ when just wanting to observe and reflect. ‘Too unprofessional’ just for wearing our hair naturally. Sadly, this list is not exhaustive - it goes on. Our external presence as Black women loudly ‘speaks’ without us having to even say a word… …but we are often misunderstood. If we do contort, shrink or do our best to ‘perfectly’ clarify things in these types of systems, there may be a difference made that we DO notice - our silencing of self. May this reminder encourage us to honour who we are today and always - and to find spaces that do not ‘turn down’ the full volume of what we ‘sound’ like.💜 📸: Therapy for Black Girls #Misogynoir #BlackWomenAtWork #WorkplaceTrauma #SystemicChange

Ask yourself… “What will a conversation about race, reveal about me?” Reflect on the answer.

To my Black women: 🤎It’s okay for us to take a break from these things. 🤎It’s MORE THAN OKAY for us to not have to do these things at all. And: It’s REALLY NOT OKAY for systems to expect these things from us. 📸: @Blackgirlscanheal_ on Instagram (link to the original post in the comments) #Misogynoir #BlackWomenAtWork #WorkplaceTrauma #SystemicChange

Does your organisation need racial equity training? Join us for an online webinar on racial equity! This session is designed for beginners and will provide a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of creating a more equitable future. Don't miss out! During this interactive session, we will cover critical topics, including: 🔸 Understanding race and racism 🔸 Exploring intersectionality 🔸 Unpacking structural advantage 🔸 Addressing microaggressions and trauma 🔸 Practicing allyship and solidarity Tickets are available via our Eventbrite. Link in comments! #webinar #racialequity #maconsults #training

"I'm not mindful" "Very demure" 🚨 It's time we talk about the elephant in the room: The systemic failure of traditional workplace support systems for racialised employees. Daily realities that are too often ignored: →Reporting traumatising experiences with EAP, only to be met with inaction →Sharing experiences of racism, only to be gaslit and questioned →Presenting ideas that are ignored, then celebrated when repeated by white colleagues →Doing the hard work, only for a white boss to take all the credit Sound familiar? You're not alone. The hard truth: Many companies are failing their racialised employees. Surveys reveal that racialised staff often feel 'traumatised' by white EAP therapists and find current support systems woefully inadequate. Leadership's response? Too often, it's paralysis. They don't know how to address the harm caused or rebuild trust. It's time for a revolution in workplace mental health support. Enter Happiworkers: Your Partner in Anti-Racist Mental Health Support We're not here to put a band-aid on a broken system. We're here to rebuild it from the ground up. How we stand out: ✅ Accessibility for companies of all sizes ✅ Flexible, pay-as-you-go model ✅ Qualified, culturally competent professionals ✅ Confidential, safe spaces for open dialogue ✅ Proactive, anti-racist approach ✅ Cost-effective with higher ROI than traditional EAPs ✅ Culturally attuned care designed for underserved employees We bridge the gap between performative DEI and true anti-racist practice. Don't let your organisation fall behind. It's time to equip your team with the support they truly need and deserve. 👉 Ready to transform your approach to employee well-being and anti-racist practices? Book a demo with Happiworkers today. #WorkplaceMentalHealth #AntiRacism #EmployeeWellbeing #DEI #Happiworkers