The Shadow Side of Meritocracy
Recent discussions led by figures like Alexandr Wang and Elon Musk have sparked debates about the intersection of meritocracy and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Wang advocates for a hiring approach centred on Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence (MEI), and argues that prioritising the "smartest" candidates is crucial. This is a focus that some experts suggest sidelines DEI initiatives.
There is no climate justice without racial justice
As we approach COP28, I explore the interplay between climate and race. By contemplating these insights, we can gain a fuller understanding of how these systems intersect.
Recovering Outside the Western Medical System – Part 2
In part 2 of this blog, Karen Larbi shares with us her top 5 tips for self-care to prevent activist burnout.
Recovering Outside the Western Medical System – Part 1
In this two-part blog, Karen Larbi reflects on her work as an activist and how it led to combining social justice with self-help.
Building communities of resistance
Communities of resistance are collective spaces where we can return to ourselves. They help us develop the self-compassion, vision and clarity needed to heal from the wounds of oppression and societal assaults on our wellbeing, and within this healing is resistance to being assaulted and destroyed by the system.