Being the student curator for the theme Colourism has been a great experience. It gave me the platform for my voice to be heard and express my opinion about a concerning societal issue. From start to finish the experience was enlightening, through the interviews I gained even more insight to the topic and got to […]
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As my Student Curation comes to a close, I just wanted to highlight some useful links if you’re interested in reading more, or finding guidance and support about the subject of colourism: Embrace Race EmbraceRace was founded in early 2016 by two parents who set out to create the community and gather the resources they […]
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With exams fast approaching we know that many of you will be considering where to sit your online exams. This is what we have to offer in the Library: We have a number of individual study rooms that can be booked in advance through our booking system on a first come first served basis for […]
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I am the raven blackness of nightthe thick ebony of gaboon rootsI am the dark pigmentation of skinand the apparent identity of race I am that river that will never run dryflowing from firm originsI am the uncracked kernel endowed by earthI am the blackness of charcoal on coloured canvas I am the hands waving […]
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According to the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), Colourism is: “A practice of discrimination by which those with lighter skin are treated more favourable than those with darker skin. This practice is a product of racism in that the white standard of beauty is upheld and benefits white people in the institutions of […]
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Colourism: Beauty in every colour Hello. My name is Catherine Chibuzo Anyanwu, and I am an MSc Digital Marketing and Channel Management student. I am the virtual Student Curator for this month’s theme: Colourism; being dark skinned and African is something I learnt to appreciate and embrace with great pride as it is makes me […]
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