Guest blog from Emily Williams, Academic lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. This week, our Surrey Embracing Ethnic Diversity (SEED) network have brought us Culture Week. This is a new initiative that allows us to learn more about the people within SEED and their priorities. I find this really exciting! As Academic Lead for EDI […]
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The SEED community wanted to discuss historical situations that have changed the way different racial groups are viewed. Although a difficult read in terms of the topic, Colston Whitehead’s Underground Railroad novel has been a best seller since its debut in 2016. Now also an Amazon Prime series directed by Oscar winning director Barry Jenkins […]
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SEED (Surrey Embracing Ethnic Diversity) was formed in 2020 in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer. A couple of members of staff wanted to create a space for staff from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic backgrounds to share their experiences. To date, the SEED community stands at […]
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SEED members from the black and black bi-racial community have found the comments via social media aimed at the black British footballers who missed their penalties on Sunday night upsetting. The ally ship shown and the bravery of the three young men at the eye of the storm has been amazing. As we ease towards […]
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Further reading on Windrush For the second year running, Windrush Day has had to be held online due to the Covid Pandemic. This has been a great shame as the ability to come together and share the stories of the courageous Windrush generation provides a rich cultural connection. Coming to the UK in 1948 – […]
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One of our SEED community has penned this heartfelt poem to share their feelings and frustration at navigating the work space in the face of adversity. We thank them for their honesty and the courage to share. The White Mask When I felt compassion, confidence and drive You received darkness, threat, aggression I sang with […]
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