We stand in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement- with our colleagues, our partners & our friends. We r proud to have a brilliant, diverse
@rabidbites family & strive to ensure that every person is treated fairly, respectfully & encouraged to reach their potential...
@rabidbites family & strive to ensure that every person is treated fairly, respectfully & encouraged to reach their potential...
However- we recognise that we must know better and do better! Stop relying on black people to do the heavy lifting and use resources that will educate you on the complexities of racism and the many ways it manifests itself.
amazon.co.uk/dp/1541647432/…
amazon.co.uk/dp/1541647432/…
Systemic racism is entrenched in academia. Only constant pressure has any chance of removing it: challenge the explicit and implicit racism and accept that this might mean difficult conversations or challenging your own privileges. #BlackandSTEM
Take a look at #blackintheivory for examples of the many microaggressions faced by #BAME #blackscientists every day. We cannot continue to allow this to be the norm. And this is only the tip of the iceberg! #BlackandSTEM
Follow and support more #BAME #BlackandSTEM scientists. We are admittedly a bit sporadic and rubbish on Twitter but have recently started following:
@Fredros_Inc
@ravenscimaven
@Blklivesmatter
@Fredros_Inc
@ravenscimaven
@Blklivesmatter
