Black dismissiveness of nature isn’t just simple dislike, it belies a legacy of trauma and the interference of white supremacy. A version of this article […]
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Black Nature Narratives
Black Nature Narratives explores black perspectives on issues relating to the natural world and our relationship with nature
Continue...Black absence in green spaces
Many people of colour have been disenfranchised from nature through human interference… An absence rooted in historical and current traumas of shame, hardship and racism […]
Continue...Land Justice and the uncomfortable issue of race
Redpepper Whether it’s growing your own food or enjoying the countryside, people of colour are asserting their right to the land in Britain. Amy Hall […]
Continue...Belonging & Un-belonging in the English countryside: Panel discussion
‘Belonging & Un-belonging in the English Countryside’ symposium took place on Thursday 2 May 2019. Part I: Being in the English Countryside Panel discussion chaired […]
Continue...Belonging & Un-belonging in the English countryside
‘Belonging & Un-belonging in the English Countryside’ was a day long symposium which took place at the MK Gallery in Milton Keynes on Thursday 2 […]
Continue...Eco-Fascism makes itself known in New Zealand
On 15 March 2019, Brenton Tarrant live streamed himself gunning down 50 Muslims in Al Noor mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand. […]
Continue...WWF, human rights abuses and the need to decolonise conservation
In the latest controversy for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), they are accused of human rights abuses against indigenous and local communities in […]
Continue...Over the Bridge: Reconnecting with Nature
In discussion with Over the Bridge podcast, discussing ‘Reconnecting with Nature’ and our relationship with the countryside and natural spaces as black people.
Continue...Let’s say goodbye to Respectability and welcome Assertiveness
In a politics of Assertiveness our aim is to remove ourselves from the drama of being made to feel aggressive or that we need to […]
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