Tue, Jun 09 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Kemi Badenoch argues that equality legislation like the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) has inadvertently created a culture where public authorities are so terrified of career-ending accusations of racism that they replace common sense and critical thinking with bureaucratic box-ticking. She claims this deep-seated fear has caused institutions to withhold information, avoid difficult conversations, and become “institutionally incompetent” when dealing with issues of race and identity. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Racism
From Doret Legore to Kemi Badenoch: Unpacking Britain’s Post-Racial Paradox
The Bureaucratic Class and the Culture War: Kemi Badenoch’s Vision for Britain
April 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The provided sources revolve around the contemporary British political and cultural landscape, specifically focusing on debates over race, institutional power, and conservative ideology. The material can be summarized across three interconnected themes: Continue reading
Racism never went away – it simply changed shape
Lars Cornelissen, Manchester Metropolitan University; Independent Social Research Foundation
Prime Minister Keir Starmer thinks that racism is returning to British society. He has accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK of sowing “toxic division” with its “racist rhetoric”.
Is racism becoming more acceptable in the UK?
Simon Goodman, De Montfort University and Rahul Sambaraju, University of Edinburgh
Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to address allegations of racism in Reform UK, and antisemitic and xenophobic comments and bullying allegedly made by Farage while he was at school. Farage has denied the accusations.
Racism isn’t innate – here are five psychological stages that may lead to it
Steve Taylor, Leeds Beckett University
Research from Europe and Australia in recent years has found a rise in the number of people experiencing racism. Reports from the US and UK have indicated that most ethnic minority participants felt racism was getting worse. And a global study has found rising incidents of discrimination.
I research race in politics – Kemi Badenoch’s views on inequality should worry Black Britons
Michael Bankole, Royal Holloway University of London
Kemi Badenoch has become the first Black leader of a UK-wide political party. But her ascent is unlikely to translate into meaningful gains for Black Britons.
The abuse of Diane Abbott by a top Tory donor should have us all thinking about how we normalise racism against women MPs
Orly Siow, Lund University and Sofia Collignon, Queen Mary University of London
Yet again a black woman in British public life has been subjected to racist and sexist abuse. This may be shocking, but it is not surprising.
Zambians are celebrating peace!
May 3, 2024 Politics/ — t’s great to hear that Zambians are celebrating peace! It’s important to remember that hate is often rooted in fear and ignorance. When people are afraid of what they don’t understand, it can lead to anger and resentment. This can manifest itself in violence, discrimination, and other forms of hatred. Continue reading
Why cannot Black people be English.?
/Lifestyle/ –The UK has not yet broken racism. Racism is a complex and systemic issue that has deep roots in British history and society. There have been many attempts to address racism in the UK, but these have had limited success. Continue reading
I am not a slave
Aug. 2, 2023 /Mpelembe/ –Racism is a complex issue with a long history. It is not possible to say definitively who “designed” racism, as it has evolved over time and in different cultures. However, it is clear that white people have played a significant role in the development and perpetuation of racism.
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