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Comment on The Black and Asian Therapist Network wants the government to rethink it proposed policy on enforcing counselling on benefit claimants. by gmail

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Comment on People of Mixed Black and White Ethnic Heritage Identity by Samantha Pierre-Joseph

Samantha Pierre-Joseph — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:31:26 +0000

Posted on behalf Rachel Hollamby

Saying ‘mixed race’ I’ve always felt uncomfortable with this, both words..

And I really think, can’t we just be simpler and fairer and plainer speaking…

We say someone is black, we say someone is white, these are big general vague terms…

Can’t we also say someone is black-white

Or asian-white
Or asian-black
Or asian-black-white
Or whatever that individual person is.
Going in alphabetical order so there is no suggested preference.

If they have more and that does get a mouthful after 3, then then then, that person might for ease prefer to say group heritage (or mixed heritage / mixed ethnicity / mixed).

I imagine only for police purposes would there be a need to describe someone as an umbrella term ‘mixed race’, as they can’t stop a suspect whilst chasing them to ask what ethnicity they are…
So can’t we just have ‘dual or group ethnicity’ for them – shortened to their IC6 or whatever it is…

I really think this is it guys, I’ve cracked it…, let’s set it in motion x x x x x x

Comment on BAMEStream Bereavement Support Service by Samantha Pierre-Joseph

Samantha Pierre-Joseph — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:08:36 +0000

In reply to Lisa horton.

Hi Lisa

I’m really sorry to hear this my condolences to you and your family at this time.

I do hope you are receiving the support you need or are able to reach out to BAMEStream or an alternative bereavement service to gain support.

Kind Regards

BAATN Team

Comment on BAMEStream Bereavement Support Service by Lisa horton

Lisa horton — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:36:08 +0000

In reply to Katie. My mum and dad passed away

Comment on I don’t like being a spokesperson or advocate for people of colour or for equality and diversity issues by daing

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Comment on I don’t like being a spokesperson or advocate for people of colour or for equality and diversity issues by Dr Jessie Emilion

Dr Jessie Emilion — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:52:11 +0000

In reply to Karmela Jones. A very genuine article, highlighting how our histories shape our personalities. It's great to hear your honest inner voice which is very powerful. Inspiring. Well done.

Comment on I don’t like being a spokesperson or advocate for people of colour or for equality and diversity issues by Lorraine Welch

Lorraine Welch — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:16:42 +0000

In reply to Karmela Jones. Dear Karmela thank you for your comments, I am glad it resonated for you though of course it is always bittersweet to feel these feelings and experiences are shared.

Comment on I don’t like being a spokesperson or advocate for people of colour or for equality and diversity issues by Karmela Jones

Karmela Jones — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:47:33 +0000

This speaks to me deeply and not only do I see some of my own experience here, but my client work is reflected as well. Thank you for your vulnerability and honest in this conversation that very much needs to be had.

Comment on People of Mixed Black and White Ethnic Heritage Identity by Iona

Iona — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:35:37 +0000

Very interesting article- thanks for uploading. I’m a mixed-race individual (half white, half black). I don’t deem the term “mixed-race” as offensive. In fact, it’s befitting for a person whose ancestry comprises of two or more races/ethnicities; “Mixed-race” summarises this. I’m not exclusively black; I’m not exclusively white. I’m both simultaneously and honour both races equally.

Nowadays, I think the issue we’re facing is over-political correctness. “Mixed-race”, as a term, is not offensive in comparison to a term like “half-caste”. It cannot be denied that the latter is not politically correct, is obsolete, and carries its own negative connotations.

Whilst I sympathise with this article’s perspective, I urge its writer to consider that, for many, the term “Mixed-race” is used as self-description and not deemed offensive. Also, I don’t agree that a specialised term should be used for mixed-race people of white and black descent. “Mixed-race”, though it is an umbrella term, is highly associated with people of white and black descent already. Therefore, a specialised term isn’t essentially needed.

Comment on BAMEStream Bereavement Support Service by Samantha Pierre-Joseph

Samantha Pierre-Joseph — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:30:48 +0000

In reply to Katie.

Hi Katie,

Thank you for your message it maybe an idea to check out bamestreams website to see how you can register for the bereavement therapy. Alternatively you can also take a look on BAATN’s psychological directory which you can access here: /find-a-psych-therapist/#!directory/ord=rnd.

I hope this helps