diversity and inclusion

AGENDA

Victoria’s Secret, take note: ‘Sports Illustrated’ shows how to rehabilitate a brand

'Sports Illustrated' has made history with their new swimsuit edition, publishing three different covers featuring three different women…

By Sarah Finnan

Has society become more tolerant of the idea of dating interracially?
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AGENDA, SELF, EDITORIAL

Interracial dating: “People kept asking ‘where is she from?'”

With diversity on the rise, what struggles do interracial couples continue to face today? Filomena Kaguako speaks to…

By Filomena Kaguako

Denga and Masindi Phiringa, a pair of South African sisters currently studying law and psychiatric nursing, launched the skin and hair care brand, Whipped 2 Glow

SELF, STYLE

Black women still can’t find their favourite hair care products in Ireland, so they’re making them

A lack of hair care products for Black women in Ireland has led to some entrepreneurial women taking…

By Angela O'Shaughnessy

Racial profiling when accessing public services is a common occurrence when you’re Black, and it encompasses much more than racial bias in policing.
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SELF

‘I’m being followed again.’ This is what racial profiling looks like in Ireland

Racial profiling is a common problem in this country. Angela O'Shaughnessy sits down with four people of colour…

By Angela O'Shaughnessy

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SELF

‘There was very little they didn’t do to me, every day for a year’

Despite a history of horrific sexual and racial abuse growing up in a small Irish town, Chantal Kangowa…

By Lia Hynes

“We need to feel safe to call the guards and know we won’t lose our homes, other jobs and our children”
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AGENDA, SELF

‘What would happen if you took a poll and asked if sex workers deserve to be safe?’

This is the question that Kate McGrew, arguably Ireland’s most recognisable escort, asks people to consider as she…

By Angela O'Shaughnessy

2021 oscars

AGENDA

Academy round-up: The 2021 Oscars was a weird one

The biggest, funniest, strangest and most unexpected moments from last night's 2021 Oscars.We always knew it was going…

By Lauren Heskin

Dr Dalikeni believes the Mother and Baby Homes and Direct Provision centres –– the latter being the focus of her postdoctoral studies –– are both state-sanctioned institutional failures.
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AGENDA

Dr Colletta Dalikeni: ‘Direct Provision is a ticking time bomb waiting to happen’

Dr Colletta Dalikeni speaks passionately about actively supporting diversity at all levels to reflect the Ireland of the…

By Angela O'Shaughnessy

“Some clients don’t want to explain themselves...If your challenge is racism, it could be difficult to open up to a white person,”
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SELF

Two therapists of colour explain why Ireland needs more culturally-responsive therapy

Mental health issues in minorities present in all the usual ways – anxiety, depression and relationship troubles –…

By Angela O'Shaughnessy

AGENDA, LIVING

Why the 2021 Golden Globes are being overshadowed by controversy

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

WATCH: Irish singer Aimée’s new video is a powerful ode to body positivity

A new music video by Irish singer-songwriter Aimée is inspiring others to accept their insecurities and to love…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Model with Down’s Syndrome becomes first to pose for Gucci Beauty

The beautiful shots of model Ellie Goldstein will feature in Vogue Italia A model with Down's Syndrome has…

By Erin Lindsay