Stories
- Article
The significance of safe spaces as refuges from racism
Beer writer David Jesudason discusses the impact racism has had on his mental health, and the consolation offered by pubs that feel truly safe.
- Article
Western magic’s fascination with the foreigner
Could modern magic shows be perpetuating damaging cultural stereotypes? Shelley Saggar shows how ‘exotic’ costumes and imagery are far from harmless fun.
- Article
Medics, migration and the NHS
In the 1960s the NHS became Britain’s biggest employer. So to help fill all those jobs, the government brought in thousands of workers from abroad.
- Article
Building resilience in a racist world
With the resurgence of racism in today’s UK, Louisa Adjoa Parker reflects on the trauma of growing up in a racist society and explores how victims could begin to heal.
Catalogue
- Videos
Racism, wilful ignorance and psychiatry
Sen, DollyDate: 2023- Books
Racism and psychiatry / by Alexander Thomas and Samuel Sillen.
Thomas, Alexander, 1914-2003.Date: [1972]- Books
Racism and English football : for club and country / Daniel Burdsey.
Burdsey, Daniel, 1976-Date: 2021- Books
Racism, fascism and the politics of the National Front / David Edgar.
Edgar, David, 1948-Date: [1977]- Books
Racism in the eighteenth century / edited by Harold E. Pagliaro.
American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies.Date: 1973
Events
- Performance
Racism, Wilful Ignorance and Psychiatry
The Forum
Past
- British Sign Language
- Relaxed
- Discussion
Passing down with Larry Achiampong and David Blandy
Online | In our building
Available to watch
Part of What we pass on
- British Sign Language
- Speech-to-text online
- Hearing loop
- Discussion
Decolonising healthcare with Dr Annabel Sowemimo
Online | In our building
Available to watch
- Speech-to-text online
- Relaxed