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South Asian young adult carers balance study, work and family responsibilities while caring for loved ones – often with remarkable strength and determination. This article shares their dreams for the future, from higher education and careers to starting families and owning homes, and highlights the support that can help them achieve their goals.
What is life like for young adult carers in South Asian families? This article shares the experiences of 16–24 year olds in England who provide unpaid care to relatives, balancing cultural expectations, education and their own wellbeing.
Lauren O’Hagan explores the music of Phil Lynott and how his lyrics helped him make sense of his dual identity as Black and Irish.
With ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ the theme for Black History Month 2024, I watched the players of African heritage showcase their talents in the Nottingham Forest v Fulham Premier League fixture in September 2024 (Calvin Bassey, Taiwo Awoniyi, Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina), but pondered if they would be given the same opportunities as their white counterparts if they decided in the future to become football coaches/managers in the UK or Europe?
How are Muslim women represented by the media and what
implications does this have on their participation in sport? Rukhsana Malik
draws on her own experiences in this article.
How does a person’s ethnicity and the perspectives of different cultures affect the identification of neurological difference? Mel Green explores in this article on neurodiversity.
Learn about some key Black and Minority Ethnic figures from the LGBTQI+ community.
How does racism manifest itself in schools and workplaces? Explore the policies that discriminate against Black and Minority Ethnic communities in this immersive film interactive.