REN flashcards for BHM

I appreciate when you admire my hair, but don’t ask to touch it.

Please do not refer to me as your ‘black’ friend.

‘Black Caribbean or Black African?’

Never assume heritage; black comes in all shades, all backgrounds, all nationalities

‘Where are you from?... No, where are you from originally?’

I was born here same as you. Just because I am black does not make me an immigrant.

‘Does racism exist in the UK?’ Yes, Racism comes in different forms, many of which aren’t extreme or outright. It is a collection of thoughts, verbal or physical abuse, passive aggressive comments, stares, and behaviour towards a certain group of people.