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Freelance writer with a background and interests in politics. I mostly write about identity and social issues.
A significant part of my early work focused on Brexit and its impacts on young people and ethnic minority communities. I have subsequently expanded (but not limited) my focus to center the Black European experience and Black womanhood.
Debates about statues and social distancing suggest Britain is once again going to miss the opportunity to actually engage meaningfully on the issue of race, says BELLA FRIMPONG.
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There is something about Twitter that just seems to fuel diaspora wars for no apparent reason. A few weeks ago, I witnessed an interaction which I can thankfully only describe as nothing short of amusing: Black UK Twitter vs Black French Twitter - or as it became known, 'Top Boy Twitter' vs 'Oui Oui/Baguette Twitter'.
The plight of black Europeans in the UK must be fought for with vim and zeal even if they are a small minority amongst a majority we cannot identify with Brexit has been a subject of contention in the UK for the last three years; we've all heard about it and are ready to move on from it.
Only weeks before they were due to take place, the government were insisting the European elections would not be held. Is there any wonder then that the necessary measures weren't put in place to allow all who were eligible to vote?
Archant BELLA FRIMPONG says the UK has benefited hugely from the freedom of movement. Here she gives a personal account of how it has helped her family. Become a Supporter "Tell us an interesting fact about yourself."
Voting is the first step an individual can take in getting their voice heard by those in charge. Representation matters, democracy matters, no matter how you vote. Whether we leave next month, later this year or not at all, it is important that our views are heard.