Epistemic vampirisation: Tokenism and the hollowing out of Black organisations
Inspired by the film Sinners, this blog develops the concept of epistemic vampirisation within the context of Black-led or racially minoritised organisations to theorise the oppressive processes through which Black community knowledge is extracted, appropriated and repurposed. These processes, which I conceptualise as a form of vampirisation, simultaneously render Black-led organisations invisible and undervalued. The acclaimed horror film, Sinners, revolves around twin brothers returning to the 1930s Mississippi Delta to build a cultural juke joint
Equity Must Be Enforceable: A Call to Action on the Mental Health Bill
The UK’s Mental Health Bill is currently under review. This is not just a policy moment, it is a test of moral and political will.For decades, Black communities have been overrepresented in the most coercive aspects of mental health care;
Reflections & Resolutions for 2025
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