Courageous Conversations
Cultivating Equity through Courageous Conversations
Intersectionality requires us to think with an open mind and embrace the complexity of our identities. It challenges us to unlearn biases and relearn with empathy and understanding, acknowledging that our perspectives are enriched by the diversity of experiences.
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A Reflection on Faith, Evangelism and Respect
Over the past few months, I’ve been preparing for my confirmation in the Church in Wales. Although I’ve always felt a spiritual connection with God, I resisted confirmation earlier in life. Much of that came from how the Bible was presented in Catholic school – often rigid, unquestionable, and disconnected from the complexity of real…
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Indigo: An untold story in the West Part II
In Part I, I traced the journey of indigo from its origins in China and explored the chemistry behind how the pigment was extracted and used to dye materials. In this blog, we delve into how indigo, once a source of pride for India, became one of great suffering, starvation, and revolt for its people…
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Indigo: An untold story in the West
Recently, I was astounded by traditional Indigo dyeing processes. The process of going from plant to amazing textiles. Since then, I have taken a fascinating deep dive into history. One that starts in China, but then to India and colonial exploitation by the West. In this three-part blog I will share what I have unlearned…
Enriched Science 