The End. (Not the end).

Well what a year it’s been. This is my last newsletter of 2022. All being well, I’ll be back early in January. Have a good and restful break, whatever you're doing.

Every year, following Lesley Pinder's recommendation, I fail to complete my Year Compass. This year I'm going to do it. And now I've told you about it, I'm going to have to!

A few more reflections on the continuing fallout from the Where are you really from? incident at Buckingham Palace.

Isn't it wrong/racist that Sistah Space only cater for Black women? Twitter explainer thread from Ava Vidal.

What does where are you really from really mean? Great article from Zoe Amar.

Ngozi Fulani’s real name is exactly what she says it is.

If this whole sorry tale can't be taken as an opportunity for white people to learn and reflect then I really do despair. But I won't stop!

Interesting and useful links 🖇️

I thought this was an interesting article about where next for a democratically-owned online spaces: How to save Twitter.

Learnings and reflections about community organising in big charities

Diversity without inclusion is hurting too many people. This is a useful explanation of the difference.

Learning points 🎓

The myth of reverse racism.

Day of the Week 📆

UN Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on 10 Dec. This year's theme was Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All. Yes please.

It was also the Geminid meteor shower this week.

What am I reading? 📚

Every end of the year I read this article by John Diamond.

What am I watching? 👀

Martin Luther King's Nobel Peace prize acceptance speech

Happy Christmas and lots of love

Lucy

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