So, we are currently in 2022, the year of execution, the era of technological advancements that may have possibly advanced predictions in the 90s and before. We are in the era where kids are more prone to watching other kids play with toys, and let them decide if they want it rather than explore… Continue reading The Older Gen and Modern Tech
The eerie streets of the 1980s inner-city Leicester were a deprived part of the East Midlands which during the Thatcherite years, represented one of the manner urban conurbations. It was impacted by industrial decline, racial tension and police violence against Black youth. It was against this backdrop that movements orientating towards trade union activism and… Continue reading Reflections on Cape Town and the Connectors in Engagement Workshop 2022
Fashion is an art and form of self-expression. It can allow us to feel empowered and be in touch with our inner-self. Fashion allows us to represent ourselves and also make a statement. Gen Z are constantly pushing for great changes, whilst now being at the pinnacle of innovation and creativity in fashion and creative… Continue reading Fashion and the Green Agenda
Entering the venue, you are struck by the number of portraits decorating the room, a collection of prominent black figures who have played their part in history representing their communities in British politics. Councillor Akoto, Councillor Natasha, Professor Patrick Vernon and others spoke of the importance of the roles these prominent figures played in politics,… Continue reading Centric Take Their Seat at the ‘Black Representation in British Politics’ Event
The current cost of living crisis is having a detrimental impact upon so many people’s lives. Our own experiences mean we’re very enthused to partner with Impact on Urban Health to run a Cost of Living & Multiple Long-Term Condition (MLTC) project. This pertinent project will find the lived experiences of financial precarity and increases… Continue reading Cost of Living Impacting Inner City Communities
In 2016, the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) reported that BAME people felt less empowered when it comes to obtaining legal advice (Hilborne, 2021). While Selita (2019) noted many people are unlikely to view existing legal salaries and fees as appropriate. Such a gap between client and lawyer can lead to discontent and miscommunication as… Continue reading Supporting Community-Based Organisations to Navigate the Legal Domain
Being of Ghanaian descent and witnessing several relatives suffer from strokes in Ghana, it is a particular focus of mine to give something back. This comes in the form of wanting to build an in-patient rehabilitation unit to help address the poor stroke-after-care that currently exists, plus wanting to improve health awareness and prevention matters.… Continue reading Innovative Solutions to Support Stroke Patients in Ghana
Saturday the 5th of September marked Centric’s expansion into West London. The team attended the W12 Festival based in Wormholt park to speak to local residents and community organisations. Here’s a quote from Elaine Brown, a member of the team attending on the day: “Perhaps not as busy as wished but, overflowing with a range… Continue reading Centric Enters Hammersmith in First West London Community-led Training Initiative
Introduction To disseminate the lofty goals of the climate crisis narrative, eco-activism and environmentalism, the agenda must be situated in ways which carry meaning for minority communities in the West and more broadly, the Global South. The climate change agenda has a distinct lack of diversity and it is within this rubric the urban space… Continue reading Green Climate Change Agenda: Reinforcing Privilege, Colonialism and Corporatism?
During the formative phases of our ‘medical scepticism’ project with Impact on Urban Health, we came across the work of Dr Caitjan Gainty, from Kings College London, and the ‘healthy scepticism’ project. We thus embarked on a partnership exploring how Brixton has been home to subcultural communities, and significantly, subaltern counterpublic health spheres. Brixton is… Continue reading Health Activism in Brixton – Real Talk
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