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The Girl From Niue
Black in White shares poems and opens minds about racism in the workplace and in childhood. It was established in 2020 when, stirred by George Floyd’s killing, Charlotte Shyllon wrote a book of poems called Black in White about some of her experiences of racism. Black in White now runs an annual poetry competition open to all people of colour and allies to elicit their stories, and so far has published four anthologies that include all the winning and highly commended poems. The girl from Niue is the fifth book in the series, featuring poems from the 2024 competition, and is named after the winning poem in the workplace category. Reading this anthology has been a moving experience, especially in the contemporary socio-political climate. Sincere thanks also to the authors for sharing your hearts and creativity with the world. In doing so, you have inspired me to redouble my personal commitment to tackling health inequalities, particularly at the intersections with ‘race’, gender, and socio-economic status. Dr Dawn Edge, Professor of Mental Health & Inclusivity and Academic Lead for ‘Race’, Religion & Belief, The University of Manchester
Here is your heart
As I read the poems I was moved, more than I ever expected, and then made angry, disgusted and frustrated that individuals are still being denied fair opportunities, are attacked and made to feel less, to be devalued. I was also inspired and felt the beauty of the poems... Avril Lee, Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Network, CIPR I was so genuinely impressed by the quality of entries. Impressed, too, by the diversity of voice, style, and lived experience. There was an abundance of passion, mainly, I believe, due to the addition of the ‘childhood racism’ category. The entries... were evocative and profound. Serena Malcolm, poet and Black in White Poetry Competition 2022 judge
Black in White Community Collection Volume 2
This book, like its predecessor, is dedicated to all those who see and value the benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion, and who labour actively in whatever capacity within this field to help open the minds of those who are the reason why these poems have been written... "As I read the poems I was moved, more than I ever expected, and then made angry, disgusted and frustrated that individuals are still being denied fair opportunities, are attacked and made to feel less, to be devalued. I was also inspired and felt the beauty of the poems..." Avril Lee, Chair of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations' Diversity and Inclusion Network "I was so genuinely impressed by the quality of entries. Impressed, too, by the diversity of voice, style, and lived experience. There was an abundance of passion, mainly, I believe, due to the addition of the 'childhood racism' category. The entries... were evocative and profound." Serena Malcolm, judge, Black in White Poetry Competition 2022
Her locks unveiled - Black in White
Ordinary people have presented extraordinary stories through the power of poetry, shedding light on the challenges of racism, so we never forget its ugliness and we recognise the need to address it if we as a people are to progress. Dr Marvelle Brown, Associate Professor – Programme Team Lead for Public Health, University of Hertfordshire Charlotte, your latest book…like the others, is full of insight, forcing one to think about the world we have constructed yet full of inspiration for change – thanks to you and the other contributors. Anna Kyprianou, Pro Chancellor, Middlesex University Charlotte Shyllon was raised a diplomat’s daughter and lived in a ‘privilege bubble’, not kno...
Foreign body
… a must read for anyone who wishes to understand the impact of racism, intentional or otherwise, through the words of those who experience it. Through the powerful poetry in this new book, you will vicariously experience what it means to be Black in a predominantly White world. Anna Kyprianou, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Middlesex University It was bittersweet to read through all the experiences the talented poets who submitted their work for Black in White’s first ever poetry competition have had of racism and discrimination both inside and outside of the workplace. Tia Miles, poet, and Black in White Poetry Competition 2021 judge
Black in White
Second edition – includes 16 new poems I found this book remarkable – beautifully written poetry that really made me think about and reflect upon her lived-experience as a black woman in business. There’s still so much further to go so the section telling other people’s stories was a wonderful addition – there must be many more stories to share and I eagerly await Charlotte’s next book. Amazon Review As someone who has worked in a corporate setting for over 15 years, I found this book very relatable and a reminder of some of my own experiences. it allows you to draw your own conclusions without preaching to you. Very thought-provoking. Amazon Review
Step safely
Falls take the lives of 684 000 people each year. Beyond the death toll, 172 million more people experience disabilities arising from a fall each year. Falls are not only a significant global public health problem – they are a rapidly growing one. Fall-related deaths have risen far faster than any other type of injury over the last two decades. Many factors account for this increase – ageing populations and patterns of urbanization chief among them. The Step Safely technical package provides concrete recommendations for evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage falls for children and adolescents, workers, and older people. Among others, effective prevention measures include parenting programmes for low-income and marginalized families, stricter worker safety regulations, and strength and balance training for older people. Preventing falls can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals linked to health and well-being, decent work, and safe, inclusive cities. The global community should actively look for opportunities to reduce the growing harm, suffering and loss that result from falls.
Mischievous Spurtle
Searing reflections on inequality, suffering and human endurance. These poems are a defiant call to arms for justice, community and caring. “Freedom gives us strength to speak out loud no more cowed with terror heads a-bowed the right to write – ignore the censor talk release the prison gates to let us walk”
