Let's Decolonise Central

Informal group of staff at The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama committed to decolonizing both our institution & our disciplines. #LetsDecoloniseCentral

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

We recognise that our institution (with vast majority in UK HE) has been built on a legacy of colonial power & aligned with the interests of white, male supremacy. We are committed to working actively to subvert this legacy & challenge these interests wherever they are found...

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

'Complainants get exhausted and give up simply because there is no comprehension of what racism is. There is either outright denial, ‘gaslighting’ or minimising.' YES @PriyamvadaGopal https://t.co/ES6vJWmUZD

[Jordan 🌈 @jordanofeden]

I honestly feel that my input as a student was manipulated in this "review" to paint the image that @CSSDLondon is anything but racist. I'm disappointed.

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

Hi @artsindustrymag, this report by @Halpin_HE found that about half of staff/students surveyed couldn't agree that racial discrimination is not tolerated at Central, or that race-related incidents would result in action from the school. How does that square with your headline?

[ArtsIndustryMagazine @artsindustrymag]

Central School of Speech and Drama cleared of racism @CSSDBATP @CSSDLondon @TheStage @ace_nationa
https://t.co/px7VMPabS1

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

Hi @SPRHoran, can you explain why you've linked to this piece that misrepresents both the remit and the findings of the @Halpin_HE race equality review? And why have you described your independent review of @CSSDLondon as a partnership with them?

[Shaun Horan @SPRHoran]

Proud to partner with Central on this Race Equality review. https://t.co/uO3d3o6mql

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

Hi @Halpin_HE, can you explain why you've linked to this piece that misrepresents both the remit and the findings of your race equality review? And why have you described an independent review of @CSSDLondon as a partnership?

[Halpin @Halpin_HE]

Halpin is proud to have partnered with @CSSDLondon on this important race equality review. https://t.co/il0xxVB7DC

[Yasmin Gunaratnam @YasminGun]

“This university has not provided enough support, far from it. We have had enough; our occupation is a necessary last resort in the face of an institution that does not take racism seriously” https://t.co/ogqjXm8Tnv

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

The @cssd_ucu branch are hosting an open discussion about #LetsDecoloniseCentral on Wed 13 Feb, 5pm. All @CSSDLondon staff are invited. Please come!

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

#letsdecolonisecentral

[Prof Kalwant Bhopal @KalwantBhopal]

'Education is a space in which the norms of whiteness are reinforced and reproduced. Outsiders who do not identify with these norms ('British values') are seen as a threat' (p.85). I will be discussing this next week in my keynote @CSSDLondon #equity
https://t.co/RGB4Xt5WM6

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

‘We know that nothing will change unless these initiatives are part of a comprehensive strategy for equality, diversity and inclusivity that is owned and driven by senior managers.’ We would go further: A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR DECOLONIZING https://t.co/K1uY9kRRca

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

Preach!

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

#letsdecolonisecentral

[Dr Sylvan Baker @lizardmandrb]

Stirring thoughts on a Monday night! #Decolonisation2019

[Priyamvada Gopal © @PriyamvadaGopal]

Zephaniah's remains the most coherent and principled position

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

A thread for anyone who asks what #decolonizing means. #LetsDecoloniseCentral

[Ayse Tashkiran @AyseTashkiran]

Question everything, make space, celebrate difference, unearth histories, collaborate, support initiatives, speak up and out, publish, point out omissions, listen to quiet voices, see humans moving, be tireless.....take action

[Molly Rebecca Wilson @mollrebecca97]

Fantastic to see #LetsDecoloniseCentral alongside #CentralSaysEnough at graduation! After the year students have endured at Central, I’m glad we still have staff like @lizardmandrb 🙌🏻

[The Cycle Project. @cycleprojectart]

#imafeministbut it takes me 24h+ to get robe-d for my @CSSDLondon graduation @southbankcentre #letsdecolonisecentral

[Let's Decolonise Central @DecolonizingC]

#LetsDecoloniseCentral

[Dr. Aylin Karabulut (sie/ihr) @_aylinkarabulut]

„#Diversity is pointless when it‘s not changing the culture.“ @afuahirsch

+ Professor @kehinde_andrews by @GuardianAnushka

https://t.co/dVCg78NKib

[Valentina Vela @vvelagiraldo]

“Access to education” and “equal representation” and “the struggle is worth wile” but still no access to Tier 4 students. #decolonisecentral #dearwhitecentral