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B'OperaJun 22, 20202 min readWhy love and light is not enough in the face of racismThe idea that we can bypass structural racism if we all just send each other love and light, is being exploded out of the water.
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B'OperaApr 22, 20204 min read12 Ways to Survive Lockdown with Little OnesIf you’re getting to the end of the day with everyone fed, no-one dead, you need to take a moment to celebrate your own awesomeness.