Irène KSRWhere should I go to escape hatred?Being a French Moroccan woman living in the UK, I have always felt like a citizen of the world. Or at least, that’s how I would like to…2d ago2d ago
Irène KSRI have tried all the existing diets; here is what works.The most common pieces of advice are:Jun 26Jun 26
Irène KSRHave you ever experienced racism from your own people?I have. Or at least I think I did. I’m not even sure if we should call it racism, colorism, or self-hatred.Jun 51Jun 51
Irène KSRWhy do I really want to lose weight?I know overweight people who are healthy, gorgeous, stylish, and confident. They have fulfilling and successful lives. I wish I were one of…May 30May 30
Irène KSRHow the French secularism system enables the publication of racist illustrations.As a Moroccan French-British citizen, and a Muslim, I respect Islam as much as I respect all the other religions on the planet. I live in…Mar 16Mar 16
Irène KSRNo, French women don’t eat croissants every morning and stay slim.The whole notion of French women effortlessly maintaining their figure while indulging in croissants and baguettes at breakfast amuses me…Nov 22, 2023Nov 22, 2023
Irène KSRI don’t want to fall out with my Jewish friends over the Israel-Gaza conflict.I am a Muslim Moroccan French-British citizen. I live in London, a very diverse city. I have friends from all over the world, including…Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
Irène KSR“That’s not my mum!” and How I Was Hurt by This Simple Remark.I had the loveliest evening when I went out for dinner with my girlfriends: a fifty-year-old blonde, and a mixed-race woman, like me, but…Jul 4, 20231Jul 4, 20231
Irène KSRQueen Charlotte, A Bridgerton Story: an opportunity to have a conversation about race.I love having debates with my fifteen-year-old daughter about race and ethnicity. I find it interesting to compare the challenges I faced…May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Irène KSRTo all my well-meaning white friends, stop saying these 6 things to brown people.As a brown person living in a diverse city like London, I walk most days feeling like a human, no different from any other individual on…May 13, 2023May 13, 2023