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African Development and Advocacy Centre, AFRIDAC

@afridac1

AFRIDAC provides a platform and voice for the Black community by influencing social change through advocacy, empowerment, community and policy engagement.

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Justice shouldn’t depend on who you are. In the UK, legal barriers hit hard: šŸ”“ Higher incarceration šŸ”“ Lack of legal aid šŸ”“ Job & housing discrimination But with reform: 🟢 Fair representation 🟢 Legal education 🟢 Real protections It’s not just policy—it’s people’s lives.

Justice shouldn’t depend on who you are.
In the UK, legal barriers hit hard:
šŸ”“ Higher incarceration
šŸ”“ Lack of legal aid
šŸ”“ Job & housing discrimination

But with reform:
🟢 Fair representation
🟢 Legal education
🟢 Real protections

It’s not just policy—it’s people’s lives.
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Racial trauma isn’t always loud. It’s the sleepless nights, the tension in white spaces, the numbness you can’t explain. You’re not overreacting — you’re responding to trauma. Know the signs. Name them. Healing starts there. #RacialTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingTogether

Racial trauma isn’t always loud.
It’s the sleepless nights, the tension in white spaces, the numbness you can’t explain.
You’re not overreacting — you’re responding to trauma.
Know the signs. Name them. Healing starts there.
#RacialTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingTogether
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Not every call deserves an answer. Not every vibe deserves your energy. This week, choose peace over people-pleasing. What boundary are you setting to protect your mental health? #ProtectYourPeace #afridachq #MentalHealthMatters #Boundaries

Not every call deserves an answer. 

Not every vibe deserves your energy.
This week, choose peace over people-pleasing.

What boundary are you setting to protect your mental health?

#ProtectYourPeace #afridachq 
#MentalHealthMatters #Boundaries
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This week, I’m choosing peace. Saying no without guilt. Setting boundaries that feel right. Not everything deserves my energy — and that’s okay. #ProtectYourPeace #Affirmation #BoundariesMatter #Newweek #afridachq

This week, I’m choosing peace.
Saying no without guilt.

Setting boundaries that feel right.
Not everything deserves my energy — and that’s okay.

#ProtectYourPeace #Affirmation #BoundariesMatter #Newweek #afridachq
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Microaggressions are real. Name it. Breathe. Journal it. Talk it out. Your feelings are valid—and your healing matters. Share this with someone who needs to hear it. #BlackHealing #MentalHealth #Microaggressions #afridachq

Microaggressions are real.

Name it. Breathe. Journal it. Talk it out.
Your feelings are valid—and your healing matters.

Share this with someone who needs to hear it.

#BlackHealing #MentalHealth #Microaggressions #afridachq
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This week, I celebrate my small wins! šŸŽ‰ No win is too small to acknowledge. Progress is progress.šŸ‘šŸ¾ What’s one thing you’re proud of? #Afridachq #Affirmation #SmallWins #MentalHealthMatters #CelebrateGrowth

This week, I celebrate my small wins! šŸŽ‰

No win is too small to acknowledge. Progress is progress.šŸ‘šŸ¾

What’s one thing you’re proud of?

#Afridachq #Affirmation #SmallWins #MentalHealthMatters #CelebrateGrowth
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History made! 🚨 Congrats to Cllr Jason Jackson, the first Black Mayor of Islington! A bold reminder that purpose has no bounds. From the pews to public office—your journey inspires a generation. We see you. We celebrate you. šŸ‘šŸ¾ #BlackExcellence #RepresentationMatters #afridachq

History made! 🚨
Congrats to Cllr Jason Jackson, the first Black Mayor of Islington! A bold reminder that purpose has no bounds.

From the pews to public office—your journey inspires a generation.
We see you. We celebrate you. šŸ‘šŸ¾
#BlackExcellence #RepresentationMatters #afridachq
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This week, I choose to protect my peace—intentionally. Anything that drains my joy, triggers anxiety, or clouds my mind? I’m walking away from it. Mental health isn’t a luxury; it’s a priority. #afridachq #MentalHealthMatters #ProtectYourPeace #MindfulLiving #WeeklyAffirmation

This week, I choose to protect my peace—intentionally.

Anything that drains my joy, triggers anxiety, or clouds my mind? I’m walking away from it.

Mental health isn’t a luxury; it’s a priority.

#afridachq #MentalHealthMatters #ProtectYourPeace #MindfulLiving #WeeklyAffirmation
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Racial stress is real—whether it’s a microaggression or a heavy moment, your body feels it. Breathe. Sip cold water. Ground yourself. Say it: I am safe. I am strong. I am in control. šŸ–¤ Small steps. Big power. #RacialHealing #MentalHealthMatters #afridachq #ProtectYourPeace

Racial stress is real—whether it’s a microaggression or a heavy moment, your body feels it.

Breathe. Sip cold water. Ground yourself.
Say it: I am safe. I am strong. I am in control. šŸ–¤

Small steps. Big power.

#RacialHealing #MentalHealthMatters #afridachq #ProtectYourPeace
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This week, I choose joy—intentionally, fully, every single day. Not because life is perfect, but because joy is healing. Joy is resistance. Joy is strength. And this week, it’s mine. šŸ’› #AFRIDACAffirmation #ChooseJoy #JoyIsPower #MentalWellness

This week, I choose joy—intentionally, fully, every single day.

Not because life is perfect, but because joy is healing.

Joy is resistance. Joy is strength. And this week, it’s mine. šŸ’›

#AFRIDACAffirmation #ChooseJoy #JoyIsPower #MentalWellness
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Injustice cuts deep. Be gentle with yourself. Your anger is valid, your healing is necessary. Talk to yourself like you would a hurting friend. You're not weak for feeling — you're human. šŸ–¤ #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #FeelToHeal #HealingIsResistance #afridachq

Injustice cuts deep.

 Be gentle with yourself. Your anger is valid, your healing is necessary. 

Talk to yourself like you would a hurting friend. You're not weak for feeling — you're human. šŸ–¤

#SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #FeelToHeal #HealingIsResistance #afridachq
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This week, I ask for help when I need it. Strength isn’t doing it all alone. It’s knowing when to reach out. Let’s normalize asking for support without shame. #MentalHealthMatters #afridachq #AskForHelp #YouAreNotAlone #Affirmation

This week, I ask for help when I need it.

Strength isn’t doing it all alone. It’s knowing when to reach out. Let’s normalize asking for support without shame.

#MentalHealthMatters #afridachq #AskForHelp #YouAreNotAlone #Affirmation
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Facing discrimination? Here are 4 ways to advocate for yourself: šŸ–Š Write it down — dates, names, places šŸ—£ Speak up calmly if it’s safe šŸ“š Know your rights šŸ¤ Get support from an advocate or legal advisor You deserve respect. #afridachq #SpeakUp #KnowYourRights #SelfAdvocacy

Facing discrimination? Here are 4 ways to advocate for yourself:
šŸ–Š Write it down — dates, names, places
šŸ—£ Speak up calmly if it’s safe
šŸ“š Know your rights
šŸ¤ Get support from an advocate or legal advisor

You deserve respect.
#afridachq #SpeakUp #KnowYourRights #SelfAdvocacy
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#WorldRefugeeDay2025 No one becomes a refugee by choice. Behind every border crossed is a story of survival, strength & hope. We stand in solidarity with all who’ve been forced to flee. Everyone deserves safety, dignity & a place to call home. 🧔 #SolidaritywithRefugees

#WorldRefugeeDay2025

No one becomes a refugee by choice. Behind every border crossed is a story of survival, strength & hope. 

We stand in solidarity with all who’ve been forced to flee.

Everyone deserves safety, dignity & a place to call home. 🧔

 #SolidaritywithRefugees
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This week, I’m done over-explaining my boundaries. If they ignore them, they don’t deserve access. Protect your peace. You don’t owe long speeches for choosing yourself. #Boundaries #MentalHealthMatters #afridachq #ProtectYourPeace #WeeklyAffirmation

This week, I’m done over-explaining my boundaries.

If they ignore them, they don’t deserve access.

Protect your peace. You don’t owe long speeches for choosing yourself.

#Boundaries #MentalHealthMatters #afridachq #ProtectYourPeace #WeeklyAffirmation
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Why are Black communities in the UK more likely to face poverty & unemployment? Because racism isn’t just individual — it’s systemic. From biased hiring to historic redlining, the odds were never even. It’s time to challenge inequality, not just talk about it. #afridachq

Why are Black communities in the UK more likely to face poverty & unemployment?

Because racism isn’t just individual — it’s systemic.
From biased hiring to historic redlining, the odds were never even.

It’s time to challenge inequality, not just talk about it.
#afridachq
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Why does one side of town thrive while the other struggles? That’s not by chance — it’s economic inequality. šŸ“‰ Poor school funding 🚫 Limited job access šŸšļø Overcrowded housing Start noticing the gaps. Ask why they exist. Awareness is the first step to change. #afridachq

Why does one side of town thrive while the other struggles?

That’s not by chance — it’s economic inequality.

šŸ“‰ Poor school funding
🚫 Limited job access
šŸšļø Overcrowded housing

Start noticing the gaps. Ask why they exist.
Awareness is the first step to change.
#afridachq
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This week, I’m not shrinking to fit into spaces that dim my light. šŸ’” I’m standing tall, speaking up, and showing up—unapologetically. No more boxes. No more silence. Just light. šŸ”„ #NoMoreShrinking #OwnYourLight #Affirmation #IntentionalLiving #afridachq #BlackEmpowerment

This week, I’m not shrinking to fit into spaces that dim my light. šŸ’”
I’m standing tall, speaking up, and showing up—unapologetically.
No more boxes. No more silence. Just light. šŸ”„

#NoMoreShrinking #OwnYourLight #Affirmation #IntentionalLiving #afridachq #BlackEmpowerment
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šŸŽ“ No degree? Still employable. We believe opportunity shouldn’t depend on a certificate. Here’s how to boost your employability: šŸ“š Learn skills online (Google, Coursera) šŸ› ļø Join workshops/apprenticeships šŸ“ Build a solid portfolio Knowledge is free. Use it. #afridachq

šŸŽ“ No degree? Still employable.

We believe opportunity shouldn’t depend on a certificate.

Here’s how to boost your employability:
šŸ“š Learn skills online (Google, Coursera)
šŸ› ļø Join workshops/apprenticeships
šŸ“ Build a solid portfolio

Knowledge is free. Use it.
  #afridachq
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Young people deserve the power to shape their futures — through education, choice, and dignity. This year’s theme: ā€œEmpowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.ā€ Let’s count people, not just numbers. #WorldPopulationDay2025 #afridachq

Young people deserve the power to shape their futures — through education, choice, and dignity.

This year’s theme:
ā€œEmpowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.ā€

Let’s count people, not just numbers.
#WorldPopulationDay2025 #afridachq