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Together we stand -Books About Race In Britain To Add To Your Anti-Racist Reading List

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  Over the past few days, demonstrations have taken place in the U.S., UK, and across the world to protest the killing of George Floyd  at the hands of Minneapolis police  on May 25 and demand more is done to end racism and police brutality. One of the first steps non-Black people can take in helping this cause is educating themselves on the issue. Reading about racism here in the UK will not be a comfortable experience, but with so many  informative books about the topic,  there are no excuses not to be doing it. This list includes books that will help readers learn about the history of racism and anti-racist activism in the UK, as well as what racism looks like today and how you can actively become a better ally. The books below predominantly focus on Black British experiences and histories, but there are works featured for those looking to read more widely about the issue of UK racism, xenophobia, and white supremacy. I have also included novel...

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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We all want to succeed. And one path to success is identifying the habits that can help us on our journey. I believe habits are the consecutive action which is repeated every day every hour which we choose consciously and act upon them .Those decisions believe me determine your future ,not your stupid degree. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is a self-improvement book. It is written on Covey's belief that the way we see the world is entirely based on our own perceptions. In order to change a given situation, we must change ourselves, and in order to change ourselves, we must be able to change our perceptions. What habits do highly effective people have? The book opens with an explanation of how many individuals who have achieved a high degree of outward success still find themselves struggling with an inner need for developing personal effectiveness and growing healthy relationships with other people. Covey believes the way we see the world is en...