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mervynalmeidaApr 293 min readBehind the Badge: The Unique Challenges of Being a Police Officer and Parent of an Autistic ChildI want to introduce a short story during autism awareness month from a member who is not only a police officer but also a parent to an...
mervynalmeidaApr 223 min readStephen Lawrence Day: How Can We Reflect and Take Action for Change?"Stephen Lawrence Day is a national day of remembrance in the United Kingdom, held on April 22 each year. The day honours the life and...
mervynalmeidaNov 3, 20233 min readBreaking Digital Barriers How SEMPER Scotland, Forth Valley Police and Vodafone Helped Uplift Communities Black History Month is celebrated every year in...
mervynalmeidaOct 30, 20233 min readThe Glasgow Girls Documentary: A Powerful Tale of Activism and Lessons for AllIntroduction: In 2005, a group of teenage girls from Glasgow, Scotland, became unlikely heroes in the fight for justice and equality....
mervynalmeidaOct 15, 20231 min readWe are Institutionally racist, BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT IT?Having race-related conversations in the workplace can be a powerful and inspiring experience. It allows us to expand our perspectives,...