Reflective Diaries

Fear is a powerful weapon, especially if it is internally consuming oneself in a self-sabotaging manner. I for one can speak to being a victim of media propaganda, feeding into the negative narratives I was being exposed to by social media however, I was reminded of the powers that lie within the unity of community spirit. As many led in opposition of the intended far right political protest in Glasgow, my local community in North Lanarkshire raised a flag of support and security.

Our work was not easy. It required us to confront the colonial legacies embedded in museum artefacts and ask difficult questions about provenance, power, and erasure. But it was deeply rewarding.

Yet, what stood out even more was the openness and generosity of those who participated. The feedback was rich, thoughtful, and deeply inclusive.

North Lanarkshire is a place of contrasts. It’s a region steeped in industrial history, where the echoes of coal mines and steelworks still linger in the air. But it’s also a place where new stories are being written every day—stories of people like our fathers, who came here from faraway lands, carrying pieces of our homelands in their hearts.