📣 New member of our writing group is in the press! Satya Dunning writes in @scotnational about Black women’s health and how their experiences of the menopause are often deprioritised and ignored.
Link in bio - read in full.
#blackwomenshealth #womensupportingwomen #media #healthandwellbeing
2026 writing group member Jasmeen Kanwal tells us about her recent article in the Guardian published through Pass The Mic.
Listen to why she thinks our work matters and read her excellent article in full - link in our bio.
#scotland #media #womenofcolour #scottishelections
A timely article from @hadjaumufofana__ on representation in the Scottish Parliament. “Sitting in that room, I was reminded that representation is not just about who is present but about how their presence is understood.” Read in full - link in bio.
Thanks @bellacaledonia for publishing.
Since 9am today when coverage started we’ve seen two women of colour giving their insights to the most important moment in the Scottish political calendar; our founder Talat Yaqoob, and Model and actor, Eunice Olumide.
We can and should see more of us giving our expertise across channels and newspapers throughout the election period. As with the last two elections Pass The Mic and @strath_gender are working together to do media monitoring and we will be publishing the full data on how many women of colour were sharing their opinions or expertise across Scottish media over the last 3 weeks. Watch this space.
And another new article!! Bamidele Bamgbopa writes about her being a mother and carer - and how a carers centre changed her life for the better. Scotland must invest fully in these support systems so that carers have spaces that care for them too. Read in full in the @scotnational@carers_uk@mecopp_carers@coalition_of_carers
Remember you can follow us on LinkedIn - just search Pass the Mic Scotland, there you’ll find the latest articles, events and opportunities. As well as a chance to share our publications with your processional network.
Read the latest article from our 2026 writing cohort. Jasmeen Kanwal writes about the influence of Reform on the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections and the impact of the division they sow on anti-immigration.
Read the article in full in the link in our bio.
Are you registered to vote in the Scottish Parliament elections? Our founder @talat_yaq talks through who can vote, how you register, and why this election matters.
We have witnessed the rise of bigotry and disinformation which are disproportionately targeting our communities and making us less safe. Hostile actions are using this political moment and we must use our vote and our voices to stand against the hate of the far-right.
Genuinely such a pleasure to organise the first (of hopefully many) low-key coffee hang outs with the @passthemicscot gang 💕
When you're in predominately white spaces for a long time, it's easy to forget the power of being in community with those who share your experiences 😌
DM the PTM Instagram to join the next Pass The Mic hangout!
It’s #internationalwomensday #iwd but this isn’t about “celebration” it’s about protest and action, it isn’t just a day, it’s an ongoing commitment.
This IWD use this moment to support and amplify Pass The Mic and women of colour.
ONE WEEK LEFT.
Get your applications in for the Pass the Mic women of colour writing programme. Be partnered with a newspaper or magazine and be paid for your published piece. Make sure you apply by the 23rd of February 2026. SHARE NOW! Link in bio.
#womensupportingwomen #woc #glasgownews #scotland #newstoday
