While we worry about Brexit, American liberals face the ‘Blexit’ challenge
‘Blexit’ is a surging political movement in the US and is increasingly growing in recognition. Like ‘Brexit’, it is a play on words – but instead refers to a ‘black-exit’…
The love between Cadet and Krept inspired me
Last month, Blaine ‘Cadet’ Johnson passed away in a car accident at the young age of 28. He was an extremely talented rapper and lyricist, and was set for an…
Proud Banana: The ‘otherness’ of being East Asian
In the interactive world of ethnicity tick boxes I tend to choose ‘Asian other’. On the off chance that I’m granted the privilege of the additional line..
Dear men, please don’t pretend to be feminists
2018 was a big year for women. A simple hashtag, #MeToo, started a massive movement. This hashtag encouraged women of all races, backgrounds, and occupations to come forward and share..
A new Instagram project challenges black male stereotypes
“No black boy was born with a knife in his hand.” This is the mantra that Cephas Williams, founder of Instagram project 56 Black Men..
Operation Legacy: How the British government destroyed its history
In 2011, after a legal fight that lasted more than ten years, a group of Kenyans tortured by colonial authorities won the right to sue the British government.
Should Jack Letts be allowed to return to the UK?
Mazen Mustafa is a 23-year-old student at Kingston University. He spoke to us on Sunday about his relationship with Jack Letts, a close friend of his currently being held prisoner…
Brilliant storytelling and racial nuance earned ‘Green Book’ the Oscar
Last night, a heart-warming story received the accolades it deserved. Having won Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (for Mahershala Ali’s stunning performance), it is safe to…