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’..
Dear men, please don’t pretend to be feminists
2018 was a big year for women. A simple hashtag, #MeToo, started a massive movement..
A new Instagram project challenges black male stereotypes
“No black boy was born with a knife in his hand.”
Operation Legacy: How the British government destroyed its history
In 2011, after a legal fight that lasted more than ten years..
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…
Raheem Sterling appears in Dave’s new music video
Raheem Sterling makes a short but meaningful appearance in Dave’s powerful new music video. The video explores the all-encompassing nature of black identity and makes strong statements about the continued…