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Popular Culture: Conversations that matter

A popular culture hub for the issues, events, and cultural moments shaping our world right now. In this category, we delve into the deeper aspects of popular culture, examining the impact of fast fashion, the effects of over-tourism, the significance behind global awareness days, the release of influential books, and evolving narratives within Black culture and beyond.

From headlines to hashtags, Popular Culture dives into the conversations that spark change and reflection. Here, you’ll find thoughtful commentary, critical reviews, and stories that connect the personal to the political — because culture isn’t just what we consume. It’s what we live, question, and carry forward.

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Exploring the Selfless Act of Breathing: A review of JJ Bola’s book

 ‍ The Selfless Act of Breathing is a poignant collection of essays, poems, and personal anecdotes exploring modern society’s complexities and the human condition. Written by JJ Bola, a …
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Broadcasters agree to stop using the catch-all BAME acronym

UK broadcasters have made a commitment to end the use of the acronym BAME “wherever possible” in favour of specificity, as recommended by a report from the Lenny Henry Centre for Media …
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Trans employee who tweeted about Dave Chappell special suspended by Netflix

David Chappelle received substantial criticism for his jokes and comments about trans people in his Netflix special, The Closer, which aired on 5 October. The backlash goes beyond comments in the …
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International Day of The Girl

International Day of The Girl is a day celebrated annually on 11 October to recognise the challenges girls face worldwide and promote their empowerment. The day was established by the United Nations …
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Teaser trailer for Colin Kaepernick series, Colin in Black and White released

A teaser trailer for Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay’s upcoming Netflix limited series Colin in Black & White has been released. The six-episode scripted drama chronicles Kaepernick’s …
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Watch: Steve McQueen’s Uprising docuseries on BBC

Last year, Sir Steve McQueen impressed audiences with Small Axe, a five-part anthology series set within London’s West Indian community during the late 1960s and early 1980s. The five short …
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The humanitarian crisis in Palestine

For over 70 years, the Palestinian people have suffered under Israel’s occupation. And today, the humanitarian crisis in Palestine is worse than ever. Over 2 million Palestinians live in Gaza, which …
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The ridiculous war on woke

The war on ‘woke’ and the overuse of the word wokeism has become a dog whistle to people who don’t like to be challenged for their bigoted, xenophobic or racist views. Just like the term politically …
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5 facts about the Black Lives Matter movement

What is Black Lives Matter? The Black Lives Matter movement started as a hashtag on social networks and officially began in the United States in 2013 after George Zimmerman was found not guilty of …
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Bookshelf: Unveiling the magic of Witches Steeped in Gold: A Book Review

 ‍‍As an avid reader of Young Adult Fantasy novels, I was intrigued by the buzz surrounding Ciannon Smart’s debut novel, Witches Steeped in Gold. I was impressed by the book’s quality, and …
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Americans split over anti-transgender laws

The United States is currently in a heated debate over transgender rights, specifically about which public restrooms transgender people should be allowed to use. On one side of the debate are those …
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Bookshelf: Exploring the Magic of Love in Colour

‍As a literature enthusiast and a die-hard fan of love stories, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Bolu Babalola’s latest book, “Love in Colour.” I had been following her on …
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