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 …
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.
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 …
Five fun things to do at home
The government have set out their roadmap out of lockdown. If all goes well, things should be back to normal on 21 June. We’ve still got a few months to go before we can go out and enjoy the outdoors …
Monuments: A short film by Donmar
Donmar Warehouse theatre has launched Monuments, a short film resulting from a Donmar Local project.
The project explores the legacy of the British Empire. With anti-racism movements sweeping the …
Bookshelf: Exploring the depths of identity and trauma in Derek Owusu’s “That Reminds Me”
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“That Reminds Me” by Derek Owusu is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity and trauma.
That Reminds Me is a debut novel by …
Issa Rae to teach Creating Outside the Lines Masterclass
MasterClass, the streaming platform that lets anyone learn from the world’s best in virtually any subject, announced today that Issa Rae will teach a class on creating outside the …
Donald Trump’s legacy of white supremacy
Donald Trump is a racist. This isn’t a new revelation, but it has been reiterated and confirmed throughout his presidential campaign and subsequent time in office. From the very beginning, Trump …
Air pollutions was a factor in the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah
Ella Addo-Kissi-Debrah is the first person in the UK whose death certificate lists air pollution exposure as a cause of death. The inquest into her death comes after her mother, Rosamund …
Adele blasted for wearing Bantu knots
In August 2020, national treasure, Adele got herself into hot water when she posted a picture on her social media channels, in honour of Notting Hill Carnival. The caption read “Happy what would …
Exploring the meaning and implications of the controversial term “New Black”
The term “New Black” has generated intense debate and controversy in recent years within the African American community. Often used to describe a specific group of African Americans, this …
BAME TV Task Force set to meet with Netflix and Amazon following letter for change
The UKs Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic TV Task Force has held talks with the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and is preparing for meetings with Netflix and Amazon just days after publishing a letter …
JK Rowling gives sexual assault as the reason for her views on trans people
JK Rowling has spoken out after being criticised for recent remarks about transgender people.
In an extended essay posted on her website, the Harry Potter author defended her recent tweets …