Rachel Murray investigates how the environmentalist movement may be blaming the wrong people for environmental degradation…
The struggle of teaching Black history in British schools
A lack of Black history in our schools’ curriculum means that many important contributions and events in our society’s past are being overlooked. Following the impact that the Black Lives Matter movement has had when it comes to considering racism in the UK, what needs to change?
Meet the artist: Carmen Okome
Following her feature for the Black History Month edition of In the Middle, we caught up with student and artist Carmen Okome about ongoing processes and projects.
Rethinking Black History Month
Perry Blankson calls for a new interpretation of Black History Month, one that acknowledges the ongoing presence of racism this side of the Atlantic.
Black History Month Profile: Jesse Ernest Wilkins Jr.
Sakina Amin takes a look at the life of a child prodigy who went on to become a famed nuclear scientist.
In conversation with Black Feminist Society
We spoke to Abigail from Black Feminist Society about their aims and ongoing projects.
Diversity schemes: Beneficial or not?
As global movements against racial, gender and sexual discrimination took off, employers started introducing a variety of inclusive projects. Georgina Peacock explores the debate surrounding diversity schemes.
Black History Month Profile: Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Indi Lacey looks at the life of the first Black woman to earn an M.D. degree.
Liberation Coordinators campaign to diversify products and food at LUU
To commemorate and celebrate Black History Month this year, Liberation Coordinators (a group of students appointed to represent and advocate for marginalised students at the University of Leeds) have launched a campaign to diversify the […]
Bad Brains: When punk met reggae (again)
Bad Brains were a pioneering hardcore punk band formed in 1977, whose incorporation of reggae and funk distinguished them from other contemporary punk performances. Roxanna Zoughi tells us about their historical legacy.
Decolonising education: In conversation with Melz
Melz Owusu speaks to Ruby Fatimilehin about founding The Free Black University, Black activism and decolonising education. Leeds alumni Melz Owusu has raised over £126,000 in their campaign to create the Free Black University. They […]
In Profile: Adam French and Cassio Dimande
Our Editor-in-Chief Safi Bugel caught up with Leeds-based photographers and friends Adam French and Cassio Dimande to discuss influences, home developing and capturing Black communities and identities. When did you both get into photography and […]