Saturday 5th of December signalled for many football fans a return to the stadiums which they adore. For many clubs playing this weekend in London; now in the tier two category, supporters returned in reduced […]
Uncle Ben’s Retirement
This article discusses ‘Uncle Ben’s’ new branding, and the racial suppression behind the original branding.
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?
Protest against SARS in Nigeria
Following the recent protests against the ‘special anti-robbery squad’ and the horrific Lekki Massacre, BLM Leeds held a socially-distanced demonstration in Millennium Square to raise awareness of police brutality, corrupt leadership, and to show solidarity […]
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 […]
Retroactive remedying: How can depictions of Blackface be torn down?
Owen Frost explores the most recent removal of Blackface depictions both within television and film – and how they can effectively be torn down.
Credit The Culture
Nisha Chandar-Nair discusses the theft of Black culture in the fashion industry.
John Boyega Deserves Better
“Look, I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this, but fuck that.” John Boyega’s speech at the Black Lives Matter protest earlier this year was powerful, ferocious and irrevocably moving. A […]
REVIEW: ‘Africa Turns the Page: The Novels That Shaped a Continent’
Natalie Beecroft reviews the BBC’s newest documentary feature about the novels and authors that shaped Africa.
Jacob Blake’s Shooting Sparks Sports Protest Across the U.S
Harry Tong reflects on the response from the sporting world in regards to the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Museums: Not Quite the Neutral Spaces You Thought
The recent Black Lives Matter protests have sparked widespread debate about many aspects of our society, from policing to intersectionality. But following the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol, much of the discussion […]
Da 5 Bloods Review: Spike Lee does not quite strike gold
The latest Spike Lee “Joint” arrived on Netflix on June 12th, off the back of Lee’s 2018 critical success with BlacKkKlansman. Da 5 Bloods is Lee’s return to satirical form with focus on African American GI experience in […]