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Tag: black lives matter

Millwall’s booing indicative of the challenge Football still faces

Posted on 10th December 202030th December 2020 by Calum Pinches

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

Posted on 13th November 202013th November 2020 by Lennart Schiek

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

Posted on 7th November 20207th November 2020 by Yasmine Moro Virion

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?

Two protesters holding a banner reading 'Nigerian Community Leeds UK'

Protest against SARS in Nigeria

Posted on 4th November 20208th November 2020 by The Gryphon Web Editor

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

Posted on 22nd October 202022nd October 2020 by Farida Augustine

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?

Posted on 15th October 202015th October 2020 by Owen Frost

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

Posted on 15th October 202015th October 2020 by Nisha Chandar-Nair

Nisha Chandar-Nair discusses the theft of Black culture in the fashion industry.

John Boyega Deserves Better

Posted on 14th October 202014th October 2020 by Neive McCarthy

“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’

Posted on 2nd October 202028th October 2020 by Natalie Beecroft

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

Posted on 21st September 202021st September 2020 by Harry Tong

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

Posted on 18th August 202018th September 2020 by Lucy Slater

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

Posted on 22nd July 202022nd July 2020 by Owen Frost

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 […]

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