racism

What One Day means for South Asian representation

Ambika Mod’s casting in the Netflix show highlights the dearth of complex, well-rounded South Asian characters on screen

Film & TV

Feb 27, 2024

Serena Smith

Music

How Black British rappers are being censored by the police

Art Not Evidence is a new campaign fighting against the use of rap lyrics as evidence in UK criminal trials

Music

Dec 18, 2023

Jack Ramage

Beauty

Beyoncé performs onstage during the Renaissance World Tour.

Beyoncé’s mum hits back at claims the singer lightened her skin

A number of social media users claimed that Beyoncé appeared ‘white’ at the Renaissance film premiere

Beauty

Dec 01, 2023

Serena Smith

Music

The Black Music Coalition are taking on racism in the music industry

The organisation unveil HERstory, a project in partnership with Sony Music UK, to celebrate and uplift Black women in music

Music

Nov 24, 2023

Jumi Akinfenwa

Music

Bangerz at 10: Why Miley Cyrus was pop’s last problematic fave

While pop music has seen its share of controversies since Bangerz landed a decade ago, the record will forever be remembered as a turning point in problematic eras – here’s why it may never be topped

Music

Oct 03, 2023

Elliot Hoste

Life & Culture

The dark history of book bans and burnings

In the US, 2023 has been the worst year for book bans since records on ban, with the LBGTQ+ community and people of colour being disproportionately targeted. Here, we look back at the long, troubling history of literary censorship

Life & Culture

Sep 28, 2023

James Greig

Life & Culture

Paris riots: is this France’s wake-up call?

The riots sparked by the killing of French teenager Nahel M are being dismissed in the media as needless violence – in fact, they’re a long-overdue reckoning

Life & Culture

Jul 06, 2023

Hanna Bechiche

Life & Culture

Why are young people rioting in Paris?

After a 17-year-old boy was shot dead by the police, young people across the country are taking to the streets – breaking into ATMs, setting fires to cars and reportedly raiding banks

Life & Culture

Jun 29, 2023

James Greig

Music

Rina Sawayama performs at Day 4 of Glastonbury Festival 2023

Rina Sawayama calls out Matty Healy’s racism at Glastonbury

During her Glastonbury set, the singer called out Healy for his controversial comments, as well as suggesting that he owns her masters

Music

Jun 26, 2023

James Greig

Film & TV

The story of Go, the Japanese Romeo and Juliet that challenged Y2K racism

Director Isao Yukisada discusses the powerful legacy of the 2001 cult classic – one of the most vibrant and timeless Japanese youth films of the era

Film & TV

May 20, 2023

James Balmont

Life & Culture

Meet the Florida students fighting Ron DeSantis’s reign of regression

The governor of Florida is attacking trans rights, censoring discussions of racism, and taking control of the state’s colleges. We speak to four young activists who are fighting back

Life & Culture

Feb 28, 2023

James Greig

Life & Culture

Who are Patriotic Alternative, the fascist cult stirring up hate in the UK?

From the anti-migrant riot in Knowsley to the Tate Britain’s anti-drag protest, we take a look at the far-right extremists whipping up fury against migrants and queer people

Life & Culture

Feb 13, 2023

Sofia Mahirova

Art & Photography