The issue of racism is never far away from the surface within sport, and with this week’s issue commemorating Black History Month, The Gryphon looks at the current sporting state of affairs From Jesse […]
Society | Afro-Caribbean Society on Black History Month
Black History Month has always been a very big one for our society and celebrating it is always important, as there is so much to be learnt from the experiences of the past. This year […]
Should England stars play in the 2015 Under-21 European Championships?
Yes they should – Rhys Stevens With the ensuing debate raging about whether England’s youngsters such as Liverpool whizzkid Raheem Sterling should be in contention for under-21 boss Gareth Southgate’s plans for next summer, the […]
Gentlemen’s Hour
Despite being an industry that often shocks and surprises many have struggled to accept the emergence of fierce new designers and models simply for the colour of their skin. However, many have paved their way […]
Leeds sack manager Milanic after a mere 32 days in charge
Leeds United have sacked their second manager of the season following a winless run of six matches. Their notoriously hard to please owner, Massimo Cellino, who is known in his home country of Italy as […]
Afropunk
August of this year saw the fashion blog scene go into overdrive, as Afropunk festival hit Commodore Barry Park, Brooklyn. Hair and lips were colourful, statement jewellery was huge, and the clothes themselves had everything […]
EKKO Festival Review PART 2
Huge praise is due to EKKO for delivering such an incredible line-up for the second Friday of their festival. Being able to create a coherent overall experience through a concise selection of artists – each […]
Alek Wek
Born in Wau, South Sudan, Alek Wek has gone from seeing her beloved country ravaged by civil war, to escaping and beginning a new life as a refugee in London, and finally finding international success […]
Art | The North & Wind of Change – is John Bulmer’s iconic photography in the right space?
John Bulmer, notable for his use of colour in photojournalism, once noted that the last thing he wanted was for his photograps to be on the walls of galleries. It seems ironic, then, that his […]
Johnny Marr ‘Playland’ Album Review
Johnny Marr is without a doubt a legend. As guitarist and co-songwriter of the Smiths, Marr helped take over and mould the world of 80’s indie-rock. Although much less headline-driven than Smiths band-mate Morrissey, Marr’s […]
Books | Another Crossing, by Khadijah Ibrahiim
Leeds-based poet, playwright and activist, Khadijah Ibrahim, has recently released her debut poetry collection, Another Crossing, in which she explores, through her own personal experiences, the ever-changing identities of the many ethnically diverse communities in […]
S.A.D. Seasonally Appropriate Decisions
For the truly sartorially invested, shifting from one season to the next can be a tumultuous experience. When we’ve spent our summers dreading the first bite of frost and enjoying those few hours where it […]