Last month, the New York Times revealed that President Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016, and again in his first year occupying the White House. Furthermore, Trump paid no income tax […]
Representation in World Governments: how it affects individuals
World governments and international organizations are showing more representation. Ioana Grădinaru tells us why she thinks it matters and how it affects all of us.
Patrick Mahomes: $500 Million Man
Michael Amolo Otieno explores Patrick Mahomes II recent contract extension, and what this means for the NFL as a whole.
REVIEW: Kae Tempest’s ‘On Connections’
The first thing that hits you about Kae Tempest’s new non-fiction collection On Connection is the prose. The rhythmic quality to it, the subtle use of rhyme and syntax would make this book a joy […]
An ode to the Black Economy
Abigail Busenze reflects on the importance of supporting Black entrepreneurs and Black-led businesses, with a focus on those here in Leeds. I write this in attempt to encourage engagement with the endeavours of Black-owned businesses […]
The Legacy of Black Cuisine: Cookbooks by Black Chefs
Before the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020, I didn‘t own a single cookbook written by a Black author. In fact, I could probably only name two British Black chefs – Ainsley Harriot and Lorraine […]
The crucial importance of QTIPOC clubbing
Naomi Momoh reflects upon the critical need for safe spaces in clubbing for queer POCs, and their complex importance to the community they represent.
Indecent Proposal: Trump cosies up to Modi as Sino/Indian relations worsen
In 2019 India’s Bharatiya Janata Party won a landslide victory. The results of this democratic national election demonstrated overwhelming support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second term and his Hindu nationalist agenda. Emboldened, Modi has […]
The Leader Who Cried ‘Wolf’
On Friday 2nd October, in classic Trump fashion, a tweet was posted announcing he and Melania Trump had been tested positive for Covid-19. After months of understating the effects of COVID, Trump has caught the […]
A Comment on Rishi Sunak’s Cold Indifference to the Creative Sector
Alexandra Stewart reflects on Rishi Sunak’s recent comments on workers having to retrain and find new jobs in the wake of COVID-19
Why the US’ Gun Violence Problem May Never Be Solved
Sandy Hook. Parkland. Jacob Blake. Just a few names on an immense list of gun related deaths. Yet despite the dangers posed by access to firearms, gun control legislation may never come in to force […]
Caucasity
Just before the Black Lives Matter protests that erupted in the wake of losing countless black lives to police brutality, I came across the term caucasity and it has not left my mind since. The […]