Lina takes a closer look at black characters in TV and Film
Decolonising The Tattoo Industry with @JamPokes
Safi Bugel speaks to Jemima Edwards, a Leeds tattoo artist dedicated to creating an inclusive space within the industry.
Black Models We Need To Celebrate Every Day
Fatima Abdelwahab showcases eight of the most remarkable and influential Black female models that we need to celebrate every day.
Credit The Culture
Nisha Chandar-Nair discusses the theft of Black culture in the fashion industry.
Rooted: A Guide To Sustainable and Intersectional Book Use at Uni
INTRODUCING ROOTED! In this article, Geeta discusses how we can be more sustainable in the way we buy and sell books
‘Queen & Slim’: Compelling Lovers-On-The-Run Tale of Police Brutality Is Not Afraid To Slow Its Pace
It’s Black History Month and, to celebrate, local cinema stalwart Hyde Park Picture House are screening a series of films that explore Black culture. Melina Matsoukas’ directorial debut Queen & Slim is about to be […]
The University of Leeds and Renaming Buildings: Involvement is Imperative to Inclusion
Emrys Luker- Brown investigates the University’s decision to rename its buildings for last year’s Black History Month. What message were they hoping to convey and did they go about it the correct way?
Black History Month Profile: Henrietta Lacks
Who was Henrietta Lacks and why are her cells some of the most famous in science?
Nicola Adams: advancing queer visibility, one dance step at a time
On the 24th of October, Leeds’ own Nicola Adams will, once again, make LGBT history by becoming the first Strictly Come Dancing celebrity contestant to compete with a same-sex dance partner. There is unspeakable bravery […]
Death of Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Sparks Conversation About Ableism
The unexpected and tragic death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman took the world by surprise. The actor was just 43 when he passed away from colon cancer on the 28th of August. As King T’Challa Boseman was […]
Professor Margaret Collins -Black History Under A Microscope
To celebrate Black History Month, we take a look at some inspirational figures who have excelled in their field and produced leading research around the world which we still rely on today! Perhaps a less […]
Dr Alexa Canady – Black History Under A Microscope
To celebrate Black History Month, we take a look at some inspirational figures who have excelled in their field and produced leading research around the world which we still rely on today! Imagine being the […]