Image Credit: [The Guardian] The Gryphon examines whether there are less opportunities available for black football managers and coaches in England. Does English football have a problem with employing black managers? Sol Campbell, winner of […]
Black History Month Should Stay Black
Every year, Black History Month faces a dizzying array of criticisms. While it is easy to roll your eyes at the usual charge of ‘What about WHITE history month’, an increasing number of councils are […]
In The Middle With: Cassandra Joseph
Featured on PhotoVogue Italia in May 2018, Leeds-based photographer, Cassandra Joseph, garnered recognition for her breathtaking visual styling. In this issue, we gain an insight into the creative mind behind the eye. At which age did […]
An Insight Into Jeff Mills: The Techno ‘Wizard’
Detroit laid the foundations for the techno culture we all love and appreciate in today’s clubbing scene. Take the time to thank and acknowledge the people who paved the way, with one notable character being […]
You Should be Following…
Izzie Ghaffari-Parker runs down a list of movers and shakers in the Black community to add to your feed for a dose of style inspiration. Chanté Joseph Photo: […]
Awesome Tapes from Africa: An Appreciation of African Music
Molly Langley introduces us to Brian Shimkovitz, a man who uses his Western platform to spotlight and uncover African music. Music can be described as a gateway to various cultures. This idea certainly precedes the […]
Ibi Zuboi criticises WSJ on racist review of Pride
Many of you have probably heard of the Young Adult novel called Pride that was published last year. It is a diverse remix of the Jane Austen’s classic, Pride and Prejudice, with characters of colour […]
Reading Race
The Lifestyle & Culture editors give their recommendations for influential and impactful contemporary literature by Black authors. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Americanah follows Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman who immigrates to the United […]
Activists, Educators, Revolutionaries
Lifestyle and Culture are kicking off our contribution to Black History Month with a selection of profiles of some of the most influential people of colour, past and present, who have had a substantial effect […]
Editor’s Letter, Issue 1 – “I’m Happy, but I Could be Happier” and Other Love Island Advice you Should Ignore
Dear Readers, “Another year, another Varsity loss”. Those were the words with which I started my editor’s letter, which was originally written two days before the finale – such is my lack of faith in […]
More Than Just A Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
As part of Black History Month, Digital Associate Editor Bella Davis pays tribute to the multi-talented American artist. Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s […]
Prejudices Resurface in Williams Controversy
Image Credit: [Chris Trotman/Getty Images North] More controversy over cartoon depicting Williams’ dispute with the Umpire in the US Open Final. Black History Month is a time of celebration and recognition for important black figures. […]