Allyship does not happen overnight. In fact, allyship is an ongoing process – a journey that I am still navigating. Yes, the journey can sometimes be uncomfortable but an important fundamental of allyship to remember is […]
Is performative activism impeding the progress of the civil rights movement?
Digital activism has been a focal point of social media since its creation. Yet, the Black Lives Matter movement sparked new forms of activism. Writer, Caitlin Acton discusses the new age of activism and whether it has impeded the Civil Rights movement
BLM protests vs Capitol riots: police action
On the 6th of January, thousands of Trump supporters broke into the United States Capitol and proceeded to occupy, vandalize, destroy and loot parts of the building. The shocking pro-Trump riot was an attempt to […]
The race against racism
Sir Lewis Hamilton – by far the standout name on the recently published New Year’s Honours list. Following his recent Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) award, the accolades are stacking up for the British […]
Millwall’s booing indicative of the challenge Football still faces
Saturday 5th of December signalled for many football fans a return to the stadiums which they adore. For many clubs playing this weekend in London; now in the tier two category, supporters returned in reduced […]
Uncle Ben’s Retirement
This article discusses ‘Uncle Ben’s’ new branding, and the racial suppression behind the original branding.
The struggle of teaching Black history in British schools
A lack of Black history in our schools’ curriculum means that many important contributions and events in our society’s past are being overlooked. Following the impact that the Black Lives Matter movement has had when it comes to considering racism in the UK, what needs to change?
Protest against SARS in Nigeria
Following the recent protests against the ‘special anti-robbery squad’ and the horrific Lekki Massacre, BLM Leeds held a socially-distanced demonstration in Millennium Square to raise awareness of police brutality, corrupt leadership, and to show solidarity […]
Liberation Coordinators campaign to diversify products and food at LUU
To commemorate and celebrate Black History Month this year, Liberation Coordinators (a group of students appointed to represent and advocate for marginalised students at the University of Leeds) have launched a campaign to diversify the […]
Retroactive remedying: How can depictions of Blackface be torn down?
Owen Frost explores the most recent removal of Blackface depictions both within television and film – and how they can effectively be torn down.
Credit The Culture
Nisha Chandar-Nair discusses the theft of Black culture in the fashion industry.
John Boyega Deserves Better
“Look, I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this, but fuck that.” John Boyega’s speech at the Black Lives Matter protest earlier this year was powerful, ferocious and irrevocably moving. A […]