Leeds University Union have announced the addition of a new club night to the roster of their events. SOUL, described as “a club night for Black students, by Black students”, will have its inaugural night on Wednesday 1st December.
Former Team GB Athelete Sharon Andrews: “It had its ups and downs, but for the most part, I think it was the making of me.”
While the world of sports has certainly come a long way with regards to diversity over recent years, much work still needs to be done to ensure equal treatment of all ethnicities. In honour of Black Liberation and the continuing work ahead, Tasha Johnson speaks to Sharon Andrews, former UK athlete, to discuss her experience competing for Team GB as a black woman.
Destigmatising Whistleblowing: The Freedom to Speak Up Guardians of Leeds Med School
Alex Gibbon speaks to Medicine’s new point of contact for those wanting a safe space to speak out
Leading LGBTQ+ body and UCU call for an end to “systemic transphobia” at University of Leeds.
The University of Leeds’ LGBTQ+ Staff Network and University College Union (UCU) have written a joint letter to the VC Simone Buitendijk calling for an end to what they call the “hostile environment” on campus for transgender staff and students
Japan under pressure to introduce LGBT Equality Act
Last month, several human rights groups and LGBTQ+ organisations sent a letter to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan, calling for the introduction of new legislation that prohibits discrimination on the grounds of gender identity […]
Victim Narratives: Not a Black/White Issue
At what point to victim narratives become counterproductive? Isabel Ralphs reports.
Some long-need(l)ed changes are finally being made to the Blood Donor Scheme
Tharushi Wijesiri and Morwenna Davies report on changes to the questionnaire process, and how this means more gay and bisexual men will be able to give blood.
TikTok Is More Racist Than You Think
It’s hard to contemplate the fact that in the 21st century, teenagers are creating blatantly racist TikTok videos in which they make derogatory jokes like how all black people have absent fathers, only eat watermelons […]
Figures Show That There is a Lack of Black Professors in UK Universities
Recent Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) figures show fewer than 1% of UK university professors are Black. Despite an increase in universities employing both academic and non-academic staff to record levels, generally growth in employing […]
Why Do Men Feel Uncomfortable Identifying as Feminists?
What misconceptions do men have about feminism? And, more importantly, how has this put them off joining the fight for gender equality?
Why Do We Need Black History Month?
As weird as it might sound with all the fuss around Brexit, the UK is one of the world leaders when it comes to embracing racial diversity in the country. Tolerance and equality are topics […]
What Comes to Mind When You Think of a Feminist?
What comes to mind when you think of a feminist? For those with a positive view, you probably imagine a person who strives for equality of all people, regardless of gender, race or religion, with no image of a specific person popping to mind.