B.Brenner explores how cutting someone out is often framed as a method of protecting the community rather than a step towards accountability
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Tinuke Fagborun Is a British Nigerian illustrator living in London. She celebrates diverse storytelling, her art is a colourful and optimistic response to the dominant narrative surrounding women of colour in media and the art world. She creates illustrations in which women are uncensored, empowered, otherworldly and the architects of their own rich stories.
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Thoughts from a young Ghanaian LGBTQI+ rights activist
As we approach the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, it has become apparent that discussions surrounding the systemic and structural issues of police brutality in the UK are still essential. Despite a summer of protests, there has been a lack of action to tackle the insidious problems of police brutality...
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When standing up for what you believe in starts to threaten your life, should you stay, or should you go? We spoke to two Ugandan LGBTQI+ activists who are making waves in their home country from thousands of miles away. It isn’t safe to be openly gay in Uganda. This...
The word “riot” is often defined as a disturbance of peace. It is a bold word familiar to feminist groups looking to disrupt the status quo and highlight inequality. Juxtaposed against the word “soup”, it softens and indicates a sort of harmony, healing and togetherness. And that is exactly what...
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