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The coastal communities fighting to protect refugees
No one is illegal — Despite politicians whipping up resentment and fear, locals in coastal towns are resisting the narrative of hostility by showing solidarity and support towards refugees appearing on UK shores.
Written by: Sabrina Huck
The anthology celebrating 45 years of hip hop and art
Sound of the streets — A newly-released multimedia collection chronicles the growth of hip hop and its surrounding culture from the parks of the Bronx to its becoming a global phenomenon.
Written by: Miss Rosen
We must keep up the fight to remove all police from schools
Decriminalise the classroom — Last month a campaign to oust police from schools in Greater Manchester proved victorious – but organisers say this is just the first step in dismantling an entrenched culture of over-policing that plagues Britain.
Written by: Vuyokazi Mtukela
The defiant spirit of the Battle of Lewisham, in photos
Fight against fascism — Photographer Syd Shelton recounts capturing the anti-racist counter-protest in South London which saw the National Front suffer a defeat from which it never recovered.
Written by: Miss Rosen
London artist Nayana IZ is writing her own story
Ignite the feeling — The 20-year-old musician and NiNE8 collective affiliate talks history, heritage and how her family have influenced her output.
Written by: Charlotte Rawlings
A photographer’s heartfelt vision of the American West
On the road — A special memorial exhibition for Ingeborg Gerdes traces the photographer’s fascination with the American West, which started with a road trip to Nevada in 1982 and became a decade-long project.
Written by: Miss Rosen
After this year’s results day, we must reimagine education
Justice for students — With marginalised students even less likely to achieve top grades during the pandemic, it’s about time we addressed the systemic inequality which plagues the UK’s education, writes NUS National president, Larissa Kennedy.
Written by: Larissa Kennedy
A photographer’s tender ode to his home of Jamaica
Island life — New York based artist Jeano Edwards discusses his project documenting young Jamaicans and his hopes of showing a softer, more nuanced, perspective of the island.
Written by: Huck
Climate activists on staying hopeful amid the IPCC report
The fight ahead — Following the release of the UN’s landmark climate report, young activists are determined to keep up the momentum and to emphasise that all is not yet lost.
Written by: Emmanuel Onapa
The grit and glamour of New York in the 1970s and ’80s
Street life — Scottish photographer Douglas Corrance recounts capturing joyous street scenes in NYC in an era where almost anyone could afford to live, work and play in the city.
Written by: Miss Rosen