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Filmmaker Nabil Ayouch on hip hop’s unique poltical power
Film

Filmmaker Nabil Ayouch on hip hop’s unique poltical power

In partnership with Curzon — The director discusses new film Casablanca Beats, which centres on a real-life arts centre where young Moroccans use music as a tool for self-expression.

Written by: Ella Williams

The Tories are demonising men seeking asylum
Activism

The Tories are demonising men seeking asylum

No one is illegal — The government’s Rwanda deal will not include women and children. In doing so, it seeks to stoke fear of Black and Muslim men while splitting hairs between the most vulnerable, writes Tiara Ataii.

Written by: Tiara Ataii

Gritty photos celebrating the Madchester years
Culture

Gritty photos celebrating the Madchester years

Ode to the north — Photographer Richard Davis recounts capturing the city’s flourishing creative scene – including everyone from the Stone Roses to Steve Coogan – at the turn of the ‘90s.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Hundreds gather to protest the Tories’ Rwanda plans
Activism

Hundreds gather to protest the Tories’ Rwanda plans

No to offshoring — The government’s brand new immigration deal has sparked outrage from across the political spectrum, with many branding it as cruel and inhumane.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Nadia Whittome: the Tories’ Rwanda plan is pure evil
Activism

Nadia Whittome: the Tories’ Rwanda plan is pure evil

No to offshoring — The government’s Rwanda deal is just the latest example of the Tories’ contempt for asylum seekers and must be resisted, writes Nadia Whittome MP.

Written by: Nadia Whittome

As a Muslim, Labour no longer feels like the party for me
Activism

As a Muslim, Labour no longer feels like the party for me

Taken for granted — After a councillor accused of Islamophobia was allowed to stand for Labour, many Muslims are left questioning if they can stand by a party that is failing to tackle racism.

Written by: Nadeine Asbali

The Colston Four appeal is an attack on our human rights
Activism

The Colston Four appeal is an attack on our human rights

Protect protest — A move to refer the Colston Four’s acquittal to the Court of Appeal is nothing but an attempt to undermine our right to protest, writes Ben Smoke.

Written by: Ben Smoke

The fight to protect human rights in Guatemala
Activism

The fight to protect human rights in Guatemala

‘We won’t be silent‘ — Last month, Congress passed laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community and reproductive rights. Now, activists are fighting to oppose the threats to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Written by: Nicole Garcia Merida

Documenting Tokyo’s subways in the 1980s
Culture

Documenting Tokyo’s subways in the 1980s

Life underground — Lionel Derimais recounts photographing commuters packed into crowded subways in Japan’s capital.

Written by: Miss Rosen

How whisper networks are protecting university students
Activism

How whisper networks are protecting university students

‘It’s about survival‘ — With many UK universities failing to take sufficient action over sexual assault, students are finding ways to talk about their experiences and warn others about predators.

Written by: Katie Tobin

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