Activism
The education activist turning tragedy into triumph
Huck x adidas — After her brother was murdered, Jamira Burley dedicated her life to helping disadvantaged communities. Here, she tells us how current conditions are impacting her work – and why she uses running to find moments of peace.
Written by: Michael Fordham
The world is ending – how will life look when it does?
'We must change everything' — As lockdown eases and people go back to 'normal', environmentalist and collapsologist Pablo Servigne warns of a return to a world quickly becoming 'unliveable for humans and most life'.
Written by: Guillaume Le Goff
Britain cares more about statues than black lives
An abject state — This week, the government put the feelings of those offended by spray paint on stone above concerns for racial justice. It reveals an uncomfortable truth about their priorities.
Written by: Ben Smoke
The brutal realities of being declared ‘fit to work’
A callous system — In Britain, a growing number of disabled people are recording their Personal Independent Payment assessments in a bid to ensure transparency. As activists look to fight back, Emily Reynolds explores the modern welfare system’s cruel history.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
A conflict photographer’s guide to shooting protests
Lessons from Cengiz Yar — Plan ahead, pack well, and check in with a buddy: Cengiz Yar shares the lessons he’s learned so far.
Written by: Cengiz Yar
Black Lives Matter: tips and advice for protesting safely
Know your rights — Whether these are your first protests or you’re a seasoned veteran, it’s never been more important to know your rights. To help you on your journey, we’ve pulled some resources from our book, Resist! How To Be an Activist in the Age of Defiance.
Written by: Huck
‘Our generation will end racism’
Lessons from the Bikelife scene — What does the Black Lives Matter movement look like at street level? Photographer, filmmaker and Bikelife rider Nonso Onwuta shares a personal perspective on the London protests.
Written by: Nonso Onwuta
How AIDS activists used art to fight a pandemic
Ready for a revolution — ‘Society had turned its back on us, which added to our creative flow and ability to live freely. It’s easy to tell the world to go fuck itself when you’re dying.’
Written by: Miss Rosen
The 24-hour online channel dedicated to POC artists
Form No Form — With physical spaces closed for business, Form No Form takes things online – broadcasting a rotating schedule of films created by artists of colour.
Written by: Jaelani Turner-Williams
A brief history of police brutality in the UK
Not just America — Over 20 years since the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry, the report’s findings remain true: the UK police are institutionally racist. Here, writer Micha Frazer-Carroll explains why the fight for justice is nowhere near over.
Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll