Multiculturalism
The TikTokers calling out spiritual appropriation
Dark magic — On #SpiritualTok, witches and guides are gaining exposure for stealing practices belonging to other cultures – but a group of outspoken TikTok users are confronting the whitewashing of their ancestors’ rituals.
Written by: Chloé Meley
The radical history of Southall, London's Little India
Home Away From Home — When an 18-year-old was killed in a racist attack in Southall in 1976, it sparked the first and biggest youth-led movement of anti-racism the district had ever seen. Writer Sharan Dhaliwal reflects on the area's rich political history and immense cultural pride.
Written by: Sharan Dhaliwal
The Caribbean Windrush generation share what they brought to England
Stories in a suitcase — Nottingham’s SKN Heritage Museum holds a two-day celebration of Caribbean culture in Brixton, London on 21-22 May.
Written by: Alex King
The Brussels teenagers defying cultural divisions
Terror, division, skateboarding and unity in Brussels — Links to the Paris attacks put Brussels at the centre of Europe’s debate on immigration, throwing up some heated questions. Is a lack of integration leading to radicalised teens? But at Les Ursulines skatepark a refreshing counterpoint is thriving, as kids from all backgrounds skate together in peace.
Written by: Alex King
Teenage Utopia: Skating Through the Lockdown
Skateboarding and unity in Brussels — The Paris attacks pushed Brussels into the centre of Europe's debate about immigration, intolerance and radicalisation. Ursulines skatepark offers a refreshing counterpoint, here kids from all backgrounds skate together in peace.
Written by: Alex King
An insider's view on London’s Mini Lagos (aka Peckham)
Zine Scene — SE15 Paper reveals a side of South London tourists never see, highlighting Peckham’s vibrant mix of cultures.
Written by: Alex King