Meet the next wave — A new show celebrates the most exciting young artists from across Africa: ‘It’s about getting away from outdated ideas, generating new perspectives, and sending messages of pride, strength, and being bold.’
Written by: Miss Rosen
The trouble with pop feminism — Chidera Eggerue has come under fire for pushing a brand of feminism that claims not to care about men, yet also seems intensely obsessed with them. But she isn’t alone.
Written by: Esmé Ara’resa
Joy, defiance & protest — From the Million Man March to #FeesMustFall, photographer Adreinne Waheed has dedicated her life to celebrating the ‘beauty and resilience’ of African American culture.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Coloured wave — After the global success of Marvel’s Black Panther, Afrofuturism is now more visible than ever. But does that mean it’s in danger of losing its edge? Writer Tola Onanuga examines the countercultural movement’s past, present and potential future.
Written by: Tola Onanuga
Part one: Jacaranda Books — Founded in 2012, Jacaranda Books is bringing black culture to mainstream publishing, providing a space for writers that ‘cross racial, gender and cultural boundaries.’
Written by: Kit Caless
Hail the Dark Lioness — The South African photographer places herself centre stage in Hail the Dark Lioness, drawing on experiences of homophobia and hate crimes that impact her own community.
Written by: Zanele Muholi, as told to Alex King
From Where I Stand — The conspiracy theories about Kenneka Jenkins' death might not help find justice but at least they show that now when black people die, society sits up and takes notice, explains Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff.
Written by: Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff
‘Everybody needs a cut’ — An integral part of the black British experience, visiting your barber has now become one of the few socially accepted forms of black male intimacy.
Written by: Natty Kasambala
‘You Are Enough’ — Appearing across the walls of the capital, Dreph’s portraits celebrate the humanity, beauty and strength of black British women.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
From Where I Stand — This weekend 20-year-old Rashan Charles was killed by police in Hackney. It's hard to swallow the idea that Britain is a 'post-racial' utopia when black bodies meet their end on our streets.
Written by: Otamere Guobadia