Racial Issues

Riding high with Mississippi’s black cowboy community
Photography

Riding high with Mississippi’s black cowboy community

The real Yeehaw Agenda — Photographer Rory Doyle steps into the world of the Delta Hill Riders: a community of African American cowboys and cowgirls that have been erased by mainstream culture.

Written by: Nicole Lane

Celebrating 50 Years of black creativity in the UK
Art

Celebrating 50 Years of black creativity in the UK

Get up, stand up now — Visual artist Zak Ové talks us through his new, landmark exhibition, Get Up, Stand Up Now: ‘Art helps us attain equality, honesty, and perspective towards our own history.’

Written by: Miss Rosen

The Caster Semenya ruling is a disgrace on the sporting world
Opinion

The Caster Semenya ruling is a disgrace on the sporting world

Rooted in misogynoir — The athlete’s case proves that, in sport, all women have to adhere to the blueprint laid forth by the bodies of white European cisgender women.

Written by: Danielle Dash

Black Brazilians reflect on life under Bolsonaro
Activism

Black Brazilians reflect on life under Bolsonaro

‘Racism is built into our culture’ — It's been four months since neofascist Jair Bolsonaro was sworn into office. Since then, he's loosened gun-ownership laws, proposed a draconian anti-crime bill, and advanced widerspread environmental deregulation, with more savagery yet to come. So what is the outlook from Salvador, the Brazilian city with the highest population of afro-descendants?

Written by: Lucca Messer

The new voices shaking up contemporary African art
Art

The new voices shaking up contemporary African art

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the next wave — A new show celebrates the most exciting young artists from across Africa: ‘It’s about getting away from outdated ideas, generating new perspectives, and sending messages of pride, strength, and being bold.’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

How an old London bus is tackling the city’s gang culture
Activism

How an old London bus is tackling the city’s gang culture

The United Borders Project — The United Borders Project is uniting young people from two rival areas in Harlesden (Stonebridge and Church Road) – bringing them together through music, mentoring and media classes.

Written by: Brunel Johnson

What’s next for the Afrofuturist movement?
Culture

What’s next for the Afrofuturist movement?

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

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