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Arri explains what featurism, texturism and colourism means in practice, and how it continues timpact people of colour in different ways.
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Kimia Ipakchi
- Feb 17, 2022
- 6 min
Is Urban Planning Racist?: The Hidden Reality of Institutional Racism
Institutional racism can be found in all areas of life, even in the development of our cities. Kimia explores racism in urban planning.
571 views
Arri Smith
- Dec 13, 2021
- 5 min
Blackfishing and Cultural Appropriation: Who Controls Black Women's Socio-Cultural Narrative?
What is blackfishing, and why is it harmful? Arri takes a closer look at cultural colonialism and the real origins of "new" beauty trends.
1,440 views
Abbie Harby
- Nov 22, 2021
- 6 min
Racism in Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Racism in sport is an ever increasing issue in today's society. This article delves into the recent troubles in the world of cricket.
62 views
Arri Smith
- Nov 5, 2021
- 5 min
What is Cultural Appropriation?: Exposure vs Exploitation
Celebrities with box braids; people wearing headdresses during political demonstrations; where do we draw the line with appropriation?
510 views
Priya Rakkar
- Sep 13, 2021
- 8 min
Racism Following the Football Finals: What Happened?
A surge of racial abuse followed the Euro 2020 football finals: how did the public and players respond?
49 views
Priya Rakkar
- Aug 9, 2021
- 6 min
Institutional Racism in UK Universities: A Guide
Priya looks at the impact of institutional racism on students of colour, and what UK universities must do to tackle discrimination.
619 views
Brittany Hernández
- Jul 13, 2021
- 5 min
Racism in Football
Brittany takes a look at the extent of racism within football - both on and off the pitch - and what needs to be done to stop racial abuse.
3,323 views
Abbie Harby
- Jun 21, 2021
- 6 min
The Cambodian Genocide, Explained
Abbie takes a look at what happened in Cambodia during the 1970s, and the lasting impact of the Khmer Rouge regime.
536 views
Zac Francis
- Jun 2, 2021
- 4 min
Genocide: Definition, Causes & Prevention
In light of current events, Zac takes a look at what genocide is, how it occurs and what more needs to be done in order to prevent it.
97 views
Choon Young Tan
- Apr 1, 2021
- 6 min
Sinophobia and Anti-Asian Hate: A Guide
Amid the unsettling rise of anti-Chinese, Asian and East-Asian hate crimes since the start of Covid-19, Choon explains the term Sinophobia.
3,637 views
Giulia Paganucci
- Mar 29, 2021
- 5 min
Holocaust Memorial Day
Many marginalised populations suffered during the Holocaust; this guide will focus on the history and importance of remembering it.
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Zenab Khan
- Mar 22, 2021
- 6 min
The War on Terror & Islamophobia in Britain
How has the representation of Islam in the media following terrorist attacks impacted British muslims? Zenab takes a comprehensive look.
223 views
Sara Ipakchi
- Mar 12, 2021
- 5 min
Guide: UK Stop & Search Rights
What is Stop and Search, and why is it used? Sara runs through the protocol, its impact on British people of colour and knowing our rights.
38 views
Zac Francis
- Feb 17, 2021
- 4 min
Antisemitism and Conspiracy Theories
Why are there so many conspiracies surrounding the Jewish people, and where have they come from? Zac tackles this antisemitic propaganda.
43 views
Andra Radulescu
- Feb 10, 2021
- 8 min
Antisemitism in the Labour Party: A Failure of British Politics and Media
Where did accusations of antisemitism within Labour come from? Andra examines the extent of this issue within British politics and media.
83 views
Flora Fitzpatrick
- Feb 4, 2021
- 6 min
Guide: Police Brutality in the UK
Many discussions around institutional racism and police brutality focus on the US. But Flora explains why the UK is definitely not innocent.
4,038 views
Sara Ipakchi
- Jan 29, 2021
- 6 min
Racism and Representation in Children’s Books
What is the history of racial representation in children's books, and why is it so crucial to achieving racial equality? Sara explores.
414 views
Giulia Paganucci
- Jan 25, 2021
- 5 min
Guide: What is Systemic Racism?
You may have heard the term systemic racism come up in quite a few conversations last year. Giulia explains exactly what it means.
162 views
Abbie Jones
- Dec 21, 2020
- 5 min
A Look at the Sainsbury's Christmas Advert and its Racist Responses
The Sainsbury's 2020 Christmas advert featuring a Black British family has spurred outrage - but why? Abbie takes a closer look.
1,235 views
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