AMANI – The Short Film and Movement Tackling The Knife Crime Epidemic In The UK [@marns_inspires]
The powerful short film AMANI, is based on true events. In July 2011, Amani Simpson was stabbed seven times whilst attempting to intervene in a dispute. Amani Simpson has chosen to not only
The Story of a Queer Pakistani Muslim Activist, Psychologist and Poet. Meet Sanah Ahsan [@psychology_and_poetry]
In the last week I had the opportunity to speak to Sanah Ahsan, a psychologist, poet and activist, as well as a queer Pakistani Muslim womxn. Sanah’s work is truly inspiring. From
Introducing Shane Duncan [@shaneduncan_] Creator of ‘This is…’ The Documentary Series Exploring Gentrification
Shane Duncan, filmmaker from South London, who has directed and produced a documentary series exploring the real effects of gentrification on community, culture and socioeconomic conditions. The series focuses on three areas
Degree [@degreeofficial_] The British Sitcom Challenging Representation Through Animation
On the 27th of November, British sitcom Degree exclusively screened their second series at Genesis cinema. The comedic cartoon explores the story of four male students; Samuel, Aleem, Scott and Gary, as they navigate
Peckham Palms [@peckhampalms] – The Afrocentric retail space counteracting gentrification
“It’s not just the business, it’s the sense of belonging” Peckham Palms is a brand new Afrocentric retail space opening in the heart of Peckham, providing professional beauty services and hairstyling. The
Introducing Neelam Keshwala [@theneelamshow] – Founder of DON’T SLEEP ON US
London is bursting with creatives from BAME backgrounds; yet only 13% of those working in the creative industries in the UK, are from a BAME background. Neelam Keshwala created the space for BAME creatives through
Be Your Own Tribe – Kwaleö’s [@kwaleoconcept] latest pop-up gallery
London based fashion brand Kwaleö hosted their latest pop-up gallery at Old Street last week. Across the week they hosted a series of exclusive screenings, creative workshops and DJ sets. Kwaleö directly
Adidas Originals [@adidasoriginals] X Olivia Oblanc Launch
Last Thursday, Adidas Originals launched their unisex, 15 piece collection in collaboration with Olivia Oblanc. The launch was hosted by Dazed Mag and supported by ambassador Kendall Jenner. The brand new collection
Gentrification: London’s Cultural Health
The majority of London is in the process of gentrification; the accommodation of middle-class citizens at the expense of the working class. On a tangible level this is a hipster boutique replacing
‘The Hate U Give’ in Britain
The Hate U Give is a film exploring the life of Starr Carter, a young teen existing in the space between two contradicting worlds. Living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood, but attending a
Bass Culture Expo 2018 [@basscultureduk]
Jamaica, by no means, is an economical superpower. By no means, is it a political superpower. But it’s culture – is a superpower; that has taken over Britain. On the 25th October,