Category: Arts & Culture
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![What Minari teaches us about family and migration by [@Amarofpatel]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MINARI_02405_R-180x180.jpg)
Exploring broad themes from a personal perspective and with attention to detail, Lee Isaac Chung’s story is one we can all identify with. Contribution by Amar Patel Will there be a greater gift to cinema than Minari in 2021? A tender tale of family, of movement, of hope, and the obsessive pursuit of a dream. That’s the…
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![We Meet Chelsea Marley, The entrepreneur behind Selfridges’ Approved Tech-Company Greyark Tech. [@Greyarktech] [@Selfridges]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/RYO_6727-180x180.jpg)
Meet Chelsea Marley, The Female Entrepreneur behind Selfridges’ Approved Tech-Company Greyark Tech. “I wasn’t happy with my job at the time, so when the opportunity to work on Greyark Tech came about. I was all in.” This time last year, Chelsea Marley found herself in a position that many twenty-somethings face at some point. Unsure…
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Spike Lee’s movies range thematically, but something congruent throughout them is his love and adoration for Black culture Contribution by Niall Smith. Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee is best remembered for being a seminal Black filmmaker and director. Throughout his three decades in film, he has created some of the most timeless and thought-provoking movies. Outside…
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![“I’d like to encourage other Asian and Muslim women to speak on and express their experiences as every single experience is valued” – Jaffrin [@_jxffrin ][@JUKEBOX_COLLECT]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dZrR7l6A-180x180.jpeg)
Welsh poet, Jaffrin, shares her personal experiences of racism and colourism within the South Asian community. South Asian communities in the West have been facing racial discrimination from white people for centuries, but even more so recently. However, there is often a disconnect between the type of racism perpetuated by white people, and that which…
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Theories on the ‘Absent Black Father’ concept are conflicted; some propose that it is a significant issue in our community- even if a child’s father is financially involved and may occasionally spend time with them, it’s not equivalent to being actively present. Contribution by Daniella Taresa. Precious and painful. On the 9th of May 1994, one…
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Is the depiction of Black suffering and trauma the new popular horror genre? Contribution by Amelia F K Clarke. Growing up, I’ve always been a horror fan. Ever since my family and I bonded over watching horror greats such as ‘Universal Monsters’ and the ‘Twilight Zone, I learned that my hands could make a fantastic…
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Contribution by Yasmin Al-Najar. The British Government’s announcement that misogyny will be classed as a hate crime from autumn 2021 across England and Wales has been considered as a victory for women. However, some women have little faith that making misogyny a hate crime will reduce misogyny in society or misogynistic crimes. Legal issues Hate…
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![“My love is only black – it’s how I see love – it’s a familiarity, it’s an understanding.” – Love Island’s [@PriscillaAnyabu] and [@MichaelBoateng_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/PM-uped-180x180.jpg)
With the full support of the UK Black community behind them, the union of Love Island’s Mike and Priscilla became a celebration of young black love. We first met Priscilla Anyabu and Mike Boateng on Love Island’s debut winter series in 2020. The former policeman and fashion model’s romance was a breath of fresh air…
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Born out of the frustration from a lack of diversity within the uni lecturer space – NUFF SAID LDN are a seven person strong London based creative agency consisting of Lisa HPR (Digital Designer) , Kemi Anna Adeeko (Creative Director) , Maureen Vasquez (Account Manager) Isaac Izekor (Copywriter) Paul Ifeneziuche (Visual Creative) Maisie Angela (Creative…
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Asian racism is intricately woven into our everyday lives yet in order to become aware and understand this reality, we need to begin to change our customary habits to relinquish these hierarchical norms which place POC at the base. Contribution by Jessica Rogers. Over the last month worldwide support has been rallied for the #StopAsianHate…