Category: Arts & Culture
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It is important that we begin to truly recognise the power of online activism in disrupting the status quo. Contribution by Anna Yoganathan. Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Twitter, memes; we are all constantly ingesting media, and this particular form of media has grown so exponentially that it has become an integral part of our daily lives.…
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![“Cancel culture is creating a society of fragile ego-minded inidviduals” [@billierwalker]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/PHOTO-2020-12-17-13-05-03-180x180.jpg)
The BIG problem with cancel culture by Billie Walker. Contribution by Billie Walker The feud between Chidera Eggerue and Florence Given has been waging for a while now, beginning when Eggerue accused Given of copying her book both in values and in the self-help style. Eggerue is well within her rights to highlight the problems…
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![“The violin makes me feel free” – 4stringsz [@fourstringsz]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/RYO_5462-1-180x180.jpg)
Violinist, Composer & Producer 4stringsz on his origins & creative process. South London bred musician 4stringsz joined us at GUAP studios to talk to us about his creative process. 4stringsz, like many artists of this generation, wears many hats. As a violinist, film score composer, and producer his cool confidence as he walks on set…
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![Misogyny during sex, Capitalism & Sexual Repression. [@yohannaspiro]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bell-hooks-180x180.jpg)
Sexist violence is a result of misogyny and male entitlement. Contribution by Yohanna Delaportas. Misogyny is defined as an ‘ingrained prejudice against women’. Sexist violence is a result of misogyny and male entitlement as well as the severe hypersexualisation and objectification of female bodies, in and outside of the bedroom. A lot of men subconsciously…
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![How to reclaim your power back and take charge of your mental health. [@ KeeleyStephenson]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/James-Daw-Illustration-180x180.jpg)
Five ways to reclaim your power back and take charge of your mental health in lockdown. Contribution by Keeley Stephenson. Due to the pandemic and the current state of the world means that many of us feel as though we are no longer in control anymore. Now, for some, this has really taken a toll…
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![What the #Fufuchalllenge Says About The Internet’s Entitlement to Black Culture [@morayo.om]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/maxresdefault-180x180.jpg)
The latest aspect of Black culture that has taken off on TikTok is the #fufuchallenge. Contribution by Morayo Omogbenigun. In 2021, everything is up for grabs to be a viral trend. The pandemic has meant that many of us are spending more time than usual indoors, with technology being our form of escapism. Tiktok has…
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“The unification of feminism and capitalism works to further exclude women of colour by reinforcing racist ideas of power and social capital” Contribution by Talya Scott-Mason. Even after women moved into the workforce, ideas of toxic masculinity and the dog-eat-dog attitudes of the men within them have stood the test of time. In part, this…
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![Yewande isn’t the only black girl to be labelled a ‘bully’ [@yewande_biala] [@leoniebelle_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/yewande-cover-180x180.jpg)
Black women share their stories about being called “mean” or ‘aggressive” following Yewande Biala’s statement on micro-aggressions from white peers. Contribution by Leonie Belle. Earlier this week, an unearthed Instagram comment was published on Reddit, where previous Love Island contestant Lucie Donlan accused Yewande Biala of bullying her. However, fellow contestant Amber Gill took to…
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![Beats Flex Debuts Their Most Affordable Premium Wireless Earphones in new colours; Smoke Grey and Flame Blue [@beatsbydre]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BUMBLEBEE_JUAN_JITE_NPI_BLUE_01_0057_rgb-180x180.jpg)
Beats Flex is Beats’ most affordable product to date. Beats Flex debuts their most affordable premium wireless earphones to date, now available to purchase in two new electrifying colours; Smoke Grey and Flame Blue. The earphones are the ideal companion for everyday activities and the government advised lockdown walk or runs. The flexible and convenient…
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![Discover Black Eats LDN, Britain’s first Black-owned restaurant directory [@blackeatsldn]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/image00010-180x180.jpeg)
Black Eats LDN features over 300 restaurants, cafes, bars, and street food spots. Contribution by Shama Nasinde The past year was tough on brick and mortar businesses. In 2020 the UK’s restaurant sector faced a 163% rise in unemployment according to the Centre for Retail Research. Black and minority owners were hit the hardest, in…