See me at any cost: Social media and the phenomenon of negative attention
Negative social media continues to be rewarded almost at the same rate as positive content. As harmful as this is our engagement with it continues to grow. Why do we choose to engage in content in this way?
Love and Christianity
Being LGBTQ is at best viewed as a non-existent way of being, or at worst, defined as "insidiously taboo" on the basis of (Christian) religion. I always wondered why.
Why Isn’t Masculinity Light for Black Men?
Black masculinity is often stripped of its lightness, vulnerability and intimacy leaving in its place a more rigid representation of masculinity where heterosexuality and strength is at the forefront. Michael Rhodes comments on why this is and what this means for Black men.
Black Pound Day: A Big Leap Forward But This Is Only The Start, Not The End
When I saw #BlackPoundDay trending on twitter on that Saturday afternoon, I felt elevated. It was as if my whole body felt immense joy, and I had the biggest smile since my daughter was born.
Why The UK Government Should Invest Into Black British Communities and Businesses Oppose To Offering Reparations
As much as past Prime Ministers and cabinet politicians have apologised for the U.K.'s role in slavery, to wash its hands of this blood, it will never be enough. The blood of Black slaves dripping from the U.K.'s fingers is as thick and permanent as ink. No apology can simply cleanse Britain’s hands.