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Culture writers spotlight influential black artists and creatives for Black History Month

Remembering Marsha P. Johnson on Her 76th Birthday

Comment Writer Rhea Phagura pays tribute to the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, arguing that it essential for us to pave the way for a brighter, safer future for LGBTQIA+ people, and to continue the fight she bravely started.

Chauvin is Convicted, But We Have a Way To Go Before True Justice is Served

Comment Writer James Simpson reflects on the Derek Chauvin verdict, suggesting that although it unmistakably signals a move in the right direction, we still have a long way to go in reaching justice

America’s War With Democracy

Comment writer Saskia Hirst takes a satirical look at Trump's response to chaos in the Capitol, contrasting it with his response to BLM protests as it appears 2021 is already giving 2020 a run for its money

We Must Look to the Past to Explain the Extreme Racial Injustices in American Healthcare Suffered by African Americans

Comment Writer Miren Sowden discusses the racial inequalities in American healthcare, arguing that they have a disastrous impact on African Americans

The Revolutionary Impacts of Black Lives Matter

Comment Writer Robbie Sweeten talks us through the successes of the Black Lives Matter Movement, concluding with his views on the most significant impact of BLM

How Should We Talk About Black History?

Comment Writer Muskan Surana discusses Kemi Badenoch's speech on Black History Month, encouraging us to be more inclusive when it comes to perspectives of black history

Twitter Suspends Accounts Claiming to be Black Trump Supporters, But is it Too Late?

Comment Writer Erin Osgood discusses the dangers of fake news, examining the recent example of Twitter having to suspend fake accounts pretending to be black Trump supporters, and the damage caused by 'digital blackface'

DNC and RNC 2020: Unconventional Conventions

Comment Writer Samir Sehgal discusses the upcoming election in America, arguing that both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have their disadvantages

Why Kamala Harris is Biden’s Perfect Pick

Comment Writer Andrew Bailey argues that Biden's choice of running mate balances the ticket and offers a set of views and life experience that will access a wider range of voters

Decolonising STEM: A Necessary Step to End Health Disparities and Save Our Planet

Comment Writer Naomi Bennett discusses the influence of colonisation on medicine, science and engineering, shining a light on how racism in these areas affects the wider world

Racial Profiling and its Existence in Britain

Comment Writer Danielle Murinas discusses the widespread issue of racial profiling in Britain, arguing that the tactic of 'stop and search' is racially motivated