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Mahalia isn’t afraid to be brutally honest

From tapping into her roots and keeping an open mind, the singer shares the wisdom she’s gained through her career and while making her latest record.

Written by: Rhys Thomas

Culture

Travelling the world with Jean-Michel Basquiat

King pleasure — Artist Lee Jaffe looks back on his remarkable friendship with Basquiat just as the painter’s star was rising.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Activism

The fight to keep babies out of prison

No births behind bars — Earlier this week, protestors gathered in Westminster to call for an end to the imprisonment of pregnant people, highlighting the serious risks prison poses to mothers and their newborn children.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Music

Photos capturing the birth of Washington DC’s punk scene

In the ‘80s and early ‘90s, photographer Jim Saah was a regular at DC’s riotous punk gigs. A new book featuring hundreds of bands brings together his images from that vibrant period.

Written by: Huw Baines

Activism

In the face of gentrification, Bristol residents are resisting

Land justice — Stokes Croft, a cultural hub in the city centre, is under threat from developers. Now, people are fighting back by attempting to bring the area into community ownership.

Written by: Adam Quarshie

Culture

Portraits celebrating queer love and connection

Look at me like you love me — Photographer Jess T. Dugan’s new book offers an intimate exploration of identity, relations, and desire across gender and sexuality.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Activism

In Ukraine, people with disabilities cannot escape war

Crisis within a crisis — As the Russian invasion continues, people with disabilities and their families are facing significant hurdles to reaching safety. Many are now fearing they will be abandoned and left behind, reports Eva Clifford.

Written by: Eva Clifford

Culture

Portraits of revellers at the birth of Northern rave culture

Party on — British photographer Steve Lazarides’s new book, Rave Captured, is a snapshot of defiant fun after a time of economic turmoil.

Written by: Ella Glover

Activism

The activists helping Polish people access safe abortions

Fighting for choice — With abortion effectively banned in Poland, campaigners are assisting people in crossing borders and ending unwanted pregnancies.

Written by: Severija Bielskyte

Music

Kae Tempest on self-discovery & release through writing

Ahead of the release of their new album, the author, poet and recording artist discusses their intense writing process, and living up to self-expectations.

Written by: Max Pilley

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